LaPlace residents were urged to be on alert Tuesday after authorities said a man ran from a Louisiana State Police traffic stop near the back of the Cambridge subdivision and I-10, peeling off some of his clothing as he fled. The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office described the individual as wearing little or no clothing and asked anyone who spots him to call 911 immediately.
What the sheriff's office reported
According to a post from the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office, troopers attempted a traffic stop on Tuesday when a male ran from the vehicle on foot near the rear of the Cambridge area and I-10 in LaPlace. The alert notes that the man removed some of his clothing while running and stresses that anyone who sees a person with little or no clothing in the area should immediately contact 911.
How residents can respond
Sheriff Michael Tregre leads the department, and the agency's website lists contact numbers and non-emergency options for reporting suspicious activity; see the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office for phone numbers and guidance. Officials ask the public not to approach the individual and to instead provide exact location details and clear descriptions when calling so responders can move in quickly and safely.
What we know and what we don't
Beyond the Facebook alert, no additional identifying details have been released, per the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office, and as of Wednesday authorities have not announced any arrests or further updates. The department's social media post remains the primary public notice on the incident, and residents and commuters in the area are being urged to stay aware of their surroundings while the investigation continues.
