ALEXANDRIA, La — A bold robbery attempt unfolded at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Alexandria on August 20, involving a juvenile suspect, as confirmed by the Alexandria Police Department (APD).
The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. when the young suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the store and confronted an employee in an attempt to steal merchandise, including firearms.
During the robbery, the suspect fired a shot into a guncase, creating a tense and dangerous situation inside the store. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The juvenile then fled the scene in a vehicle, but the escape was short-lived as the suspect’s vehicle crashed at the intersection of MacArthur Drive and Veterans Drive.
The police quickly apprehended the suspect, who now faces pending charges.
Authorities have asked anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
