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ARRESTED: Shoplifting Suspect Quickly Apprehended by the NOPD

by Danielle B. Miller

April 1, 2019

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Good Police Work, Seventh District

ARRESTED: Shoplifting Suspect Quickly Apprehended by the NOPD

NOPD officers have arrested Robert Diggs (DOB: 11/08/1970) in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at a Walmart located in the 6000 block of Bullard Avenue.

On April 1, 2019 at or around 8:23 a.m., Diggs was observed walking through the business while filling bags with unpurchased merchandise. The subject was quickly apprehended after attempting to flee the location.

Officers confiscated over $300 worth of merchandise in the subject’s possession. Diggs was transported to the Orleans Parish Justice Center where he was booked accordingly.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this incident should contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070.