NOPD searches for suspects connected to alleged gold chain snatching in French Quarter

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding two suspects who are accused of a property snatching incident in the French Quarter.

The incident occurred on Saturday, Feb. 14 around 12:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Bourbon Street. According to the NOPD, a woman “approached and distracted” the victim by dancing with him before removing the victim’s gold chain from his neck.

(Courtesy: New Orleans Police Department)

(Courtesy: New Orleans Police Department)

When the chain fell to the ground, the male suspect picked it up. The two suspects later fled the scene.

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Anyone with additional information about this incident is advised to contact the NOPD Eight District detectives at 504-658-6080.

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