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Persons Of Interest Sought

by Barry C Fletcher

January 12, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery

Persons Of Interest Sought

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating two persons of interest in connection with an investigation into an attempted armed robbery.

Sought are:

Shameka Patin (pictured left), Black female, DOB 12/05/1986

Jerrinisha Patin (pictured right), Black female, DOB 06/22/2004

According to investigators, an attempted armed robbery occurred on January 9, 2026 in the 3400 block of Wall Boulevard. Shameka Patin and Jerrinisha Patin are believed to possess information that is important to the investigation into the attempted armed robbery. 

Note Shameka Patin and Jerrinisha Patin are NOT wanted for  this crime and are sought only because of the information they are believed to possess.  

Anyone with informaiton regarding the crime or the locations of Shameka Patin or Jerrinisha Patin is asked to call Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.