IBERIA PARISH — New Iberia police are still searching for a man accused of committing an armed robbery at a local business, but his wife has now been arrested in connection with the case.
According to the New Iberia Police Department, the robbery happened just after 3 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Jefferson Terrace Boulevard. Investigators say a masked man entered the business with a gun, stole cash and several PlayStation consoles, then left in a getaway vehicle.
Police used surveillance video and license plate recognition cameras to track the vehicle to a home in the 2800 block of East Old Spanish Trail. Officers from NIPD and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the address and recovered some of the stolen items.
The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Jarvis Jeff Layne. His wife, Jasmine Layne, was later confirmed as the driver of the vehicle.
On Friday, police confirmed Jasmine Layne had been taken into custody. Her charges include principal to armed robbery.
Jarvis Layne remains wanted for armed robbery and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the New Iberia Police Department at (337) 369-2306. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Iberia Crime Stoppers at (337) 364-TIPS, through the P3 Tips app, or online at www.P3Tips.com.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
