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Suspects Wanted For Theft And Battery

by Barry C Fletcher

February 3, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Theft

Suspects Wanted For Theft And Battery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating two suspects wanted for theft and battery. 

According to investigators, around 7:00 p.m. on January 18, 2026 the pictured female (left image) was inside a business in the 3600 block of South Carrollton Avenue and stealing merchandise when an employee attempted to stop her. The pictured male suspect (right image) attacked the employee and sprayed the employee with pepper spray. The two suspects then exited the business with the stolen property and fled.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Second District detectives at 504-658-6020. 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.