New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft and illegal possession of stolen property.
Wanted is Aaron Chritopher Hampton (pictured), Black male, DOB 12/12/1990. ("Chritopher" is the correct spelling)
According to investigators, the victim's, cellular phone was stolen via pickpocket on March 2, 2025 in the 500 block of Canal Street. Detectives were able to confirm the phone was sold at a business near the intersection of Saint Claude and Poland Avenues on March 21, 2025. Detectives were also able to later identify the person who sold the phone as being Aaron Chritopher Hampton.
A warrant is on file for the arrest of Aaron Chritopher Hampton.
Anyone with information regarding the crime or the location of the wanted suspect is asked to call Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.