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NOPD Searching for Stolen Gun in the Eighth District

by Paris Holmes

June 9, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

NOPD Searching for Stolen Gun in the Eighth District

New Orleans - The NOPD is searching for a stolen handgun that was taken during an auto burglary incident that occurred on June 1, 2020. 

At around 8:30 p.m., the window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Rampart Street was shattered.  When the owner of the car returned to his vehicle, he discovered his “Sig Sauer” handgun was missing along with several cigars.  For reference purposes only, a picture of a gun similar to the reported stolen handgun is posted.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the reported stolen handgun, is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.