The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects and the recovery of stolen sports memorabilia.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the victim sent sports memorabilia including a signed Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Roger Maris and Lou Gehrig baseball card, via a shipping company, located in the 700 block of St. Charles Avenue.
On Friday, July 14th, 2023, the sports memorabilia arrived at an auction house in Dallas Texas. When the package was opened, the pictured sports memorabilia valued at $50,000 had been stolen.
It is unknown if the incident occurred in New Orleans or enroute to Dallas, Texas.
If anyone has any information about the above stolen property, please contact any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.