Authorities in New Orleans are on the lookout for a man accused of theft, identity theft, as well as illegal transmission of monetary funds. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) released information regarding the suspect, actively seeking public assistance to help locate him.

The man in question is Darrell Michael Smith, identified as a Black male, born on September 21, 1964. NOPD alleges that last Friday, Smith engaged in a criminal act around 1:53 p.m. on the 200 block of Bourbon Street, where he is accused of stealing the victim's wallet. Subsequent to the alleged theft, it is claimed that several unauthorized transactions were made using the victim's stolen credit/access card.

An official statement and the suspect's image were released on the NOPD News website, providing details that could aid in his apprehension. The New Orleans Police encourage those with knowledge of the crime or Smith's whereabouts to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Additionally, individuals who wish to remain anonymous can opt to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111, offering a discrete channel through which to proffer leads or information, no matter how inconsequential they may seem.