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NOPD Searches for Suspect Wanted in Attempted Robbery Incident

by Danielle B. Miller

January 5, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District

NOPD Searches for Suspect Wanted in Attempted Robbery Incident

The NOPD is searching for a suspect who is wanted for his involvement in an attempted armed robbery incident in the Eighth District.

The incident happened on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The victim told police he was accessing the ATM machine near the intersection of Iberville and Royal Streets at about 4:36 p.m. The suspect approached the victim and placed an unknown object against the left side of his body and demanded the victim’s money.

The suspect fled the scene on foot heading toward Canal Street.

Anyone with information that can help officers locate the suspect is asked to call Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.