The NOPD is searching for Troy Hargrove (DOB: 10/06/74) after he physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend with a bat in the 3500 block of Garden Oaks Drive.
The incident happened on November 25, 2017. At around 4:10 a.m., Hargrove was involved in a verbal altercation with his ex-girlfriend that eventually became physical. Hargrove reportedly struck the victim and took her purse. When the victim attempted to retrieve her purse, he struck the victim again with a bat causing a large laceration to the victim's head.
Once located, Hargrove will be charged with aggravated second degree battery, theft over $500, possession of stolen property over $500, domestic abuse battery and violation of protective order.
Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Hargrove should contact Detective Tianay Marshall or any Fourth District Property Investigative Unit detective at 504-658-6045 or 9-11. 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.