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Man Arrested in Stolen Car Also Wanted in Armed Robberies

by Gary S. Scheets

November 9, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: First District, Good Police Work

Man Arrested in Stolen Car Also Wanted in Armed Robberies

A man stopped by the NOPD for a reported stolen vehicle was also arrested in connection with two Seventh District armed robberies.

 

Antonio Cousan (DOB: 5/20/2000) was stopped on a vehicle stop November 8, 2017 at the intersection of South Carrollton Avenue and Apricot Street in a vehicle that was reported stolen from the Seventh District.

 

Cousan exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot pursuit he was apprehended by Second District officers.

 

Cousan was also wanted and arrested in connection with two Seventh District armed robberies which occurred in August.

 

If you have any information regarding this incident please notify seventh Detectives at 504-658-6070 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.