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Suspect Wanted For Theft

by Barry C Fletcher

January 28, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fraud, Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud.

Wanted is Jacoby Vernon Bright (pictured), Black male, DOB 02/27/1992.

According to investigators, around 2:00 p.m. on December 29, 2025 Jacoby Vernon Bright used fraudulent ID and stolen bank cards to purchase approximately $11,000 worth of material from a business in the 1600 block of Poland Avenue.

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.