Police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a simple burglary in the Central Business District.
Employees saw the man stealing pieces of copper from the 1600 block of Perdido Street at about 11:20 a.m. Aug. 31, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The address appears to match up with Entergy’s downtown office.
Investigators obtained security footage showing a white male at the scene. Police said he fled along Perdido Street before crossing South Claiborne Avenue toward South Roman Street.
The man was riding a blue bicycle during the burglary and is regularly seen in the area, according to NOPD.
Anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts can call Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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