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Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

by Barry C Fletcher

May 16, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Seventh District

Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for auto theft, theft, and illegal possession of stolen things.

According to investigators, on May 10, 2025 Seventh District officers responded to a citizen complaint regarding a stolen vehicle which the owner had located in the 7300 block of Chef Menteur Highway.  On arrival, the officers met with the vehicle owner who advised he had located his stolen vehicle at the location, with the pictured suspect in possession of it. The suspect fled on foot prior to the arrival of police. 

Officers checked the property and found three vehicles, a trailer, and three engines, all of which had been reported as stolen. 

Anyone with information regarding crimes committed at the location or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.