New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for felony theft.
Wanted is Ryan Kendall Meilleur (pictured), Black male, DOB 06/28/2006.
According to investigators, on September 9, 2026 at a business in the 600 block of Royal Street a security camera recorded Ryan Kendall Meilleur stealing the victim's cellular phone. Ryan Kendall Meilleur later sold the phone at a business in the 4700 block of Paris Avenue. A warrant is on file for the arrest of Ryan Kendall Meilleur.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at: nopdpio@nola.gov