DONALDSONVILLE — Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a Donaldsonville man accused of robbing and beating a 72-year-old.
APSO officials say deputies responded to a residence on Charles Street about a robbery. When the deputies arrived, they found a 72-year-old man injured on his front porch.
Authorities say the victim told deputies that his wallet was stolen after a man attacked him. The man fled the scene after the attack. The suspect was identified as Vonzell Batiste.
Detectives had a warrant for Batiste’s arrest for one count of second-degree robbery and one count of second-degree battery.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is urged to call the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office anonymously at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). You must call Capital Region Crime Stoppers to receive a cash reward.
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