One suspect caught in string of Lanett armed robberies, more suspected to be involved

Published 4:04 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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Starting on May 12 th 2024 a series of armed robberies have occurred in the City of Lanett, AL. Four total armed robberies have occurred in the City Limits of Lanett involving what is believed to be the
same suspects.

The targets of the robberies have specifically been members of our Hispanic community.
The suspects appear to be young black males between the ages of 16 and 25. In one robbery, a 2014 Red Kia Forte was stolen and its whereabouts are still unknown at this time. The suspects are armed with various firearms at the time of the robberies.

Pictures of three of the suspects are included in this release. Investigators believe that more suspects
may be involved.

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On 06/11/2024 Officers of the Lanett Police Department executed a search and arrest warrant on a
juvenile black male in relation to this case. Due to the use of a firearm in this felony robbery, the juvenile
is charged as an adult.