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NOPD searching for Elysian Fields motorcycle thief

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is trying to identify and arrest a man who is accused of stealing a motorcycle. The case is the latest one to roll on the Wheel of Justice.

According to police, the crime happened around 6:00 in the morning on March 7 in the 3800 block of Elysian Fields. A residential security camera recorded video of the suspect walking with the motorcycle along a nearby residential street.


Police say the motorcycle is a 2006 Yamaha 1100 V-Star.

About a month ago, police also investigated a motorcycle theft from a residence on Verbena Street, about a mile from the Elysian Fields location.

To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, including the surveillance footage, watch the video at the top of this story.

If you have information that could help the NOPD identify or locate the person responsible for stealing the motorcycle, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. Remember, 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 450-people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.

More than 450 people have been arrested after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice