Police in New Orleans are searching for an alleged stabbing suspect dressed as the Star Wars character, Chewbacca.
Authorities need the public’s help in identifying the person in the costume.
A police report says the subject dressed as Chewbacca, allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife after a verbal disagreement. It happened Saturday at about 8:50 p.m., in the 700 block of Toulouse Street. Police did not say what condition the stabbing victim is in.
Police did say the suspect is a street performer who dresses as the famous Wookiee.
The costumed subject’s actual identity is unknown. However, a witness stated that the subject’s costume head came off during the altercation and revealed the suspect to be a black male, possibly in his 20s.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.