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Two men are behind bars in connection to multiple carjackings that were reported in the New Orleans area, the Louisiana State Police said. Silas Declouet, 19, and Xavier Finley, 18, were first arrested Saturday evening near Crozat and Iberville streets. Investigators said both were with a 16-year-old boy in a stolen Chrysler 200 when they were arrested. State troopers spotted the Chrysler, which they learned had been reported stolen Nov. 16. Finley tried to hide a handgun and a white, powdery substance under the front passenger seat when he was arrested, investigators said. Officials said Finley was also found with nearly 8.5 grams of marijuana, several credit cards and identification cards. Declouet was found with nearly 4.5 grams of marijuana. After further investigation, state troopers learned that the stolen Chrysler belonged to a woman who had been carjacked and shot by someone matching Finley's description, state police said. State troopers worked with New Orleans police to link Finley, Declouet and the teenager to several assaults, armed robberies and the carjacking. Finley and Declouet were rebooked on additional charges. The boy was released to his mother when he was first arrested, but booked after the recent investigation. The arrest of the three happened before this week's string of carjackings in New Orleans. Detectives are looking for at least four culprits who are responsible for at least six carjackings. State police are continuing investigations into other cases with New Orleans police. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!