NOPD is looking for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that took place earlier today (Oct. 3).
At approximately 10:29 a.m., an unknown black male was observed entering the Family Dollar store in the 4500 block of Old Gentilly Road. He retrieved a drink from the store’s cooler and approached the cash register, where he displayed a firearm to the cashier. The suspect then took money from the register and fled on foot in an unknown direction.
He is described as being in his mid to late twenties and having a dark brown complexion. The perpetrator was wearing white tennis shoes, blue jeans, a white short-sleeve shirt, a brown bucket hat, and glasses. He also had a towel over his head.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Detective Roger Caillouet or any Third District detective at 504-658-6030. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.