The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Mark Anthony Fortuna (DOB: 11-25-1983) in connection with a simple robbery incident that occurred on June 7, 2018 in the 2200 block of Poydras Street.
At about 4:50 a.m., the victim and Fortuna were reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation in the area over Fortuna’s medication allegedly being stolen from his vehicle the prior day. During the altercation, the victim said, Fortuna threatened to shoot the victim if he did not return Fortuna’s medication. Fortuna then reportedly took the victim’s medication bag from his hand and fled the scene in a small gray four-door vehicle.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Mark Anthony Fortuna is asked to contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.