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Two Suspects Sought for Robbery on Governor Nicholls Street

by Dawne Massey

March 29, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

Two Suspects Sought for Robbery on Governor Nicholls Street

The NOPD needs the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery.

The victim reported that on March 24, 2017, at approximately 10:21 p.m. she was sitting on the steps of a residence in the 700 block of Governor Nicholls when she was approached by two unknown males. One of the males pepper sprayed the victim in the face while the second perpetrator grabbed her purse. Both suspects then fled the scene.

The suspect who pepper sprayed the victim is described as a white male with a short haircut. No description of the second suspect is available.

If you have information about this incident or can identify either of the two suspects please contact any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.