The NOPD is searching for a subject wanted for a simple robbery carried out while impersonating a police officer in the Second District.

On October 26, 2018, around 10:50 a.m., two men were cutting grass near the intersection of Chestnut and Upperline streets when they were approached by the wanted subject, described as an unknown black male, who identified himself as a police officer.

The subject then flashed a badge, described as a silver star with a pelican on it, at the victims and began questioning about their employer and where they were from. He then asked if they had any marijuana or cocaine in their possession.

The wanted subject then called both victims to their work truck and began patting them down and frisking them. The subject then went into their pockets and removed their wallets.

The subject then instructed the victims to move their truck, alleging it was parked to close to the corner. The wanted subject assisted the victims with backing up and turning the vehicle around. He then told the victims that he would follow behind them in his vehicle.

The wanted subject fled the area with cash in a silver Nissan Sentra with a Louisiana license plate. There is damage to the vehicle on the rear passenger side door.

Anyone with information on this incident or the identity and whereabouts of the wanted subject is asked to contact Second District detectives at 504-658-6020 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.