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NOPD Seeking to Recover a Stolen Remote-Controlled Truck

by Paris Holmes

April 23, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Fourth District

NOPD Seeking to Recover a Stolen Remote-Controlled Truck

New Orleans – The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance is locating a remote-controlled truck stolen from a vehicle on April 21, 2020. 

At around 3:15 p.m., the victim’s car alarm was activated.  When the victim checked his car, he discovered his Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL truck (pictured) along with its remote control was taken from inside. 

Currently, a serial number is not available.  However, the owner made several after-market modifications to the truck including the use of reinforcement tape placed on the exterior of the device shown on the picture above.  The truck is valued at approximately $600.

Anyone with information regarding the location of the stolen property or the identity of the thief is asked to contact Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040, or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-822-903-STOP.