Hattiesburg police arrest Jackson man in connection with two armed robberies

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Highway 98
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Incident type
Robbery

Summary

Robbery Hattiesburg Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi: On a Saturday, the Hattiesburg Police Department responded to an armed robbery on the 6000 block of Highway 98 at 12:14 p.m., and a second robbery was reported at 12:26 p.m. Officers identified and apprehended 21‑year‑old Daniel Mason from Jackson after a brief struggle at 12:50 p.m.; he was charged with two counts of armed robbery and one count of resisting arrest. Items stolen in the incidents—a wallet, cash, a backpack and a cell phone—were recovered, and no injuries were reported.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
21-year-old Daniel Mason At-fault party

Original reporting

Hattiesburg police arrest Jackson man in connection with two armed robberies | Mississippi News Group

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