Police in New Orleans are searching for a man who went missing after leaving a French Quarter bar early Saturday morning. Authorities say the man was last seen walking toward his hotel but never arrived, prompting a missing person investigation and a public request for information.
Man reported missing after leaving French Quarter bar
The New Orleans Police Department is asking for help locating 46-year-old Ameet Kapoor, who disappeared early Saturday morning in the French Quarter.
According to police, Kapoor was last seen around 2:30 a.m. leaving the Erin Rose bar. Investigators say he began walking toward his hotel located at 910 Iberville Street.
Authorities believe Kapoor was heading down Bourbon Street when he disappeared. Police say he never made it back to his hotel.
Description of the missing man
Police provided the following description to help the public identify Kapoor:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ameet Kapoor |
| Age | 46 |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | Around 190 pounds |
| Last Seen Wearing | Black shirt and shorts |
| Last Known Location | Leaving Erin Rose bar in the French Quarter |
Investigators say Kapoor was traveling on foot when he was last seen.
Police asking public for information
The New Orleans Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen Kapoor or knows where he might be to contact authorities.
Police encourage anyone with information to reach out to:
- New Orleans Police Department
- Detective Patrick MacFarlane:Â (504) 658-6195
- NOPD Eighth District Detectives:Â (504) 658-6080
Officials say even small details could help investigators locate Kapoor and determine what happened after he left the bar.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives are continuing to investigate the disappearance and are working to determine Kapoor’s movements after he left the French Quarter bar.
Police often review surveillance footage from nearby businesses, hotels, and street cameras in cases like this to track a missing person’s last known location.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Kapoor’s disappearance.
