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Subject Sought for Fourth District Simple Burglary

by Aaron E. Looney

June 19, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Fourth District

Subject Sought for Fourth District Simple Burglary

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Melvin Green (DOB: 04-08-1978) in the investigation of a simple burglary that occurred in the 2900 block of Lancaster Street on June 15, 2019.

At approximately 9:15 a.m., Green was allegedly observed by the victim and a witness committing a simple burglary of a detached shed in the 2900 block of Lancaster Street. Green reportedly made entry into the location by destroying and defeating two separate padlock devices.

When apprehended, Green should be charged in violation of simple burglary and simple criminal damage to property.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or the whereabouts of Melvin Green is asked to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.