The NOPD has arrested one of two suspects in a shoplifting incident in the 5000 block of Old Gentilly Road on September 13, 2016. Meanwhile, investigators are also seeking assistance from the public in locating the second suspect.

The reporting person told police that at about 5:15 p.m., he observed a subject on video surveillance taking cigarettes from behind the counter at the Big Easy Travel Plaza, located at 5000 Old Gentilly Road. Upon further review of the surveillance, the reporting person told police he observed that the security guard of the business assisted the subject and received a pack of the stolen cigarettes. Officers later arrived on scene and charged the guard, identified as Glenn Carpenter (DOB: 11-01-1961) with municipal principal to theft and municipal possession of stolen property. Below is a photo of the subject at large and charged security guard.

Photos of Carpenter and the second suspect, identified as “Red,” can be found below.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect still at large is asked to contact Third District detectives 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.