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NOPD Searches for Suspects in Eighth District Simple Robbery

by Danielle B. Miller

May 15, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District, Simple Robbery

NOPD Searches for Suspects in Eighth District Simple Robbery

NOPD officers are searching for three suspects who are wanted in connection with a simple robbery that occurred near the intersection of Burgundy and Governor Nicholls streets.

On March 30, 2019 around 9:15 p.m., the victim was reportedly involved in a verbal altercation with the subjects that escalated to him being struck several times while inside of his vehicle.

During the course of the attack, the victim was allegedly forcefully removed from his vehicle as the perpetrators entered his vehicle and removed his firearm and money. The perpetrators then fled the scene in possession of the victim’s property.

Anyone with any information regarding the subjects’ whereabouts should contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.