New Orleans Police are asking the public for assistance with identifying and locating a suspect who was wanted for auto theft and hit-and-run driving.
According to investigators, on March 22, 2025, a black-colour 2018 Kia Stinger automobile was stolen from the intersection of Crete Street and Derby Place.
A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run collision. The pictured suspect exited the Kia and left the scene without identifying himself.
The suspect was described as being a slim build Black male with shoulder length dreadlocks and a heavy accent of unknown type. He was wearing the pictured white long-sleeve shirt and dark-color shorts.
Anyone with information regarding the crimes or the suspect’s identity is asked to anonymously call Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
