The US Postal Inspection Service is now offering a $50,000 reward for details leading to the arrests of the two suspects in Monday's mailman attack in Lafayette.
Lafayette Police say the 24 year old victim was stabbed in the stomach by two suspects after he allegedly refused to give them his wallet.
The attack happened around 3:30 pm on the 100 block of Ransome Street.
Those two suspects remain on the loose. But, residents say with the exception of a couple of isolated property crimes, the neighborhood is usually a safe one.
"I've been here for three years now and the only thing that ended up missing was my lawnmower. As far as anything else, any stabbing, shooting, no this is the first time "says resident Larry Cormier.
If you have any information on the two suspects wanted in yesterday's attack, you are urged to call 1-877-2455.
The Suspects are described as follows:
Suspect #1- Black male, mid to late 40's, approximately 6"2 tall, 180 pounds thin build, black T-shirt and blue jeans, dirty sneakers, described as unkempt, armed with a knife.
Suspect #2 - Black male, mid to late 40's, approximately 5"11, 180 pounds thin build, black t-shirt and blue jeans, black shoes, dark facial hair w/flecks.
Postal Employee Robbed
On March 8, 2010, at approximately 3:30 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Ransome Street regarding the robbery of a postal employee.
According to the victim, a 24 year old male, he was walking his route when two black males approached him and asked for money. The victim advised the suspect that he did not have any money and continued on his way. As the victim walked away he noticed he was being followed by the suspects who then demanded mail from his bag. The victim began running and was tackled by the suspect where a struggle began.
One of the suspect's took possession of a pocket knife from the victim and stabbed the victim in the abdomen. The suspects fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim's wallet. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is in good condition.
The suspects are described as two black males in their late 30's to early 40's, unshaven, wearing black shirts and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspects is encouraged to call the Lafayette Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.
