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Person of Interest, Vehicle Sought in Fifth District Armed Robbery

by Aaron E. Looney

July 31, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Fifth District

Person of Interest, Vehicle Sought in Fifth District Armed Robbery

The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a person of interest in the investigation of an armed robbery that occurred in the 3200 block of St. Claude Avenue on July 29, 2019.

The victim stated that on July 29, 2019 at an unknown time, he requested a ride share pickup after a night of consuming alcoholic beverages. The victim stated that he recalled entering an unknown vehicle and sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. The victim stated that the driver of the vehicle told him that his card was not working and he needed to provide her with his debit card and PIN so she could collect her fee for the ride. The victim stated he recalled giving the driver the information she requested. After a few stops, the victim said, the driver ordered him out of the vehicle at gunpoint.

The pictured female subject is considered to be a person of interest in the investigation and is sought for questioning only at this time.  She is not wanted in this investigation at this time.

The pictured vehicle of interest is described as a 2005-2007 gray Dodge Charger with a spare tire affixed on the rear passenger side.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident, the pictured person of interest or the pictured vehicle of interest is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050, or call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.