NOPD needs help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery in the 8500 block of Belfast Street.

The victim reported that on May 21, 2017, at approximately 1:42 a.m., she was returning home from work when she was approached by an unknown male armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect demanded the victim give him her money and she handed over $50 in cash. He demanded more and she refused, then she began screaming and ran away. The suspect fled down Joliet Street.

He is described as a black male in his 40s, approximately 6’ tall with a thin build and a mustache. The suspect was wearing a dark baseball cap, white shirt with embroidery, blue jean shorts and a backpack.

If you have information about this incident please contact any Second District officer at 504-658-6020. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. 

Armed Robbery

In Louisiana, an armed robbery conviction requires the offender to be imprisoned at hard labor for 10 – 99 years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. When a firearm is used in the commission of the crime, the offender will be imprisoned for an additional 5 years that will be served consecutively to the original sentence.