The NOPD is seeking assistance in locating a suspect in the investigation of an armed robbery that occurred on August 17, 2019 in the 100 block of Treme Street.
At about 1:30 a.m., the pictured subject reportedly approached the victim while on a bicycle, extended his right hand and pointed a firearm. The subject then allegedly placed the victim in a headlock and took him to the ground. The victim relinquished his backpack, containing his wallet and two cell phones. The subject reportedly took the backpack and fled towards Iberville Street.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010, or call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.