(Photo: Courtesy of NOPD)
New Orleans Police are investigating a simple robbery that occurred on Bourbon Street earlier this month and seeking a person who is wanted for questioning in connection to the incident.
The incident occurred July 3 at about 1:30 a.m. at an unknown location on Bourbon Street, according New Orleans Police.
The victim was allegedly thrown to the ground and his cellphone, wallet, and Apple watch taken by an unknown male individual.
Security cameras captured the pictured subject accompanying the victim off a side street after casually approaching him and they did not have prior contact before the observed encounter, according to New Orleans Police.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts and/or identity of the person wanted for questioning 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.