New Orleans Pet Care: 12/29/13

On Saturday, December 28, 2013 at approximately 2241 hrs Ofc. Gambino was called to an armed carjacking in the 1500 block of 8th St. Ofc. Gambino arrived on scene with Ofc. Miller at approximately 2243 hrs. Upon arrival Ofc. Gambino was informed that the victim’s 2012 black Mazda with a cracked windshield and Omega sticker was stolen at gunpoint in front of his house. The assailant, a black male approximately 17 to 20 years of age wearing a red sweatshirt with a blue bandanna over his face, approached from the rear, pointed a silver semi automatic gun at the victim and demanded the vehicle. The victim got out of the vehicle and the assailant drove away going east on Eighth street. NOPD officers arrived on scene at approximately 2300 hrs and took witness statements. Ofc. Gambino reported findings to NOPP headquarters and cleared the scene. Nothing further to report at this time.