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Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by NOPD in Seventh District Incident

by Aaron E. Looney

October 19, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Armed Robbery, Seventh District

Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by NOPD in Seventh District Incident

The NOPD is seeking assistance to locate and identify a suspect in the investigation of an armed robbery on October 19, 2020 in the 7400 block of Read Boulevard.

At about 9:00 a.m., the pictured subject entered a pharmacy, brought items to the register and proceeded to make a purchase. During the transaction, the subject produced a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The clerk complied and the suspect fled the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male believed to be in his 50s with a heavy-set build, wearing a white long-sleeved short, blue pants, black shoes, blue face mask and a black hat with a fleur-de-lis.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.