NOPD is looking for an auto burglary suspect who was captured on surveillance video.

On December 15, 2016, at 4:25 p.m., surveillance video shows an unknown black male burglarizing an unlocked vehicle in the 700 block of Touro Street.  

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a green and black baseball cap, gray sweatshirt and black pants or jeans. A link to the surveillance video is available here:  https://youtu.be/LVb2FHtQIYQ.

If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the suspect please contact Detective Ryan St. Martin or any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. 

Auto Burglary and Theft

Vehicle burglaries 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 keys in the vehicle