The NOPD is investigation multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred early this morning (April 24, 2023) in the Sixth and Third Districts.

NOPD Sixth District officers responded to calls of vehicle break-ins at a business in the 1900 block of Tchoupitoulas Street.  When detectives arrived, they discovered three burglarized vehicles-however they were informed as many as five others may have been burglarized as well but were no longer at the scene.

Through investigation, detectives determined that the break-ins happened around 4:00 a.m. and video surveillance indicates that the perpetrator(s) arrived in the above-pictured vehicle.

Also this morning, (April 24, 2023) NOPD Third District officers were called to a business in the 4300 block of Chef Mentuer Highway for calls of vehicle burglaries.  Upon arrival, detectives took reports for two vehicle burglaries.  Through investigation it was determined that these vehicle burglaries took place at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Investigators believe the same perpetrator vehicle was used in both incidents.

The investigation is active and ongoing.  There is no further information at this time.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Sixth District detectives at (504) 658-6060 or Third District detectives at (504) 658-6030 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.