The NOPD has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with multiple thefts across the city.
On August 17, 2017, NOPD apprehended Lamar Odom (DOB: 1/9/1971) and charged him with six burglaries that primarily involved copper. Odom confessed to being involved in the burglaries, which took place at these locations:
- 1500 block of Basin Street (August 8, 2017)
- 2100 block of Orleans Avenue (August 11, 2017)
- 3900 block of Canal Street (August 12, 2017)
- 1500 block of St. Louis Street (August 14, 2017)
- 1500 block of St. Bernard Avenue (August 16, 2017)
- 1400 Esplanade Avenue (August 16, 2017)
He was arrested in the 1600 block of North Villere Street by the First District’s General Assignment Unit.
If you have information about any of these incidents please contact any First District detective at 504-658-6010, or call the NOPD non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.