Slidell Police seek gunman in massage parlor robbery

SLIDELL, LA (WVUE) - Slidell Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a local massage parlor Wednesday.

Around 5:45 p.m., Slidell Police received a 911 call about an armed robbery at Number 1 Massage Spa in the 1500 block Gause Boulevard. The victim told officers that an unknown man entered the establishment and asked for a massage. After the massage was finished, the man brandished a "black colored gun" and demanded money. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed amount of money.

The victim described the suspect as a heavyset white/Asian male with Asian facial features. The suspect was wearing a black hooded jacket with light-colored cargo shorts, black flip flips and was wearing glasses.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Slidell Police Department at 985-643-3131 or e-mail: pio@slidellpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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