Detectives seek ID of Amelia robbery suspect

Authorities are seeking the identity of a suspect seen on video surveillance during a March 17 robbery at Circle K in Amelia, according to a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office news release.
At 3:08 a.m. March 17, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store on La. 182 in Amelia. Upon arrival, deputies gathered a description of the perpetrator and began a search of the area, but did not locate the suspect, the release stated.
During the investigation into the robbery, video surveillance of the crime was obtained. On it, the suspect is seen entering the store just prior to 3 a.m. The suspect, who did not appear to be armed, approached the counter and demanded money from the store clerk, according to the news release.
Fearing that the suspect would become violent, the victim turned over the cash in the register, the release said. The suspect then left the store. Anyone with knowledge of who the suspect may be or with information on the crime may contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 985-384-1622 or 337-828-1960. Information can be submitted anonymously. Detectives may also be reached by email at crimewatch@stmaryso.com.