The NOPD is searching for two subjects wanted in connection with an Eighth District simple robbery.

The incident occurred on October 1, 2018 around 1:50 a.m. in the 700 block of Tchoupitoulas Street.

The wanted subjects surrounded the victim and repeatedly struck her in the face and head area before stealing her purse. The subjects subsequently used the victim’s phone to take selfies which were uploaded to the victims iCloud account.

Anyone with information on the identity and/or whereabouts of the wanted subjects is asked to contact Detective Elliot Gray or any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.