Second District Carjacking, Simple Robbery Reported 

NEW ORLEANS – Second District detectives are investigating two incidents that took place during the past 24 hours.

On November 23, 2016, at approximately 2:35 a.m. the victim reported that she was stopped at a red light at St. Charles Avenue and Nashville Avenue when she was rear-ended by a silver four-door vehicle occupied by four college-aged black males.

The victim stepped out of her vehicle to inspect the damage and two of the suspects exited the rear of the silver vehicle and jumped into her red four-door Hyundai Elantra and drove off, followed by the remaining two suspects in the silver vehicle. They were last seen on St. Charles heading toward Napoleon Avenue.

A photo of a similar make and model to the stolen vehicle is included below.

On November 22, 2016 at approximately 3 p.m., a simple robbery occurred in the 8500 block of Belfast Street. The victim was speaking to a male relative, later identified as Lester Roberts (DOB: 01/12/1966) when he took two $100 bills from her and fled the area in an unknown vehicle.

The victim positively identified Roberts as the perpetrator in the robbery and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

If you have information about either of these incidents please contact any Second District detective at 504-658-6020. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 504-821-2222. For emergencies, call 911 immediately.