NOPD needs the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in an armed robbery.

On September 11, 2016, at approximately 4 a.m., an armed robbery occurred at the intersection of Adams and Hickory streets. The victim reported his wallet and phone were stolen at gunpoint.

Through further investigation, Johnny Byrd (DOB: 7/14/1996) was identified as one of the perpetrators and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Byrd is described as being 5’6” tall, weighing 182 pounds, with short hair or a shaved head. He has “Alive or Dead” with a picture of a fly tattooed across his forehead and “Why me?” over his right eyebrow. He is also known to wear glasses.

A photo of Byrd is included below.

If you have any information regarding this incident or Johnny Byrd’s whereabouts please contact Second District detectives at 504-658-6020. 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.