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NOPD Seeking Vehicle Used in Attempted Unarmed Carjacking

by Paris Holmes

August 25, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, seventh district

NOPD Seeking Vehicle Used in Attempted Unarmed Carjacking

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle used in an attempted unarmed carjacking that occurred on August 21, 2021. 

At around 3:00 p.m., three unknown subjects in the pictured black SUV pulled up to the victim’s vehicle and attempted to take it while the victim was inside.  The victim was able to get away after a struggle, however the subjects did steal a purse before fleeing back to the pictured SUV.  The victim followed the subjects until the victim crashed his vehicle. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the pictured SUV and/or the unknown subjects is asked to contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or call anonymously Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.