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Suspect Identified in Armed Robbery in Sixth District

by Aaron E. Looney

October 10, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Sixth District

Suspect Identified in Armed Robbery in Sixth District

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Tony Gaines (DOB: 07-11-1970) in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on October 5, 2018, at the intersection of St. Thomas and St. Mary streets.

The victim told police that he was standing with his “friend,” later identified as Gaines, near the intersection when Gaines then allegedly removed a handgun from his waistband, pointed it at the victim and demanded his money. The victim complied and fled the location.

When located, Gaines will be arrested on a charge of armed robbery.

Anyone with information regarding this incident and/or the whereabouts of Tony Gaines is asked to  contact Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.