For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Matt Gard
July 11th, 2017 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov
(765) 807-1223
Brown Street Robbery Arrests
On July 11th, 2017 at approximately 12:55 am, the Lafayette Police Department received a report of an armed robbery in the 1100 block of Brown St. Officers from the Lafayette Police Department and a K9 officer from the West Lafayette Police Department responded to the area. During the investigation Officers were able to obtain descriptions of the 2 suspects involved.
The two suspects were later located at a residence in the 900 block of Union St. Police arrested Boyaa Manney (20) for armed robbery with a deadly weapon. A 17 year old juvenile male was also arrested for armed robbery with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm. Both suspects were transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail. There were no reports of injuries.
This case remains under investigation, if you have any information about this crime please contact the Lafayette Police Department or the anonymous WeTip Hotline.
Sergeant Matt Gard
Community Outreach & Crime Prevention
The fact a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.