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Suspect Sought in Eighth District Simple Robbery

by Danielle B. Miller

May 30, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout, Videos

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the pictured subject after his alleged involvement in a simple robbery that occurred in the Eighth District.

See surveillance video here.

On May 27, 2019 around 4:55 a.m., the victim was walking in the 700 block of Canal Street when the subject approached her from behind, snatched her cellphone from her hand and fled the scene.

Anyone with information regarding the subject’s identity or 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.