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Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery on Gentilly Boulevard

by Aaron E. Looney

December 19, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Third District

Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery on Gentilly Boulevard

The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a subject believed to be responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on December 14, 2018 in the 3700 block of Gentilly Boulevard.

At about 7:40 p.m., the above pictured subject entered the Auto Zone location and approached an employee, who was counting his register. The subject the reportedly pointed a black firearm at the employee and demanded the cash from the register. The employee backed away from the register, at which time unknown male then allegedly removed the money from the register and fled the scene. The subject was observed exiting a silver minivan before entering the store.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or the pictured subject is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030, or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.