The Alexandria Police Department has been made aware that citizens are receiving phone calls from a department phone number, 318-449-5099, soliciting funds. This is a spoof call and is not associated with the Alexandria Police Department.

APD does not solicit funds over the phone under any circumstances. If anyone receives a call like this, do not provide any personal information and simply ignore the request.

The department encourages residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious calls to APD at 318- 441-6559.

This is currently an ongoing investigation. 

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. Information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at 318-443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.