SBSO searching for person of interest in armed robbery

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for person of interest
in armed robbery of Chalmette bar

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a person of interest who may have been involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, April 13 at Backyard Bar and Grill, 1351 E. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

On April 13, shortly before 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a male subject entered the bar, brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash, and fled the scene.

Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident.

The person of interest is a black male, approximately 6’ tall with a thin build. He is believed to live within close proximity of the bar.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity, his whereabouts or further information regarding this incident is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

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