The New Orleans Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating and identifying an unknown suspect involved in a theft by fraud incident. The suspect is described as an unknown black male. The alleged criminal activity took place on the evening of June 27, 2026, specifically around 9:55 p.m. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Royal Street in the Eighth District of New Orleans. According to police reports, the suspect allegedly utilized a bank card that had been reported stolen during a separate vehicle burglary earlier that same evening. The burglary took place in the 1200 block of Poydras Street. The suspect is accused of using the compromised card to make fraudulent purchases at two separate businesses located on Royal Street. Authorities emphasize that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The NOPD is urging anyone who may have information regarding the identity or location of this suspect to come forward. Detectives from the NOPD Eighth District can be contacted directly at 504-658-6080. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is available at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Additionally, tips can be submitted online through the Crimestoppers website at https://www.crimestoppersgno.org. The public is encouraged to assist law enforcement in this investigation by providing any relevant details that may help identify the individual responsible for the fraudulent transactions.