The New Orleans Police Department is actively seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred on October 9, 2026. The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black male, estimated to be between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 0 inches tall, with a medium to slim build weighing between 150 and 200 pounds. He has short hair, a beard, and was last seen wearing a black cap, a black jacket with multiple designs on the front and back, black shorts, and gray and white Nike shoes. The suspect was armed with an unknown type of black handgun. The incident took place at approximately 11:23 p.m. in the 4300 block of General De Gaulle Drive. According to investigators, the suspect initially attempted to order food on foot at a drive-thru window. When denied service, he burst through the window, brandished a gun, and again demanded food. After employees refused to serve him, the suspect fled the scene on a motorized scooter. No injuries were reported during the incident. The NOPD is urging the public to review video footage of the event and come forward with any information that could assist in identifying or locating the suspect. Individuals with information are asked to contact Fourth District detectives at (504) 658-6040 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to appeal to the community for assistance in bringing the suspect to justice.