The NOPD is searching for a subject wanted in connection with a theft in the Sixth District.
On Friday, May 25, 2018, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the wanted subject entered a business in the 3100 block of Magazine Street and asked to use the bathroom.
The subject entered the business’ office and took an employee’s purse. The subject then took the purse to the bathroom, where the victim’s wallet was stolen and the purse was later discovered in a cabinet under the sink. The subject also took a bottle of vodka before leaving the location on foot.
Surveillance video of the incident can be seen here.
The wanted subject is described as an unknown black male, in his late 30’s, with a thin build, and a light complexion. He was wearing a white polo style T-shirt, dark jeans, and a bucket hat.
Anyone with information on this incident or the identity and whereabouts of the wanted subject is asked to contact Detective Amanda Williams at 504-658-6123 or any member of the Sixth District Property Crimes Unit at (504)658-6060, or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.