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Suspect Wanted for Robbery, Aggravated Assault with Firearm on Tullis Drive

by Ambria R. Washington

August 9, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fourth District, Simple Robbery

Suspect Wanted for Robbery, Aggravated Assault with Firearm on Tullis Drive

The NOPD is searching for Brandon Simms (DOB: 3-15-1993) for his involvement in a simple robbery and aggravated assault incident involving a firearm on August 6, 2017.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., the below pictured subject reportedly took a phone and $80 in cash from the victim while in the 6100 Block of Tullis Drive. The victim eventually chased Simms down and confronted him. Simms then retrieved a firearm, which he had concealed on his body, and pointed it at the victim. He then fled the location.       

If you have any additional information on the location of the wanted subject, please contact any Fourth District detective at (504) 658-6040. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.