NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -- Following a series of robberies at Uptown restaurants and bars, some people are wondering if there's anywhere safe in the city. Two of the most recent crimes included in the latest Wheel of Justice report may not help those folks feel any more secure.
One of the cases involves a robbery Wednesday morning at the Success Preparatory Academy in Treme. Two teachers were robbed at the school by a man with a gun. According to police, he approached one of the women outside the building, forced her indoors, then robbed her along with another teacher who was already inside. No kids were at the school; they already had the day off. The attack happened a little before 7:00 in the morning. Police say the school is equipped with security cameras, and we're waiting to see if the robber is visible in any of the footage.
Wednesday's report also included the search for a man who robbed a woman on Baronne Street. Police say he had a weapon and stole her purse and cell phone.
Finally, Wednesday's report included the search for whoever robbed a man while he was simply trying to cut his lawn. Police released a sketch of the attacker, based on a description provided by the victim. It happened in the 2600 block of Florida Avenue.
If you can help police solve any of the cases in this latest Wheel of Justice report, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don't have to reveal your name to earn a reward.
So far, more than 275 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice on WGNO News at 10.
