New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft and illegal possession of stolen things.

Wanted is Brandy Deshay Myles (pictured), Black female, DOB 06/06/1982.

According to investigators, shortly after Midnight on January 1, 2026 the victim was at an unknown exact location in the Central Business District when he realized his cellular phone and debit car were missing. The victim checked his accounts and learned approximately $10,000 had been taken from them via multiple transactions in New Orleans and Slidell.

Through investigation, detectives were able to confirm Brandy Deshay Myles was the individual who accessed the victim's accounts and stole the funds. 

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. 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.