Freret Street corner store robbed at gunpoint, police say

The Supermercado La Acacias corner store on Freret Street was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday evening, New Orleans police said.

Two unknown men entered the store in the 4900 block of Freret around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, as the store was closing, according to the initial NOPD report.

“One of the perpetrators pointed a handgun at her and demanded money while the other one stood at the door also demanding money,” the report states. “The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene on foot.”

Both suspects are described as Hispanic males, around 5-foot-3 with a medium build. One carried a black handgun and wore a black hooded sweatshirt with a cloth covering his face, and the other wore a dark-colored jacket, the report states.

Anyone with information is urged to call the NOPD Second District station at 658-6020 to speak to a detective, or CrimeStoppers at 822-1111 to leave an anonymous tip that could be eligible for a cash reward.