The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Roland Thomas (DOB: 05-18-1989) in the investigation of an armed robbery at the intersection of Governor Nicholls and North Derbigny streets on June 18, 2019.
At approximately 01:14 a.m., the victim was reportedly approached by two male subjects at the intersection of Governor Nicholls and North Derbigny streets, and was subsequently robbed at gun point. One of the subjects was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. However, the second subject escaped capture.
Through investigation, NOPD First District detectives positively identified Thomas as the second perpetrator and obtained a warrant for his arrest on a charge of armed robbery.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Roland Thomas is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.