Jackson Jambalaya

JPD issued the following statements.

Jackson Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Auto Zone in the 3000 block of McDowell Rd Ext.

Shortly after 8:00pm, 2 black males entered the store, each armed with handguns. They then ordered the customers to the floor while they demanded money from the register. The register drawer was taken which contained an undetermined amount cash.

Both suspects were wearing all dark clothing with dark colored marks. They later fled on foot in an unknown direction.

There are surveillance cameras but it is unknown at this point if the robbery was captured. No one was injured during the incident.

This is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police.


Jackson Police are investigating a business robbery at the Family Dollar in the 500 block of Nakoma Dr.

Shortly before 8:30pm, three masked black males armed with handguns entered the store and ordered the customers to move towards one side. The suspects then demanded money from the cashier. One of the suspects went behind the counter, took the cash drawer and all three later fled the store running westward with an undetermined amount of cash.

Two of the suspects wore dark clothing and the other wore a lighter colored warmup suit.

No one was injured during the incident. The store has surveillance and Investigators are attempting to review the footage.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police.