Suspect Wanted in Johnston St. Robbery

Lafayette- Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the parking lot of a business in the 5600 block of Johnston St. last night in reference to a robbery.

According to reports, as a female victim entered her vehicle she was approached by a masked male suspect who was occupying a white pick-up truck parked next to her.

The victim was struck with a blunt object during the robbery. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment for the injuries she sustained.

The vehicle appears to be a white 4x4 Ford truck, has a black bed cover and a yellow license plate.

Anyone with information about the vehicle involved is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.