The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with an auto burglary that occurred in the Third District.

On June 26, 2019, the victim told police that he left his vehicle unlocked in the 4900 block of Gallier Street. Later that same day, the victim discovered his firearm was taken from inside of his vehicle.

Officers reviewed surveillance video and observed a black sedan arrive in front of the location. An unknown black male wearing a gray hoodie and black pants entered the vehicle. After rummaging through the interior of the vehicle, the subject returned to the sedan.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Third District detectives at 504-658-6030. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Here are some tips on how to avoid car break-ins and thefts.

1.) Lock the doors

2.) Close windows and sunroofs

3.) Don’t leave valuables such as laptops, cell phones, wallets, purses, firearms or GPS devices in the vehicle

4.) Put away the garage door opener and any items with personal information

5.) Move valuables to the trunk before reaching your destination

6.) Don’t leave any keys in the vehicle, including a valet key or a spare key for another vehicle that parks near yours in your garage, driveway, etc.

7.) Park in a well-lighted place whenever possible

8.) Use the emergency brake when parking to make it more difficult for a thief to tow your vehicle away.

Key fobs present a serious weakness in your car's security. An amplifier can detects key fob signals from up to 300 feet away and transmit them to your car so while your keys could be in your house, criminals could still unlock it. To prevent hackers from stealing your key fob signal you can wrap them in foil, place them in a foil-lined box or radio frequency signal blocking bag. You can also put them in your microwave oven – just don’t turn it on.