The NOPD is requesting assistance from the public in locating and identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for a purse snatching incident that occurred on July 18, 2018 near the intersection of Iberville and Chartres streets.
At about 12:35 a.m., the above pictured subject allegedly approached the victim from behind and snatched her purse from her shoulder. The subject then fled down Chartres Street to Bienville Street and then unknown.
The victim described the subject as a black male standing about 5’11” and weighing about 165 pounds.
Anyone with information on the above subject is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.