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NOPD Seeking Juvenile Escapee and Carjacking Suspect

by Kaitlin M Landry

September 23, 2024

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Simple Robbery, Third District

NOPD Seeking Juvenile Escapee and Carjacking Suspect

The NOPD is requesting the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Carlos Taylor (pictured, DOB: 9/17/07) after escaping from JJIC on September 23, 2024.

The NOPD was notified at 2:14 p.m. Shortly after notification, a “Be On The Look Out” was issued to all NOPD districts for the subject.

An unarmed carjacking was reported around 2:12 p.m. in the 1100 block of Florida Avenue. Through investigation, Taylor was identified as the alleged perpetrator. 

Taylor was arrested on 9/20/2024 on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, Illegal use of a weapon, and aggravated criminal damage to property.  

Further charges are pending.

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.