The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Kristian Willemoes (DOB: 03-18-1980) in connection to several simple burglary incidents and Ekaterina "Katya" Sitnikova (DOB: 01-06-1982) in connection to fraud in the Second District.

On August 30, 2016 at around 3:00 p.m., the victim woke up from a nap in his residence in the 1500 block of Calhoun Street and noticed his cell phone, wallet and black laptop were missing from his living room. The victim also informed officers that his credit card was charged within 30 minutes from the time it was stolen. Upon arrival, officers did not observed an signs of force entry and believe the front door was unsecured while the victim was sleeping.

On August 20, 2016 at around 10:30 p.m., the victim left her apartment when she returned, the next day, she discovered the back door open and her laptop missing. The victim’s roommate told police she was sleeping upstairs in her bedroom in the 900 block of Lowerline said she noticed an unknown male walking in her room. The subject apologized and left the residence. The roommate told police she assumed it was one of her roommate’s friends and went back to sleep.

Through the course of the investigation, NOPD received a Crimestoppers tip that helped identify the two suspects responsible for the incidents. A photo of the suspects can be seen below. 

Investigators believe the suspects may be responsible for other similar incidents in the area.

If anyone has any information on the location of the two suspects, please contact any Second District detective at (504) 658-6020. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.