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Man wanted for armed robbery spree in Jefferson Parish

29-year-old Israel Freeman is wanted in connection with armed robberies at two separate Dollar General Stores and a Walgreens.
Credit: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

METAIRIE, La. — Deputies are searching for a man they say is wanted after a spree of armed robberies in Jefferson Parish Thursday.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office reports that 29-year-old Israel Freeman is wanted in connection with armed robberies at two separate Dollar General Stores and a Walgreens in separate incidents spanning more than 12 hours.

Authorities say the first robbery happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Walgreens in the 1700 block of Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. The second robbery happened around 9:30 a.m. at the Dollar General store in the 8900 block of Westbank Expressway in Westwego. The last robbery happened around 7:50 p.m. at the Dollar General in the 3800 block of US 90 in Avondale.

Anyone with information about Freeman's whereabouts is asked to contact the JPSO Robbery Section at 504-364-5300. 

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