The NOPD needs the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who tried to rob a woman at gunpoint Sunday morning.
On January 15, 2017, at approximately 5:46 a.m., the victim was walking in the 2200 block of South Carrollton Avenue when she was approached by an unknown black male. He put a small black handgun to her chest and demanded her property. The victim noticed the gun did not have a magazine clip and ran from the scene to a nearby residence. The suspect fled the scene without any of the victim’s property.
The suspect is described as a black male, 20-26 years old, 6’2”- 6’4” tall and weighed approximately 160 pounds. He had short black dreadlocks extending to his ears and he was wearing all black clothing.
If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the perpetrator please contact any Second District detective at 504-658-6020. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.