2nd District Email Blast

Email Blast

NOPD 2^nd District

 

On May 7th between 8:45pm and or about 9:24pm, there were two armed robbery offenses in the district. The locations were as follows:

 

8:45pm @ Peniston & Carondelet Street

9:24pm @ 4400 Baronne Street

 

Both robbery offenses were related. They were committed by two (2) black males armed with a dark colored handgun. In both cases, the victims were walking in the neighborhood and approached by the perpetrators on foot.

 

After the initial robbery, officers flooded the area. When the second robbery occurred, officers were already in the area and quickly spotted the suspects in the 1700 block of Cadiz Street. A foot chase ensued and officers were able to apprehend one of the suspects. His accomplice was able elude officers. The suspect - - a KNOWN 16 YEAR OLD JUVENILE - - was subsequently identified by the victims and placed under arrest. Officers also recovered the gun used in the robberies. Detectives are currently investigating the robberies, in an attempt to identify the second suspect. Detectives are also investigating the suspects possible involvement in other robberies in the district.

 

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson or Det. Nathan McGahee at 658-6024 or 658-6020.  You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

 

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately. 

 

Major Kirk Bouyelas

Second District Commander

New Orleans Police Department