The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating a person of interest wanted for questioning by detectives regarding an armed carjacking investigation.
The incident happened November 25, 2017. At about 12:27 a.m. an armed carjacking occurred in the 1700 block of Pleasure Street where a 2005 Gold Honda Odyssey minivan was taken.
On the same day, at about 1:50 p.m., the vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident where the below pictured subject was seen fleeing from the vehicle at the corner of Bourbon and St. Louis Streets.
Anyone with any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the subject should contact Detective John Wild or any Third District Persons Crimes Detective at 504-658-6030. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.