NOPD is looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary and fraudulent use of a debit card.

The victim reported that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on January 31, 2017, an unknown black male was observed utilizing a stolen debit card at a business located in the 4000 block of Canal Street. The card was recently stolen from a parked vehicle in the 500 block of South Telemachus Street. The suspect is also wanted in connection with the burglary of that vehicle.

If you have any information about either of these incidents or the identity of the suspect please contact the First District Investigative Unit at 504-658-6010. 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