Deputies looking for suspect who beat up security guard at Tangipahoa Parish landfill, stole gun and vehicles
Independence Louisiana July 6th, 2023Â Deputies are looking for a man who assaulted a security guard, robbed and disarmed her and held her captive at a Tangipahoa Parish landfill.
The man also stole items from multiple nearby vehicles.
According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, a security guard was working at the landfill on Hano Road early Tuesday morning when she was surprised by a man who held her and pistol-whipped her while wielding a pistol. The man allegedly stole the security guard’s weapon and some of her personal belongings.
Deputies said while at the landfill he also burglarized several vehicles parked there.
The sheriff’s department said that the security officer was treated by medical personnel.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at (1-800) 554-5245.
