Category: Bourbon Street

NOPD: Man reports theft of cash and $15,000 Rolex watch after meeting woman on Bourbon Street

Courtesy of the NOPD.

A man was deprived of one $15,000 black Rolex watch and roughly $2,000 on June 12 after meeting an unidentified woman on Bourbon Street, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

Shortly after the encounter, according to the NOPD, both the man and woman went to his hotel in the 100 block of Barrone Street. The woman left the hotel alone and later the victim noticed his watch and cash missing, according to the NOPD, which noted that the incident was reported at approximately 4:40 a.m.

The NOPD released a photograph (pictured above) of the suspect on July 5.

The NOPD is investigating the alleged theft and is asking anyone with information to contact the Eighth District Investigative Unit at 504-658-6080, or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Man reported missing; last seen on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Police are seeking assistance in locating a man who was reported missing on Tuesday.

Michael Jerome Johnson, 39, was last seen at about 2 a.m. on July 2 at an unknown location on Bourbon Street, according to New Orleans Police.

Johnson is described as a 5 feet 2 inches and approximately 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green shirt, brown camouflage shorts and green shoes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Jerome Johnson is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.