The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the pictured individual as a person of interest in connection with a second-degree battery.

The offense occurred on July 5, 2023, in the 10 block of Henry Thomas Drive.  According to investigators, a woman was assaulted by an unknown black male, while jogging.

A passerby observed the altercation and assisted the victim. The perpetrator fled the scene. 

EMS Technicians transported the victim to a local hospital where she was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries.

The pictured subject, (black male in black clothing) is sought as a person of interest in this incident.  He is not wanted in this incident, but police believe he may have information important to the investigation.

He is described as having a thin build, standing about 5'4" tall with short hair.

A video of this subject can be viewed at this link: 

 https://youtu.be/43ERnade9IU

Anyone with information as to the identity of this person of interest or additional information about this incident is asked to contact Third District detectives at (504) 658-6030 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.