The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kaneysha Gabriel (B/F, DOB: 07/16/2000), who is wanted in connection with a theft investigation in the Fifth District.
According to investigators, on September 6, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Gabriel met the victim in the Bourbon Street area. After leaving the area, Gabriel allegedly took possession of the victim’s cellphone.
The victim was later dropped off at an unknown location while Gabriel allegedly left the area with the cellphone still in her possession.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. 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