Police searching for man who attempted to rob bank at gunpoint
Published 4:45 pm Friday, March 15, 2024
- The Oakdale Police Department is searching for a man who attempted to rob the La Capitol Federal Credit Union, 2040 U.S. 165, at gunpoint on Friday. He later fled in a grey F-250 crew cab truck with no license plate. (Special to the American Press)
The Oakdale Police Department is searching for a man who attempted to rob the La Capitol Federal Credit Union, 2040 U.S. 165, at gunpoint on Friday.
Oakdale Police Chief Chad Doyle said the unidentified man walked into the Credit Union shortly after noon Friday armed with a gun and attempting to rob them.
“He didn’t realize there was bulletproof glass, so the clerks scattered and left him standing,” Doyle said.
The man later fled in a grey F-250 crew cab truck with no license plate. He was last seen heading south on U.S. 165.
No customers were in the bank at the time and no employees were injured, Doyle said.
The suspect, who appeared to be alone, is described as a white male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds with a thin mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie.
The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting Oakdale police in the investigation.
Anyone with information on the incident or can help identify the suspect can call the Allen Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-389-7001, the Oakdale Police Department at 318-335-0290 or the Allen Parish Sheriff’’s Office at 337-639-4353.
