The NOPD has obtained surveillance video that shows an individual believed to be responsible for an attempted robbery at Sweet Things and Grill, 310 N. Broad St., on June 3, 2017.
At about 7:03 a.m., surveillance video from the business shows an unknown black male enter and approach the counter, staying there for a short time. The clerk, who was in the rear of the bakery, went to open the double doors from the rear of the bakery to assist the customer. At that time, the subject is seen immediately producing a black gun and pointing it at the clerk. The clerk immediately ran to the rear of the bakery to alert her co-workers, who were in the rear of the store. The subject is seen making an attempt to reach for the cash register, but was unable to do so. He then fled the scene.
Surveillance video from the incident can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Nr5Nlqz61h8 and https://youtu.be/4dB-ojGpTOU.
The subject is described as an older black male believed to be in his mid to late 50’s with short hair, wearing a light colored jacket, dark colored pants and a multi-colored yellow scarf over his mouth, and dark colored slippers.
Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured individual is asked to contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
