BEAUMONT, Texas — Officers with the Beaumont Police Department are searching for a man accused of robbing people at gunpoint.
Detectives identified the suspect as Mikale Rashad Bolton, 20, of Beaumont. Police issued two aggravated robbery warrants for Bolton's arrest.
One of the robberies happened on June 25, 2022, around 8 a.m. in the 3100 block of French Road. Officers responded to the scene and learned Bolton approached a victim inside his car in a parking lot, showed a gun, and forced the man to give Bolton his car.
Beaumont Police responded to another aggravated robbery three days later around 6:45 a.m. in the 5900 block of Delaware Street. Officers said Bolton used a gun to rob a victim who had just withdrawn money from the ATM.
Investigators said Bolton was still driving the vehicle that he took at gunpoint on June 25. The vehicle was discovered at a later time, police said.
Detectives also believe Bolton is responsible for other additional aggravated robberies of a similar nature, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department.
Anyone with information about where Bolton might be located is encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477).
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From a Beaumont Police news release...
BPD Persons Crimes Detectives have obtained two Aggravated Robbery Warrants for Mikale Rashad Bolton, a 20 year old Beaumont resident.
On June 25, 2022 at 8:07 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to 3155 French Road in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. Investigation revealed that Bolton, approached the victim who was in his vehicle in the parking lot, displayed a firearm and forced the victim to give him the vehicle.
On June 28, 2022 at 6:46 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to Community Bank, located at 5999 Delaware in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. Investigation revealed that Bolton used a firearm to rob a victim who had just withdrawn money from the ATM. Bolton was still driving the vehicle that he taken at gunpoint on June 25. The vehicle was located abandoned a short time later.
Through investigation, Detectives were able to identify Bolton as the suspect in both cases and obtain warrants for him.
Detectives also believe Bolton is responsible for numerous additional aggravated robberies of a similar nature.
Anyone with information on Bolton’s whereabouts, is asked to call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit crime tips by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone. All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
