The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public to help identify and locate a suspect wanted in the investigation of a robbery that occurred on January 1, 2026, in the 2400 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.
The pictured unknown black male suspect allegedly engaged in a verbal argument with the victim, during which he snatched the victim’s backpack out of her hand and fled the scene.
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.