New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft.
Wanted is Krista Marie Smith (pictured), Black female, DOB 06/27/1986.
According to investigators, around 1:00 a.m. on January 24, 2026 in the 300 block of Bourbon Street Krista Marie Smith stole the victim's cellular phone. The phone was later used to access the victim's accounts.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at: nopdpio@nola.gov