NOPD is seeking the public’s help to locate two women wanted in connection with a theft and access device fraud investigation.
On August 1, 2026, the victim reported his cellphone and wallet were stolen while he was in a vehicle in the 700 block of Bourbon Street.
Fraudulent charges were later made and investigators identified Chyine Marie Alexis and Myrie Angel Burks as the perpetrators.
Alexis (pictured right, Black female, DOB: 11/05/1981) is sought on theft, access device fraud and identity theft.
Burks, (pictured left, Black female, DOB: 08/02/2006) is sought solely on theft charges.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of these two suspects is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at (504) 658- 6080 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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This type of fraud targets the supply chain and accounts payable departments of businesses.
- Invoice Manipulation: Criminals intercept a legitimate invoice between a supplier and a client and change the banking details to their own. The client pays the bill thinking they are paying their trusted vendor.
- Kickbacks and Bribery: A vendor secretly pays an employee of the purchasing company to ensure their bid is successful or to overlook inflated pricing.