New Orleans police search for two men wanted for stabbing and then robbing a man near the French Market.
It armed robbery happened Friday in the 1000 block of French Market Place.
Police obtained an arrest warrant for Tyler Bailey and Elliot Wilkinson in connection to the incident.
They say the two men allegedly stabbed the victim in the back then stole his backpack before running away.
Bailey is described as a white male standing approximately 6’1” with a thin build and long curly hair.
Police describe Wilkinson as a white male standing approximately 5’7” with a muscular build and multiple tattoos on his forearms.
Bailey faces a charge of aggravated battery while Wilkinson faces one charge of attempted second-degree murder.
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.
