Mississippi: North Carolina man charged for poker room robbery at Beau Rivage, police say

Mississippi: North Carolina man charged for poker room robbery at Beau Rivage, police say

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December 9, 2022 2:56 PM

We’re learning more about an armed robbery at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Thursday morning.

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Aime Joseph Gelinas, 44, of Charlotte, N.C., is in custody after being identified as a suspect in the robbery.

Biloxi Police responded to reports of the robbery at around 10:30 a.m. Police were told that a white male, later identified as Gelinas, showed a weapon and demanded cash from a cashier at a cage.

As Gelinas tried to flee, he was stopped by patrons of the casino, allowing casino security officers to detain him until Biloxi PD’s arrival. An undisclosed amount was taken from the cage employee.