The NOPD is seeking to locate and identify a suspect in the investigation of an unarmed carjacking that occurred on April 11, 2021 in the 1500 block of Desire Street.
At or about 2:00 a.m., the victim – a 78-year-old female working as a rideshare operator – was reportedly discharging passengers at the location when she left the vehicle running to help remove items from the rear of the vehicle. As the victim was leaning into the vehicle, an unknown male allegedly entered her vehicle and drove away. As the vehicle moved, the perpetrator reportedly dragged the victim several feet before the victim fell from the vehicle and the suspect fled. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of lacerations and abrasions sustained in the incident.
Surveillance video of this incident can be viewed in the above player.
Detectives believe the perpetrator arrived in a grey 2018 Nissan Altima.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.
