Police investigate possible armored car robbery in Port Acres

Published 12:30 pm Wednesday, June 26, 2019

PORT ACRES — Port Arthur police responded to a call of shots fired at 8:59 a.m. Wednesday at Market Basket on West Port Arthur Road in Port Acres.

There, they learned an attempt was made to rob the driver of a Rochester Armored Car in front of the grocery store.

Police said at the scene that no shots were fired.

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One victim was taken from the scene to a local hospital; no injuries were disclosed but police said they were not life threatening.

Police would not confirm how many suspects they are seeking, nor would they give a description of the suspect or suspects.