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Suspects Sought in Third District Armed Carjacking

by Aaron E. Looney

February 22, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout, Videos

Topics: Armed Robbery, Third District

The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating two suspects in the investigation of an armed carjacking on February 16, 2021 in the 2200 block of Dreux Street.

The pictured subjects were seen in the stolen vehicle the next day making a purchase at a Taco Bell in the 4600 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

Surveillance video of the suspects in the stolen vehicle can be seen in the above player.

The driver was a black male wearing a dark blue or black hoodie with gold lettering, while the passenger was a black male wearing an Adidas beanie. The passenger was seen to have an assault rifle between his legs and the barrel can be observed in the video.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.