The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has issued an urgent call for help from the public in locating a juvenile escapee, identified as 17-year-old Carlos Taylor, who is also a suspect in a recent carjacking incident. According to New Orleans Police Department , Taylor, whose date of birth is listed as September 17, 2007, made his escape from the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC) on September 23.
A "Be On The Look Out" alert was dispatched to all New Orleans Police Department districts following a notification to the department that came in at 2:14 p.m., barely minutes after an unarmed carjacking was reported at approximately 2:12 p.m. in the 1100 block of Florida Avenue. Through the subsequent investigation, the New Orleans Police Department identified Taylor as the alleged perpetrator of the carjacking.
Prior to these incidents, Taylor had been arrested on September 20, on multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, illegal use of a weapon and, aggravated criminal damage to property. Further charges are now pending in light of these recent events. Law enforcement considers finding Taylor a high priority and seeks any information that may lead to his apprehension.
The circumstances surrounding Taylor's escape from the juvenile facility remain under investigation. The New Orleans Police Department has not released specific details on how the escape occurred, however, the focus remains firmly on locating Taylor with safety for the community and the involved juvenile as a guiding principle. The New Orleans Police Department has yet to comment on whether this incident will affect security protocols at JJIC. Anyone with information relevant to Taylor's whereabouts or the carjacking is encouraged to reach out to the New Orleans Police Department to assist in their ongoing efforts.
