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September 8, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 Suspect Wanted for Rape

New Orleans/>, LA/>/> - The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of an unknown, Middle-Eastern male, wanted in connection for rape.  The offense occurred on July 31, 2010, shortly after 2:00A.M., near the 300 block of Cherokee Street.

According to investigators, the suspect, an American Cab Company cab driver picked up the victim and her male acquaintance at the intersection of Saint Phillip and Royal Streets.  The victim’s male acquaintance was dropped off at the intersection of Saint Charles/>/> and Louisiana Avenues.  The suspect then drove near the 300 block of Cherokee Street where he raped the victim.

The suspect was driving a newer model white van, possibly a Dodge or Toyota, an American Cab.

Attached is a compsite sketch of the suspect and a photograph of the American Cab./>/>

Wanted:        Unknown, Middle-Eastern Male

Wanted for:    Rape

Anyone having information concerning this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court. 

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Officer Shereese Harper/>