NOPD is looking for three carjacking suspects and a vehicle stolen from the intersection of Lesseps and Marais streets.

The victim reported that on December 19, 2016, at approximately 2:16 p.m., he was approached by three armed black males at the intersection. One of the three suspects placed a silver handgun to the victim’s head and demanded his keys. The victim complied and the suspects entered his vehicle and fled the scene northbound on Lesseps Street.

The stolen vehicle is a black 2013 Kia Sorento with Louisiana plate number 678AAJ.

Suspect #1 is described as being a black male, 23-24 years old, 5’11” tall, weighing 161 pounds and having a flat top hairstyle, dark complexion, and light brown eyes. He was wearing a light colored hoodie and was armed with a silver semi-automatic firearm.

Suspect #2 is described as a 23-24 year old black male, 5’3” tall with a slim build, a low-cut hairstyle, dark complexion, and brown eyes. He wore a dark colored hoodie, black pants and was armed with a silver semi-automatic firearm.

Subject #3 is described as being 5’1” tall with a slim build, dark complexion and brown eyes. He is approximately 23-24 years old, was wearing a black hoodie and he was armed with a Glock-style firearm.

If you have any information about this incident or the whereabouts of the stolen vehicle please contact Detective Johnny T. Magee or any Fifth District detective at 504-658-6050. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

Carjacking

Louisiana law states that Individuals convicted of carjacking shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than two years and for not more than 20 years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.