A man is wanted in connection to a Thursday robbery incident on Orleans Street in which a victim was struck on the head before the suspect took his wallet, according to New Orleans Police.
The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Orleans Street when the unidentified suspect (pictured above) began striking him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground, according to New Orleans Police.
The suspect allegedly took the victim’s wallet and feld the scene.
The suspect is described in his late teens or early 20s, weighing about 300 pounds, and wore blants and a black jacket, according to New Orleans Police.
Anyone with information on this incident and/or the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.