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Robbery Suspect Wanted in the Eighth District

by Paris Holmes

November 8, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District, Simple Robbery

Robbery Suspect Wanted in the Eighth District

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for information that can lead to the arrest of a suspect involved in a robbery incident that happened on November 7, 2019.    

At around 9:30 p.m., the victim was in the 900 block of Orleans Avenue when the pictured unknown male began striking him in the back of his head.  When the victim fell to the ground, the suspect stole his wallet and left the scene.   

The suspect is described as being in his late teens or early 20’s.  He weights approximately 300 pounds, and wore black pants and a black jacket. 

Anyone with information on this incident and/or the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at  1-877-903-STOP (7867).