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NOPD Searching for Suspects in Numerous Shopliftings Reported in the Second District

by Aaron Looney

October 11, 2016

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Second District

NOPD Searching for Suspects in Numerous Shopliftings Reported in the Second District

The NOPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating numerous suspects tied to recent shoplifting incidents reported at locations within the Second District.

  • At about 2:25 p.m. on September 16, an unidentified female was caught on surveillance video taking a cold drink and a box of cigars from the Washington Discount store at 3303 South Broad Avenue. The subject also reportedly threw merchandise in the store, both at the cashier and other customers.
  • At about 11:15 p.m. on September 25, 2016, a male and female suspect were seen taking four cases of beer from the Circle K store at 6229 South Claiborne Avenue and fled the location in a dark-colored sedan.
  • At about 7 p.m. on September 30, an unknown male suspect shoplifted one can of bug spray and paid for another from the Family Dollar store at 8201 Earhart Boulevard. He is described as a black male with twists in his hair, last seen wearing a faded green shirt and black shorts. The suspect reportedly fled the scene toward Carrollton Avenue on a black and white colored bicycle
  • At about 9:30 a.m. on October 1, 2016, an unknown individual shoplifted nine cases of cigarettes from the Circle K store at 6229 South Claiborne Avenue and fled the location on foot.
  • At about 1:30 p.m. on October 6, an unidentified male was seen on surveillance video entering the Circle K store at 6229 South Claiborne Avenue and taking three cases of beer before fleeing the location in a dark-colored vehicle.

A photo of the suspect in the September 16 incident can be found above, while photos of each of the suspects in the remaining incidents can be found below.

Anyone with information regarding any of these incidents is asked to 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 at 1-877-903-STOP.