Armed Robbery - 08-11-2010

[Derek Canatella]

On Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at around 7:45 P.M., the victim was
walking home in the 2700 block of Athis Street, when an unknown b/m
subject approached him, pointed a blue steel revolver with wooden grip
at him and stated "give me what you've got". The victim handed over
his duffel bag, which contained a small amount of cash, his school
uniform and an algebra book. The perpetrator then stated to the
victim "Better have something in this bag" before fleeing on foot down
Athis Street towards Franklin Avenue, then unknown. The perpetrator
is described as being 25-28 years old, about 6' tall, with a slim,
muscular build, wearing a stocking cap, black t-shirt, khaki shorts
and white/red Air Jordan tennis shoes.

If you have any further information on this incident or suspect,
please call the Third District at 658-6030. You may also call
Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in
your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911
immediately.


Captain Greg Elder
Third District
New Orleans Police Department