NOPD is looking for a Jeep Cherokee that was taken from a parking lot on Tulane Avenue.

The victim reported that she parked and locked her vehicle in front of a business in the 4000 block of Tulane, then realized she left the vehicle running with the key inside. She decided to walk home to retrieve her spare key, but fell and required transport to a local hospital for her injuries. When family members learned where the car was parked they went to retrieve it but it had been taken.

The missing vehicle is a green 2004 Jeep Cherokee with Louisiana license plate number WXN227. A photo of a similar make and model is included.

If you have information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle please contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010.

Auto Burglary and Theft

Vehicle burglaries and thefts are largely avoidable. 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 or GPS devices in plain view

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 detect 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.