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NOPD Identifies Suspect in Eighth District Armed Robbery

by Aaron E. Looney

December 21, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Eighth District

NOPD Identifies Suspect in Eighth District Armed Robbery

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Dshawn Johnson (pictured, male, DOB: 10-21-1992) in the investigation of an armed robbery on December 19, 2020 in the 0-10 block of Canal Street.

In this incident, an unknown black male appearing to have a gun in his hand allegedly grabbed the victim’s bag and fled the scene.

Through investigation, NOPD Eighth District detectives positively identified Jonson as the perpetrator.

When located, Johnson will be arrested for armed robbery and use of a firearm in a robbery.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Dshawn Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.