Police searching for gunman who tried to kidnap woman from Destrehan home

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gunman who entered a Destrehan home, robbed a couple and attempted to kidnap a woman.At 9:15 p.m. Thursday, the robber entered a residence in the 100 Block of Villere Drive through the back door. The robber pointed a gun at the husband and wife who lived in the home and demanded their money and cell phone. After receiving it, he grabbed the woman by the arm and attempted to take her with him, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The woman acted quickly and pushed the robber out of the door and locked it. The robber then fled.

The suspect is described as a 5-foot-8 black male weighing around 140 pounds. He was wearing a black ski mask, grey jacket and white gloves.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Det. Jennifer James at (985) 783-1355 or (985) 783-6807.

 

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