A late-night rideshare meetup in the French Quarter turned into a gunpoint robbery early Sunday when a person climbed into a car outside Bourbon Street, only to be held up moments later, according to police. The suspect demanded the victim’s phone and wallet, then forced them out of the vehicle before taking off on foot.
Detectives Scour Video, Plead For Footage
NOPD detectives are leading the investigation and are asking witnesses, nearby businesses, and anyone who might have captured the incident on surveillance or cellphone video to come forward. The department routinely urges the public to share tips and footage in similar cases, according to an advisory and media bulletin posted by the NOPD.
Recent Robberies Put Quarter On Edge
Robberies like this have been surfacing across the area in recent weeks, adding to jitters about late-night travel around the French Quarter. On April 13, police reported that several people were robbed at gunpoint while walking toward the Quarter and that a…..