NOPD investigates French Quarter ride and robbery case

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a robbery that began with a ride in the French Quarter. The case is the latest one to roll on the Wheel of Justice.

According to police, the crime happened on Sunday, Aug. 24, around 12:30 a.m. They say the man met two women in the 700 block of Bourbon Street and accepted a ride with them in a grey sedan. Police say the two women took the man to a residential neighborhood where another man was waiting, an accomplice, who threatened the victim and robbed him. Then the women and their accomplice drove away from the scene, leaving the victim on the street.

Police released security camera footage that shows two women who are suspects in the case. They did not release any images of the accomplice or the car that was used.

Police do not know where the robbery happened, and they did not release a list of any items that were stolen.

To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, including the images of the two women allegedly involved, watch the video at the top of this story. If you have information that could help police close the case, 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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