The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a suspect who is believed to be responsible for multiple armed robberies and a theft.
The theft incident happened on December 15, 2017. The below pictured subject took a victim’s purse while in the 2900 block of Ponce De Leon Street. He then attempted to flee the scene but was confronted by an armed citizen. The suspect then abandoned the purse and fled northbound on Ponce De Leon Street.
The suspect below matches the description of the perpetrator, and he is also believed to be responsible for several armed robberies in the Esplanade Corridor area.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the pictured subject should contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010 or you can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.