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Houma police seek a suspect in Craigslist robberies

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Houma, La. - Houma police say two robbers used Craigslist to lure in their victims.

Officers arrested Ty'Rell Williams and booked him as a principle to simple robbery and principle to armed robbery.  They're working to track down Kevionontae Ross.

Detectives say victims would respond to ads for items for sale on Craigslist.  But when they showed up to make the purchase, they were robbed at gunpoint.

Investigators think the men are responsible for several related robberies on the east side of Houma in the past month and a half.

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