The New Orleans Police Department is reaching out to the public for help in locating Markell K. Mathews, a person of interest in a December 2024 auto theft case. Mathews, a Black female born on January 5, 1997, is not wanted for any crime, but is believed to have valuable information regarding the incident. As of now, the NOPD has not disclosed the specifics of the theft or Mathews' connection to the case.
In their search for answers, New Orleans authorities are seeking the public's help and have stressed that Mathews is not accused of committing a crime herself but may hold key details that could assist the investigation her potential knowledge in the incident is pivotal, according to the NOPD. Anyone with information about Mathews or her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the authorities, who are keen to fill in the blanks of the theft that occurred last winter.
The NOPD has not provided additional details on the nature of the auto theft or how Mathews might be related to it. They have, however, released a photograph of Mathews alongside the request for help. This information and Mathews' picture can be found on the NOPD News website, which details the current situation and provides a point of contact for anyone who can contribute to the ongoing investigation.
