Man in Full Chewbacca Costume Accused of Stabbing Attack in New Orleans
The head of the costume came off during the altercation—but, unhelpfully, police only have a picture of the suspect with the full outfit on.
NOPD
After all this time, Chewie seems to have joined the dark side. Police in New Orleans have released a picture of a man in a full Chewbacca costume who they have accused of stabbing someone last Saturday night. NOPD officials said the man is believed to be a street performer and the head of his costume came off during the altercation—but, unhelpfully, police only have a picture of the suspect with the Chewbacca head on. According to local news site NOLA, witnesses who saw Chewie headless said he appeared to be a man in his twenties. Police haven’t provided an update on the victim.
#NOPD looking for street performer who wears a Star Wars Chewbacca costume, believed to be unknown black male in his 20s. Subject is suspected of stabbing victim w/knife during altercation on April 24. Call 504-658-6080 or @Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 with any information. pic.twitter.com/J1juCJzZAd
— NOPD (@NOPDNews) April 26, 2021
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