Officials seek man in connection with Memphis armed robbery, aggravated assault

PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - Officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault in Memphis.

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said information developed during the investigation led authorities to Crowder, MS.

Authorities located a black Mercedes in the Town of Crowder behind a residence occupied by 30-year-old Titus Lester of Memphis.

Deputies tried to contact Lester in the vehicle, and he fled, hitting two vehicles and disabling one.

The other PCSO unit located the stolen Mercedes wrecked off Levee Road south of MS Highway 322.

PCSO deputies and Panola County Emergency Operations, along with Tallahatchie County Sheriff’s Office deputies and DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies, set up a perimeter and searched for Lester, but he was not found.

Authorities say Lester is considered armed and dangerous.

If you know where Titus Lester is, call Crime Stoppers of Panola County at 662-209-2011 or call Panola County E-911 at 662-487-2430.

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