PAPD searching for robbery suspect

  • Suspect in Fuel Depot aggravated robbery
    Suspect in Fuel Depot aggravated robbery

The Port Arthur Police Department responded to a call regarding a robbery at Fuel Depot on Gulfway Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at about 11:45 p.m. Investigators obtained video of the incident that shows a man in black track pants with white vertical stripes, with a black jacket, white gloves, dark face cover and a blue beanie ran into the establishment brandishing a handgun. 

The suspect stole the till from the register and quickly ran out the door.

Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to contact the Port Arthur Police Department at (409) 983-8600 or submit information anonymously through Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).