Bay St. Louis police seek suspect in false pretenses case on U.S. 90

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person accused of using false pretenses at a business along U.S. 90 on Jan. 29.

Police said the incident occurred at approximately 5:58 p.m. at a business located on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis. Authorities described the individual as wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, brown beaver slippers and a navy-blue visor.

Investigators have not released additional details about the alleged offense but are urging anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward. Police did not provide a suspect name or other identifying information.

Tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app or by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line, police said. To be eligible for a reward, police said information must be submitted directly through Crime Stoppers.

False pretenses generally refers to obtaining property or services by deception. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.