Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department

327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov

For Immediate Release

MEDIA / PUBLIC RELEASE
Date: April 10, 2015
Officer Colendula Green
Public Information Officer
Tel #: 601-960-0948
cgreen@city.jackson.ms.us
On Thursday, April 9, 2015, Precinct 3 officers responded to the 300 block of Forest Ave.
regarding and armed robbery of an individual and subjects impersonating law enforcement
officers. Officers made contact with a victim whom was approached by a white in color Chevy
Tahoe with blue lights activated in the front dashboard. The driver of the Chevy Tahoe, dressed
in law enforcement apparel and a bulletproof vest, approached the victim, asked him for drivers
license and insurance. The suspect then snatched the victims wallet with an undisclosed amount
of cash. There was a second subject in the passenger side of the vehicle whom pointed a rifle at
the victim during this incident. They both got back in the vehicle and fled the scene to an
undisclosed location.
On Friday, April 10, 2015, the white Chevy Tahoe believed to have been used in this incident
was located and recovered in the 500 block of Daniel Cir. Robbery/Homicide Detectives
developed suspect information subsequent to the investigation. One of the suspects has been
identified as Ferenzo Burton. He is currently wanted for one count of Armed Robbery of an
Individual. The investigation is still ongoing. More arrests and/or charges are possible.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Ferenzo Burton and/or the identity of the
second suspect involved in this incident are urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at
601-355-TIPS (8477) or 601-960-1234.
Suspect:
Ferenzo Burton-31

Lee Vance, Chief Of Police

Jackson Police Department
327 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39205
website: www.jacksonms.gov