New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for felony illegal possession of stolen property.
Wanted is Hope Lashae Braswell (pictured), Black female, DOB 02/25/1992.
According to investigators, the victim's cellular phone was stolen via pickpocket while he was walking in the 700 block of Bourbon Street on July 16, 2026. Hope Lashae Braswell later on July 16, 2026 sold the stolen phone at a business in the 4000 block of Behrman Place. A warrant for her arrest is on file.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at: nopdpio@nola.gov