HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a man accused of robbing a home on Saturday night.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. when officers were called to a home that reported a burglary in the 1500 block area of Pecan Street.
Officers said the "suspect entered the home and was able to steal a few items before the owner surprised him", a release said. After that, the man ran down the street.
The suspect is described as a Black male, who was seen walking a white and brown dog.
Anyone knowing the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Hammond Police Department at 985-277-5701.
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