Area law enforcement is searching for armed robbery suspect

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At around 8:25 p.m. Vicksburg Warren E-911 dispatched units to the Shell station at 1795 Highway 27 in reference to an armed robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male. Further details on his description are being gathered by responding officers.

He brandished a firearm during the course of the robbery and reportedly left the scene in a U-Haul type van with $19.95 on the side of the vehicle.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect. If you encounter this vehicle, dial 911 immediately.

We will update this story as information becomes available.

[UPDATE 8:45 p.m.] The suspect in the robbery has been taken into custody by Investigator Samuel Winchester and multiple deputies near Hinds Community College.