Person wearing Chewbacca costume wanted in New Orleans in stabbing incident
Updated: 4:42 PM CDT Apr 26, 2021
The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a person seen wearing a "Star Wars" costume wanted in connection with a stabbing incident.
The stabbing incident happened in the 700 block of Toulouse Street on Saturday.
Police say around 8:50 pm. a street performer known to wear a costume of the "Star Wars" character Chewbacca – reportedly stabbed the victim with a knife after a verbal disagreement.
The person's actual identity is unknown, according to police.
Police say a witness stated that the person's costume head came off during the altercation and revealed the suspect to be a man 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