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Suspect Sought by NOPD in Seventh District Auto Theft Incident

by Aaron E. Looney

September 7, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Seventh District

Suspect Sought by NOPD in Seventh District Auto Theft Incident

The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the pictured suspect in the investigation of an auto theft that occurred on August 31, 2022, in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

At about 7:17 p.m., the victim arrived at the location. The pictured unknown subject then approached the victim’s vehicle and threatened the victim, implying that he was armed. The victim exited the vehicle and the suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle, which was later recovered.

The suspect is described as a black male, believed to be in his late 20s and standing about 5’9” to 6’0”, who reportedly frequents the area.

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.