St. Martin Sheriff needs help finding robbery suspect

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. ( KLFY ) — The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a 36-year-old Lafayette man who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery.

Russell Flugence is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a Breaux Bridge business on July 1, authorities said.

According to a news release, Flugence is accused of brandishing a silver revolver handgun at the business, located in the 1800 block of Mills Highway in Breaux Bridge, and taking an undetermined amount of cash from the register before fleeing.

Anyone with information on Flugence’s whereabouts is asked to contact St. Martin Crime Stoppers by calling 337-441-3030.

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