Vicksburg police seek man wanted for possession of stolen property

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The Vicksburg Police Department is asking the public for help locating a man it says is wanted on a charge of possession of stolen property.

Police identified the suspect as Demetrius Cormier. Anyone with information about Cormier’s whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Robert Scott at 601-501-2987, the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477, authorities said.

The Vicksburg Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving Vicksburg and surrounding areas in Warren County. Police departments commonly seek community assistance in locating suspects to help resolve cases more quickly and to ensure public safety.

Possession of stolen property is a criminal offense under state law; penalties depend on the circumstances of the case and applicable statutes. Officials have not released additional details about the investigation. We will provide more information as it becomes available.