Suspect Wanted for Attempted Armed Robbery on
N. Maestri & Camp Streets
NEW ORLEANS – The
NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying an
unknown male subject after he implied he had a weapon and tried to rob a victim
today (August 11, 2017).
At around 6:43 a.m., the below unknown subject approached the victim while she was in her vehicle at the intersection of
North Maestri and Camp Streets. The
victim told police the subject then began to talk to her in a friendly
manner. He then advised her that he was going
to take her purse. When the victim
grabbed her phone, the suspect threatened to kill her.
The victim told police the suspect's right hand was located near the right side of his waistband as if he was
implying he had a weapon. The victim was
able to flee the area and no property was taken during the incident.
If anyone knows the
identity of the pictured suspect below, please contact any Eighth District Investigative
Unit (DIU) detective at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve a
crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free
1-877-903-STOP.
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