The Slidell Police Department is actively searching for a man they say staged a bank robbery while disguised as an injured person. Officials reported that the incident took place just before 4 p.m. last Friday at the Fidelity Bank located on Gause Boulevard. According to the WWL Louisiana, the suspect entered the bank apparently handicapped, feigning a limp with the aid of a cane and wearing a neck brace.
Detectives mentioned that the suspect managed to quickly flee down Choctaw Drive into a nearby neighborhood with an undisclosed sum of money after the robbery. The suspect was described as a Black male donning a gray tracksuit, a COVID mask, and a bucket hat. In an attempt to quickly apprehend the suspect, K-9 units were dispatched but were unsuccessful, leading to the belief that the suspect may have had a vehicle waiting, as reported by FOX 8 Live.
Further details emerged when the Slidell Police Department released new video footage of the crime. The video evidently captures the man using his cane and dragging his leg while entering the bank, but shows him abandoning his limp as he escapes after the robbery. This detail was confirmed by WGNO, which also shared that the police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the man.
In their description of events, the Slidell Police specified that the suspect shouted during the robbery and handed a note to the teller to demand the money. The public has been urged to contact the police with any relevant information, and tipsters can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward, the SPD communicated via social media. Public cooperation could prove essential not only to capture but also to better understand the methods used by the robber. WWL Louisiana further informs that anyone with details about the robbery is asked to contact the Slidell Police Department at 985-643-3131 or Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111.
