NOPD Identifies Wanted Suspect in Eighth District Armed Robbery Investigation

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Halbert Wilson Jr. (pictured, black male, DOB: 08-30-1972) in the investigation of an armed robbery that occurred on May 15, 2022, in the 800 block of Saint Lous Street.

At about 6:55 a.m., the perpetrator in this incident allegedly pointed a handgun at a female victim, stole cash from the victim and fled on a bicycle.

Through further investigation, NOPD Eighth District detectives developed and positively identified Wilson as the perpetrator. He is wanted for armed robbery and use of a firearm during a robbery.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Wilson's whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.