1 Arrested, 1 Wanted in Covington UPS Warehouse Burglary, Police Say

COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) – A Mississippi man has been arrested and another suspect is on the loose following an alleged robbery at a UPS distribution warehouse in Covington.

According to the Covington Police Department, the incident occurred on December 8th. Officers responded to calls of suspicious activity at the warehouse, located in the 2000 block of Ronald Reagan Expressway (US 190).

Upon arrival, authorities detained Howard Cole Jr., 25, of Laurel, Mississippi, as he attempted to flee the scene.

Cole was booked for simple burglary and resisting an officer in flight.

Investigators have identified a second suspect, Michael Abney Jr., 21, also of Laurel, Mississippi, who remains at large. An arrest warrant was issued for Abney on the same charges.

Authorities believe Cole and Abney may be linked to a multi-state burglary ring.

“This investigation may have broader implications and we are working with law enforcement in other jurisdictions to explore potential links to other crimes,” Chief Michael Ferrell said.

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