Alexandria, LA for release (5/7/25)
The Alexandria Police Department is warning the public about a recent phone scam targeting residents in our community. On May 7, 2025, APD was made aware that individuals have been receiving phone calls from a number that appears to be associated with the department: (318) 441-6470.
The caller is falsely identifying themselves as an officer from the Alexandria Police Department Warrant Division and is requesting payment — specifically in the form of gift cards — to clear an alleged warrant.
This is a scam. The Alexandria Police Department does not request or accept any form of payment over the phone, especially not through gift cards. We do not conduct official business in this manner.
We urge all residents to be vigilant and not to provide any personal information or send any money in response to these calls. If you receive a suspicious call of this nature, please hang up immediately and contact the Alexandria Police Department directly to report it at (318) 449-5099.
Your safety and awareness are important to us. Please share this information with friends and family, especially those who may be vulnerable to these types of scams.
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. You may also email information 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.
Lt. Robert DiStefano
Administrative Division/Public Information Officer
OFFICE: (318) 441-6465
FAX: (318) 441-6463
