The NOPD is looking for an unknown man after he snatched money from a victim's purse outside of the Family Dollar store.
The incident happened on August 8, 2016. At around 6 p.m. the suspect approached the victim outside of the Family Dollar store in the 4000 block of Behrman Highway. As the suspect started a conversation with the victim, he then asked the victim if she had change for a $100 bill. As the victim began searching through her purse, the suspect then reached over and grabbed a white envelope that contained money. The suspect was then seen fleeing the location on foot.
The subject is described as being a dark-skinned black male, medium build with a short hair style. He’s approximately 5’5” to 5’6” tall and appeared to be between 35 to 45 years old. The subject also has a Fleur De Lis tattoo in the middle of his forehead between his eyebrows.
If you have any information on the location of this suspect, please contact any Fourth District Detective at 504-658-6040 or 504- 658-6045 or contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111or Toll Free 1(877) 903-7867.