New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for purse snatching.
According to investigators, around 11:52 p.m. on March 3, 2026 in the 1100 block of North Rampart Street the pictured suspect committed a purse snatching which resulted in the injuring of the elderly victim. The suspect is believed to be a Black male riding a blue/purple color bicycle.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010. 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