New Orleans Police seek public help to find missing 13-year-old Raiden Lazard

Helena Moreno, Mayor of City of New Orleans
Helena Moreno, Mayor of City of New Orleans
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The New Orleans Police Department asked for the public’s assistance on March 26 in locating a missing juvenile, Raiden Lazard. Lazard, a 13-year-old Black male, was last seen around 7:00 p.m. on March 25 at his home in the 4400 block of Jeanne Marie Place and has not been heard from since.

Lazard is described as being approximately 4 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing about 110 pounds. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a black sweatshirt with a white shirt and black pants.

Police say they are concerned for his safety due to his age and the circumstances of his disappearance. The department is urging anyone with information regarding Lazard’s whereabouts to contact Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or NOPD at 504-821-2222.

The search continues as authorities work to gather more details that could lead to finding him safely.



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