Livingston Parish, La. – A Baton Rouge man has been arrested in connection with an early morning armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store in Livingston Parish. Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody following a coordinated investigation.
According to authorities, the robbery occurred around 3 a.m. Thursday at the Circle K located on Juban Road. Law enforcement officials say the suspect entered the store wearing a mask and proceeded to move behind the counter, where he began taking cartons of cigarettes.
Suspect Identified and Charged
The suspect has been identified as Gregory Moore, 32, of Baton Rouge. He has been charged with first-degree robbery in connection with the incident. Sheriff Jason Ard stated that the suspect allegedly threatened the store employee during the robbery, creating a dangerous and frightening situation.
Witnesses reported that the masked man placed his hand inside his pocket as though he had a firearm and issued a serious threat to the store clerk…