New Orleans grocery retailer evacuated, man arrested after tried carjacking: NOPD
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A person was arrested, and a New Orleans grocery retailer was evacuated in reference to an tried carjacking investigation on Monday, Oct. 28.
The New Orleans Police Division reported that officers responded to a report of an tried carjacking close to the intersection of O’Keefe and Girod streets.
NOPD officers stated an preliminary investigation reveals {that a} man, recognized as 38-year-old Joel Lee Miller, allegedly tried to carjack somebody within the space earlier than operating right into a grocery retailer within the 700 block of Baronne Road.
The sufferer was reportedly in a position to get to a secure space and make contact with legislation enforcement.
In response to the NOPD, Miller was taken into custody shortly after the report was made, and the shop was briefly evacuated whereas police investigated.
The world has since been deemed as secure, and prospects and staff have been ready to return to the shop.
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