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NOPD seeks help identifying Saenger Theater graffiti suspects

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New Orleans Police are searching for an unidentified male and female suspects wanted in an alleged criminal damage incident in which the Saenger Theater was graffitied on June 11.

The incident occurred at about 10:40 p.m. when the male and female spray-painted the Basin Street side wall of the Saenger Theater located at 1111 Canal St., according the New Orleans Police.

Before the incident, New Orleans Police believe the male and female arrived in a red Nissan Pathfinder or Armada.

Graffiti spray-painted on the Basin Street side of the Saenger Theater on June 11, according to the NOPD

The graffiti depicts the phrase “Fuck 12,” which references a derogatory term for police.

Built in 1927, the Saenger Theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which designates buildings and other objects with historical significance.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867. 

Suspects sought by NOPD in connection to residential burglary on Burgundy Street

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New Orleans Police are asking the public’s help in identifying suspects wanted in connection to a Tuesday residential burglary in the French Quarter.

The burglary occurred shortly after 9 p.m. when two suspects (pictured above at left) entered the side walkway into the rear courtyard of a residence in the 1000 block of Burgundy Street, according to New Orleans Police.

The suspects allegedly took two firearms, two bicycles and a backpack before fleeing the location towards Esplanade Avenue.

About six hours later, at about 3 a.m. on June 24, an unknown Black male (pictured above at right) used a credit card belonging to one of the victims at the Brown Derby convenience store on Tulane Avenue and Jefferson Davis Parkway, according to New Orleans Police.

Anyone with additional information on the incident or the identities and locations of the suspects is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District Detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Woman arrested in connection to Decatur Street business burglary

NOPD searches for person of interest in reported St. Louis Street auto theft

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A female person of interest is wanted by New Orleans Police in connection to an alleged St. Louis Street auto theft in May and other incidents.

New Orleans Police on June 10 released the above-pictured female who is believed to have information about the alleged auto theft in the 600 block of St. Louis Street on May 17.

Anyone with information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the person of interest is asked to contact Eight District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous calls can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Woman arrested in connection to Decatur Street business burglary

(Photo: Elizabeth Slaton via NOPD)
A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection to a business burglary that occurred yesterday on Decatur Street.

Officers responded to a complaint of a business burglary in the 800 block of Decatur Street in the French Quarter on June 8, according to New Orleans Police.

Eighth District detectives determined through their investigation that Elizabeth Slaton, 36, entered the rear of the business and allegedly stole several items.

Detectives were able to positively identify Slaton and obtain an arrest warrant, the NOPD said.

Slaton was located at the NOPD’s 5th District station at 3900 North Claiborne Avenue and was taken into custody.

Slaton was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on suspicion of simple burglary of a business.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.

IDs sought for 3 men in suspected valet auto theft on St. Louis Street

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Three unidentified male suspects are wanted by New Orleans Police in connection to an alleged Sunday theft of a car and several sets of keys from the valet section of a parking garage on St. Louis Street.

New Orleans Police request public assistance in identifying the three males who allegedly entered a parking garage in the 600 block of St Louis Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. on May 17 and took nine car keys from the valet area before stealing a white Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

One of the suspects is believed to be an individual named Anthony McBride, New Orleans Police said.

The stolen Hyundai has a license plate number of 945DJB. For reference, New Orleans Police provided a picture similar to the one stolen, as well as a picture of the alleged suspects.

The Louisiana Supreme Court complex contains the only parking garage in the 600 block of St. Louis Street and is guarded.

Anyone with information on the identity and location of the wanted suspects or the stolen vehicle is asked to contact New Orleans Eighth District detectives at 504-653-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Identity of suspect sought after alleged theft of Jeep on Iberville Street