Man is in custody after weekend robbery in Lowndes County

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused in a weekend Lowndes County robbery is in custody.

42-year-old Little John Shelby was charged with armed robbery.

Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Shelby forced his way into a Porter Lane home this past Saturday.

The people inside were forced to hand over cash while being held at knifepoint.

“A lot of times in a home invasion, we hear about cases where drug traffickers keep large amounts of money in their homes. Someone will break into their house, hold them, and take their money, and cause violence and stuff. That didn’t happen in this case. This is an isolated incident where the victims knew the suspect,” said Hawkins.

Bond has not been set for Shelby.

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