NOPD Looking to
Identify, Locate Suspect in Simple Robbery on Elysian Fields Avenue
NEW ORLEANS – The
NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a
subject believed responsible for a simple robbery in the 1600 block of Elysian
Fields Avenue on July 12, 2017.
At about 5:40 p.m., the victim retrieved cash from the ATM located
outside of the Magnolia Gas Station at 1601 Elysian Fields Avenue. The pictured
subject then allegedly snatched the cash from the victim’s hand and entered the
pictured vehicle before fleeing the scene.
The suspect is described as a black male possibly between
the ages of 25 and 25 years old with a low to medium haircut and clean shaven
face. He is further described as standing about 5’8” to 5’10” in height with a
medium build. He was last seen wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt, dark colored
pants and black or gray sneakers.
The vehicle is described as a blue Ford F-150 step-side
truck bearing a Louisiana license plate. A partial read of the plate number shows
the digits C5****5.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to
contact Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. 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.
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