The NOPD has identified a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery on Nelson Street.
The victim reported that on June 18, 2017, at approximately 5 a.m., she was approached by an unknown black male in the 8500 block of Nelson who pushed her to the ground. The perpetrator then attempted to take the victim’s purse. When she refused to let go of her property, the suspect struck and bit the victim. He was finally able to gain possession of her purse and fled the scene on a bicycle.
Through the subsequent investigation, Ishmel Wiltz (DOB: 10/24/1995) was identified as the perpetrator.
If you have information about Wiltz’s whereabouts please contact any Second District detective at 504-658-6020, or call the NOPD non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.