The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of an armed robbery that occurred on February 9, 2022 in the 3200 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.
At about 11:31 p.m., the pictured unknown male allegedly walked up to the drive-thru window of a restaurant at the location, opened the window and attempted to grab a cash register. The male then reportedly retrieved a knife and hammer, pointed the knife toward one of the employees and fled the scene in possession of the cash register.
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.