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NOPD Arrests Suspect for Simple Kidnapping, Auto Theft in First District

by Aaron E. Looney

January 19, 2022

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Burglary/Theft, First District, Good Police Work, Kidnapping

NOPD Arrests Suspect for Simple Kidnapping, Auto Theft in First District

The NOPD has arrested Quinton Skipper (pictured, adult male, DOB: 04-29-2003) in the investigation of a simple kidnapping and auto theft incident on January 7 , 2022 at the intersection of North Norman C. Francis Parkway and Bienville Street.

Through investigation, NOPD First District detectives positively identified Skipper as the individual that entered into the victim’s idling vehicle with her 5-year-old child still inside. The vehicle was subsequently recovered with the child still inside the car unharmed. 

Skipper, who was arrested on January 11 in connection with multiple additional investigations, was booked into the Orleans Justice Center for theft of a motor vehicle and for simple kidnapping in this incident.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010.