Woman accused of robbing a victim at gunpoint with 3 children present
New Orleans police are seeking assistance in locating a suspect who is accused of robbing a victim at gunpoint with three kids present in Algiers.
According to police, Deijon Thomas, 25, is accused of robbing the passenger of her vehicle with children present at the 3600 block of MacArthur Boulevard on Sept. 23 around 7 p.m.
Thomas is accused of demanding money from the victim, and when the victim didn't compile, Thomas pulled out a gun.
The victim eventually complied and exited Thomas' vehicle. Thomas fled in her Nissan Altima.
Thomas will be charged with one count of armed robbery with the use of a firearm, and three counts of domestic abuse battery for the child endangerment.
Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Deijon Thomas’ whereabouts is urged to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.