Police Seek Public Help in Multiple Robbery, Theft Cases Across US, Sri Lanka

The New Orleans Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance to locate several individuals connected to different criminal cases. They are looking for Markell K. Mathews, a person of interest in an auto theft case from December 2024, though she is not accused of a crime but may have vital information. The department is also searching for Dernee McGuffy, suspected in a May 19 robbery involving force and intimidation on North Claiborne Avenue. Additionally, Vernon Montgomery is wanted for multiple domestic violence charges and parole violations linked to an incident on Tara Lane. Each case highlights the NOPD's reliance on community support to bring suspects to justice and ensure public safety, with photographs and contact information made available for tips. Authorities have emphasized the importance of public cooperation and assured that information can be provided anonymously.