Category: Crime

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 killed in shooting on St. Louis Street, NOPD says

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A man who was shot in the 900 block of St. Louis Street during the early morning hours of June 30 has died, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

The NOPD says it responded to the call of an aggravated battery by shooting at approximately 3:30 a.m. and found a man who was shot at least once.

Local media are reporting that the 33-year-old man was approached by a woman, who shot the man following an argument.

NOPD and media sources report that the man was taken to the University Medical Center where he later died.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name and cause of death after an autopsy and notification of next of kin, according to the NOPD.

No additional details were released.

The NOPD asks anyone with information regarding this incident to call homicide detectives at 504-658-5300. Anonymous callers can also contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Subjects sought in Eighth District simple robbery on May 26

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Picture courtesy of the New Orleans Police Department

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is seeking assistance in locating the three pictured subjects, who are sought in the investigation of a simple robbery that occurred on May 26, 2019 at the intersection of Dumaine Street and the Mississippi River.

Through investigation, NOPD Eighth District detectives learned that at about 2 a.m, the victim was sitting on bench at the location when the pictured unknown black female allegedly approached and attempted to sell the victim marijuana. The victim said he agreed to the sale and when he attempted to pay the female, she reportedly grabbed the money from his hand and attempted to flee without making the transaction.

The victim then reportedly grabbed the female’s hand in an attempt to stop her, at which time the two pictured unknown black males allegedly approached and physically assaulted the victim. The subjects then reportedly fled the scene on foot heading toward North Peters Street.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or the identities and/or whereabouts of the pictured subjects is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Subject sought in Eighth District vehicle burglary on June 5

Picture courtesy of the New Orleans Police Department

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is seeking assistance in locating and identifying a subject in the investigation of a vehicle burglary that occurred on June 5, 2019, in the 900 block of Dauphine Street.

At about 5:16 p.m., the unknown pictured subject was captured via video surveillance shattering the rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle and burglarizing the vehicle, taking several power tools. The subject then fled the scene with the property in hand walking eastbound on Dumaine Street to an unknown location.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the pictured subject is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

4 sought for questioning in Canal Street hotel room theft

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New Orleans Police are seeking to question four individuals, including three woman, wanted in connection to an alleged Canal Street hotel room theft on May 23.

The theft occurred in the 500 block of Canal Street after the victim and his friend met three unknown black females while on Bourbon Street and brought them back to their hotel room, according to New Orleans Police.

While in the room, the females allegedly stole property valued at more than $5,500 and fled the hotel.

One of the females wanted for questioning in an alleged hotel room theft in the 500 block of Canal Street.

The females, pictured above, aren’t wanted as suspects although detectives feel they may have knowledge of information vital to the investigation, according to New Orleans Police.

Additionally, the black females were observed talking with an unknown white male (pictured above) who detectives also feel may have information concerning the incident and wish to question him.

Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured persons of interest 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.