NOPD Identifies
Suspect in Armed Carjacking on Calhoun Street
NEW ORLEANS – The
NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Jerrod Jacobs (DOB: 04-12-1995) in
connection with an armed carjacking that occurred in the 3500 block of Calhoun
Street on July 5, 2017.
The victims told police that at about 1:30 a.m., they
arrived and parked their 2013 gray Toyota Corolla in the area. At that time,
according to the victims, two unknown black males in hooded sweatshirts
approached them, with both subjects pointing handguns at the victims and
demanding they exit the vehicle and drop all belongings. The victims complied
and the subjects fled the scene in the vehicle.
As investigation into the incident progressed, detectives
were able to identify Jacobs as one of the suspects.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jerrod Jacobs,
the second suspect or further details of this incident is asked to contact
Second District detectives at 504-658-6020. 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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