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Suspect Wanted For Theft

by Barry C Fletcher

July 1, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fraud, Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating two suspects wanted for theft by fraud. 

Wanted are:

Keya Marie Alexis (pictured left), Black female, DOB 08/01/1975

Melanie Mayes Stewart (pictured right), Black female, DOB 07/15/1971

According to investigators, the victim was in the French Quarter area from sometime on February 9, 2025 to early morning on February 10, 2025. At around 1:00 a.m. on February 10, 2025 he realized his wallet and cellular phone were missing from his pockets. A check of his accounts showed more than $1000 had been fraudulently taken.

Detectives were able to identify Keya Marie Francis and Melanie Mayes Stewart as the perpetrators of the fraudulent withdrawals. 

Anyone with information regarding the crimes or the locations of the suspects is asked to call Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.