The NOPD is seeking to locate and identify a subject in the investigation of an attempted auto theft that occurred on June 5, 2019 in the 5300 block of Tchoupitoulas Street.
At approximately 7:40 p.m., the victim reportedly observed the pictured black male sitting in the driver’s seat of her vehicle. The victim quickly approached the subject and allegedly observed him attempting to place her keys into the ignition. When confronted by the victim, the subject reportedly fled the area on a white bicycle.
Security footage from a nearby gas station revealed that the subject entered the store shortly before attempting the auto theft.
Anyone with additional information on this incident or the pictured subject is asked to contact NOPD Second District detectives at 504-658-6020 or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.