The Harahan Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that took place Saturday afternoon.Around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Hickory Avenue where they spotted the stolen vehicle heading southbound. Investigators attempted to stop the suspect who fled onto Jefferson Highway before losing control near the intersection with St. George Avenue. Police caught the suspect, later identified as a 15-year-old, with a stolen gun from New Orleans.The suspect and the victim who was carjacked were both taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to investigators, the victim was run over by their own vehicle as it was being stolen.Harahan Mayor Tim Baudier issued a statement saying:While we will not comment on the specifics of the reprehensible events that took place late this afternoon on Hickory Avenue, we will remind the citizens of the efforts by the Harahan Police and City of Harahan to combat the increase in criminal activity in our region. Harahan has one of the finest police forces in the State. In 2021, our Police department responded to over 9,000 calls. The men and women of HPD put their lives on the line every time they show up for work, pull over a vehicle or answer a call. Today, their courage and professionalism was once again, on full display. In a very short period of time, the suspect – a 15-year old male from New Orleans, was identified and quickly apprehended. HPD recovered the stolen vehicle and a stolen gun at the scene. The victim was transported for medical treatment.Witnessing what has been taking place over the past year, we have anticipated this type of activity creeping towards our city. Working with Police leadership and our law enforcement officers, we have been preparing for a moment like this. The City of Harahan is committed to providing our police force with all of the tools necessary to prevent, dissuade and stop this type of behavior. Lawlessness and criminal activity in our community will not be tolerated. We remain vigilant in our commitment to keeping criminals from spreading their violent behavior to our small town. We are very fortunate and appreciative to have dedicated and brave men and women who protect our community all day, every day. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call police at 504-737-9763.
The Harahan Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that took place Saturday afternoon.
Around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Hickory Avenue where they spotted the stolen vehicle heading southbound. Investigators attempted to stop the suspect who fled onto Jefferson Highway before losing control near the intersection with St. George Avenue.
Police caught the suspect, later identified as a 15-year-old, with a stolen gun from New Orleans.
The suspect and the victim who was carjacked were both taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to investigators, the victim was run over by their own vehicle as it was being stolen.
Harahan Mayor Tim Baudier issued a statement saying:
While we will not comment on the specifics of the reprehensible events that took place late this afternoon on Hickory Avenue, we will remind the citizens of the efforts by the Harahan Police and City of Harahan to combat the increase in criminal activity in our region.
Harahan has one of the finest police forces in the State. In 2021, our Police department responded to over 9,000 calls. The men and women of HPD put their lives on the line every time they show up for work, pull over a vehicle or answer a call. Today, their courage and professionalism was once again, on full display. In a very short period of time, the suspect – a 15-year old male from New Orleans, was identified and quickly apprehended. HPD recovered the stolen vehicle and a stolen gun at the scene.
The victim was transported for medical treatment.
Witnessing what has been taking place over the past year, we have anticipated this type of activity creeping towards our city. Working with Police leadership and our law enforcement officers, we have been preparing for a moment like this. The City of Harahan is committed to providing our police force with all of the tools necessary to prevent, dissuade and stop this type of behavior.
Lawlessness and criminal activity in our community will not be tolerated. We remain vigilant in our commitment to keeping criminals from spreading their violent behavior to our small town.
We are very fortunate and appreciative to have dedicated and brave men and women who protect our community all day, every day.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call police at 504-737-9763.
