Baton Rouge police arrest suspect in armed robbery

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a suspect connected to an armed robbery that happened in October 2024.

Detectives began investigating an armed robbery on S. 18th Street on Oct. 27, 2024. Police said the victim, who was visiting a friend, was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspect stole $1,500 in cash before fleeing.

Detectives identified Jakyre Foreman, 32, as the suspect, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Feb. 27, Foreman was taken into custody and charged with armed robbery with a firearm.

Police said Foreman has a criminal history including previous arrests for charges of drug possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm with controlled dangerous substances, resisting an officer, simple robbery and simple battery.

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