NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two subjects wanted for a simple robbery incident that occurred on October 22, 2021.
At around 11:20 p.m., unknown subject #1 (pictured in white) attempted to distract the victims who were standing at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Orleans Avenue. Meanwhile, unknown subject #2 (pictured in black) tried to pickpocket the victims by attempting to steal an item out of their tote bag. When the victims’ noticed his attempt, subject #2 began physically assaulting the victims while subject #1 ran away. Subject #2 fled in an unknown direction down Bourbon Street with the victim’s property.
Anyone with information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the pictured unknown subjects is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.