attempted armed robbery

The suspect was caught a short time after trying to steal cash.

This crime happened on July 3.

Anyone with information about what happened last night is asked to call the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS(8477). The convenience store is in the 300 block of Verot School Road.

The suspect did not leave the store empty handed, but he did not get the items in the manner he planned.

An Arnaudville man was arrested after attempting to rob a Dollar General store.

Mouton says it’s not known whether the incident is related to an armed robbery that happened an hour before at a convenience store in the 100 block of Gloria Switch Road.

Police say the two women were sitting outside of their home when they say a black male suspect approached them.