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Woman Threatens Man With Gun In Incident on Symmes Avenue

by Ambria Washington

December 12, 2016

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Seventh District

Woman Threatens Man With Gun In Incident on Symmes Avenue

The NOPD is searching for Tanita Akmin (DOB: 08/24/73) after she reportedly pulled out a gun and threatened a victim and his stepson.  

The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on December 7, 2016. The victim told police Akmin was outside of his home in the 7600 block of Symmes Avenue when she tried to force his stepson to the ground. When the victim tried to intervene, Akmin said she threatened him and pulled out a gun  and pointed it at him. 

Once located, Akmin will be arrested for aggravated assault with a firearm.

If you know the whereabouts of Akmin, please contact any Seventh District detective at 504-658-6070.

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.