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Suspect Sought by NOPD in Auto Theft on Canal Street

by Aaron E. Looney

September 7, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

Suspect Sought by NOPD in Auto Theft on Canal Street

The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a subject believed to be responsible for an auto theft that occurred in the 900 block of Canal Street on September 3, 2017.

At about 12:35 a.m., an unknown black male subject became very friendly with the valet staff at an area hotel, at which time he convinced the hotel valet staff that he parked his vehicle at the location. The unknown male drove away from the area with a black 2016 Land Rover SUV.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.