A 30-year-old woman is wanted on suspicion of theft and assault charges after driving away from a Canal Street parking lot with two boots attached to her rental vehicle following an altercation with an officer in November, according to New Orleans Police on Tuesday.
Police officials said the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the parking lot located at 201 Canal St., Brandie Yvonne Moody parked her rental vehicle without paying for parking.
Moody fought with the booting officer when they refused to remove the car boots placed on her vehicle for non-payment, causing minor injuries, NOPD said.
After the altercation, Moody allegedly stole the booting company’s thermal printer and fled the scene with the two boots still attached, damaging her rental vehicle in the process
New Orleans Police said Moody is now being sought on suspicion of charges that include felony theft, simple assault and simple battery. Officials said Moody also goes by the name of “Brandie Yvonne Bell.”
Officials urge the public to contact NOPD Detective Mark Boyle at 504-658-6703 or by email at mboyle@nola.gov, or contact NODP Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 with any information on the whereabouts of Moody.
Pictured: Brandie Moody/Courtesy of NOPD.