NOPD searching for accused bicycle thieves

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a series of unrelated bicycle thefts. The cases are the latest ones to roll on the Wheel of Justice.

One theft happened in the Lakeview neighborhood in the 6000 block of Louis XIV Street. Police also released some security camera footage of the suspect. In the video, the suspect is seen removing a bicycle, reported to be a 15 speed Ozone brand mountain bike, from the backyard of a home.

Police also released video in a second investigation in the 2700 block of Hudson Place in Algiers. But in this case, police say the suspect is accused of the attempted theft of a bicycle.

Our report includes two other cases, including the name and photo of a suspect in one of them.

To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, including the footage of the suspects, watch the video at the top of this story. If you have information that could help police close any of the cases, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don’t have to reveal your name or testify in court, and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward.

So far, more than 475 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.

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