New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft and illegal possession of stolen property.
Wanted is Roniell Payne (pictured), Black male, DOB 01/29/2002.
According to investigators, the victim's cellphone was stolen on April 15, 2026 in the 700 block of North Rampart Street. Roniell Payne later sold the stolen cellphone at a business in the 1100 block of Poland Avenue. A warrant for his arrest is on file.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.