The NOPD is seeking to locate and identify the pictured subject, who is believed to be responsible for a simple robbery that occurred in the 600 block of Carondelet Street on July 31, 2018.
The victim told police that at about 2:45 a.m., she was outside sitting on a bench smoking a cigarette when an unknown black male subject approached and sat on a bench next to her. The two engaged in a conversation as they smoked. The victim stood up to leave, at which time the perpetrator allegedly stood up and hit the victim in the face with a close fist, took the victim’s Apple iPhone from her hand and then fled on Carondelet Street onto Lafayette Street and then unknown.
The victim described the male subject as a black male, about 5’10” in height, clean shaven and a low haircut. A photo is included of the victim taken from surveillance video at the scene.
Anyone with information on the pictured wanted male subject in the picture, please notify any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080 or contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.