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Report: Man knocked woman unconscious before kidnapping her in New Orleans

6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago Sunday, July 23 2017 Jul 23, 2017 July 23, 2017 9:54 PM July 23, 2017 in News
Source: WBRZ
Photo: WWL

NEW ORLEANS - Police are seeking a man accused of kidnapping a woman after he beat her unconscious Sunday.

According to police, the attack happened around 5:15 p.m. Sundya in the 1200 block of Poydras Street. Police say the woman was having drinks and playing video games with the man before the two got into an argument.

According to a report from WWL, police say the man followed the woman outside, struck her multiple times and punched her in the face, knocking her unconscious.

“The perpetrator, with the assistance of another subject, then put the victim inside of a Toyota Tundra and fled the scene,” NOPD spokesperson Juan D. Barnes said.

NOPD said that the victim has not been located and the man is still at large. He is wanted for second-degree kidnapping.

Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District Detectives at 504-658-6080. 

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