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November 12, 2010

The New Orleans police Department – Public Information Office

New Orleans/>/> Police Seeking Two Unknown Suspects for Shoplifting  

New Orleans/>/> - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two unknown suspects wanted in connection with a shoplifting.  The offense occurred October 30, 2010, approximately 10:20 A.M., inside of The Family Dollar Store located at 4525 Old Gentilly Road.                 

According to investigators, the suspects entered the store at which time the male suspect was observed concealing packs of deodorant into his pants while the female was at the end of the aisle acting as the look out person.  An employee who observed the male suspect concealing the merchandise told him to put the packs of deodorant back.  The suspect put back three packs of deodorant and fled bumping into the employee.  The employee stated the female assisted the suspect by getting in her way as she attempted to stop the suspects exiting the store.       

The suspects were captured on the stores security surveillance system.  Pictures of the suspects are attached to this press release. 

Third District Detective Roger Caillouet is actively working the case and following up on leads given by our citizens.     

Citizens with information that can help locate or identify the suspects are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867).  Callers could receive a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person and they do not have to give their name nor testify to receive the award.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

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Officer Garry Flot