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NOPD Looking for Vehicle Involved in an Armed Carjacking

by Paris Holmes

July 2, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

NOPD Looking for Vehicle Involved in an Armed Carjacking

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in an armed carjacking incident that occurred on July 1, 2021.

At around 10:42 p.m., the victim’s 2018 Kia Sportage was stolen in the 200 block of Camp Street by an armed perpetrator believed to have exited a dark colored sedan. After reviewing security video, detectives observed the stolen vehicle closely following the pictured black Toyota Camry.  Both vehicles were fleeing lakebound on Canal Street and then in an unknown direction. 

For reference purposes only, a picture of a Kia Sportage similar to the one stolen in this incident is posted.  The stolen Kia Sportage was bearing a California license plate DVC662.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2014 Toyota Camry that was stolen on June 30, 2021.  It bears Louisiana license plate YMC104.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the referenced vehicles is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.