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Suspect Sought by NOPD in Fifth District Armed Robbery

by Aaron E. Looney

February 6, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Fifth District

Suspect Sought by NOPD in Fifth District Armed Robbery

The NOPD is investigating an armed robbery that reportedly occurred on February 3, 2019 in the 2500 block of Lincoln Court.

At about 11:00 p.m., the victim allegedly met the suspect in the 2500 block of Lincoln Court. The victim stated that he was while inside of his vehicle, the suspect approached and entered the vehicle. The suspect then reportedly and produced a black semi-automatic firearm and demanded the victim hand over all of his money. The victim gave the suspect cash, at which time the suspect exited the vehicle and fled the location on a bicycle, headed towards North Dorgenois Street.

The suspect is described as a light-complexioned black male believed to be in his 20s, standing about 5’4”with an unknown build. The subject was last seen wearing a white hoodie with designs on it and stone washed jeans. The suspect was riding an unknown color large-framed mountain bicycle.

Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured suspect is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.