STARKVILLE — Police are seeking an armed robber wanted for stealing a firearm and other property from someone in the parking garage outside the Courtyard by Marriott on Mercantile Street.
Starkville Police Department has an active warrant for Tavion Pegues, 27, and a press release issued Thursday encourages the suspect to turn himself in. The armed robbery incident occurred mid-morning Sept. 16, and police included photos of Pegues in the press release in hopes of the public’s assistance in locating him.
Anyone with information is asked to contact SPD at 662-323-4131, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 800-530-7151 or leave a tip through the tip system on the department’s website. All tips are anonymous and Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward.
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