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Suspects Wanted By The Special Victims Unit

by Barry C Fletcher

June 11, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Sexual Assault

Suspects Wanted By The Special Victims Unit

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and sexual battery. 

Wanted is Romelo A. Harper (pictured), Black male, DOB 10/10/2003. 

According to investigators, Romelo A. Harper committed the crimes on January 13, 2025 at an undisclosed location in New Orleans.  A warrant is on file for his arrest. 

Anyone with information regarding the crimes or the location of Romelo A. Harper is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at 504-658-5267 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.