The NOPD has obtained a photo and video of a suspect wanted for robbing and attempted to rob establishments along South Claiborne yesterday (Nov. 17).

Shortly before 2 p.m. an unknown black male walked up to the window of Rally’s in the 2200 block of South Claiborne Avenue. He showed the cashier a gun and demanded cash. The employee complied and the victim fled the scene.

A little after 7 p.m. the same suspect attempted to rob the Diamond Beauty at 2101 South Claiborne Avenue, however the employee told the suspect she was unable to open the register. A few minutes later the suspect reportedly entered the It’s Fashion Store at 2841 South Claiborne Avenue and demanded cash from the register. The employee complied and the suspect fled.

A photo of the suspect was pulled from this surveillance video.

If you have information about any of these incidents or if you can identify this suspect please contact Detective Christopher Puccio or any Sixth District detective at 504-658-6060. 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.