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Baton Rouge Police arrest man suspected of robbing multiple people, luring them in online

1 day 23 hours 52 minutes ago Tuesday, May 27 2025 May 27, 2025 May 27, 2025 6:23 PM May 27, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man suspected of luring victims online before robbing them at gunpoint multiple times, officials said.

Vennie Elphage allegedly robbed multiple people in the LSU area through April and May; BRPD had at least three cases where they suspected Elphage.

When a warrant was executed, officials found Elphage with a weapon and items stolen from victims during the robberies.

Elphage had a criminal history including first-degree robbery, robbery with a firearm and simple burglary, among other charges. He was booked for three counts of armed robbery with a firearm and possession of schedule one narcotics.

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