New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud.
According to investigators, around 1:46 p.m. on January 28, 2026 in the 1500 block of Franklin Avenue the victim's wallet was stolen.
A short time later, the pictured suspect attempted to use the victim's credit/debit card at a business in the 3900 block of Saint Claude Avenue.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.