The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is reaching out to the community for help in locating a man wanted on multiple counts, including identity theft and bank fraud. The suspect, identified as Anthony Kip Pazol, a white male born on October 14, 1967, allegedly defrauded a victim in New Orleans earlier this year. The NOPD described the incidents and the suspect's last known address.
On the afternoon of January 10, around 2:00 p.m., Pazol reportedly committed the crimes on Laharpe Street. At the time of the incident, the suspect is said to have falsely claimed he represented an unnamed Sheriff's Office. According to the NOPD's social media post, Pazol's activities included illegal transmission of monetary funds and access device fraud involving an amount between $1,000 and $5,000. His last known location was in Gainesville, Georgia, though it's unclear if he remains there presently.
The NOPD has detailed the counts Pazol is wanted for: one count of LA RS 14:67.16 C (1-3), relating to Identity Theft; one count of LA RS 14:70.4, relating to Access Device Fraud $1k to $5k; one count of LA RS 14:70.8, relating to Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds; and one count of LA RS 14:71.1, relating to Bank Fraud. The authorities have distributed a photo of Pazol in efforts to aid the public in identifying him.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the crime or Pazol's current whereabouts to immediately contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Additionally, anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
