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Wanted man

Suspect sought in post office robbery

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) who robbed the Vaiden Post Office located at 1001 Front Street, Vaiden, Mississippi, 39176. The robbery occurred on Saturday, Jan. 8 at approximately 9:20 a.m.

According to a news release from the Postal Service, the suspect is described as a Black male, medium to slim build, and approximately five-foot-five inches tall.  

There has been no information about how much was taken from the post office that morning.  

Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the Houston Division U.S. Postal Inspectors at 1-877-876-2455 (say “Law Enforcement”), or online at http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov.   Reference Case No. 3645806.

Robbery of a post office is a federal offense. Postal Inspectors are working closely on this case with local law enforcement, including the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. 

Vaiden Post Office robbery suspect sketch. (Courtesy photo)

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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