The NOPD is searching for a subject wanted for simple robbery in the Eighth District.

The incident occurred on April 26, 2019 around 8:05 p.m. in the 900 block of Common Street. The wanted subject followed the victim and then allegedly snatched her purse and fled the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident or the identity and whereabouts of the wanted subject 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.