N.O. man wanted for impersonating cop, burglary

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Beau Brasseaux (photo from NOPD)

New Orleans, La. -- Police search for a man who allegedly committed burglary while dressed as a police officer.

Investigators say 23-year-old Beau Brasseaux of North Derbigny Street impersonated a police officer and armed himself with a gun.

Police say Brasseaux and another person held people inside a residence on August 16 and stole an undisclosed amount of property. Police have not identified the second suspect.

If you can help police find Beau Brasseaux or know anything about the incident, call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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