The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a male subject wanted for the theft of a black 2015 Dodge Durango bearing Florida license plate #ELKB97.
The incident happened on January 20, 2018. At around 10 p.m., the victim’s Dodge Durango was stolen from her driveway in the 2100 block of Pleasure Street.
Surveillance video of the suspect walking in the area can be seen at https://youtu.be/J5xVW7Q59og
The unknown black male subject made entry into the passenger’s side door and removed the spare key from the glove compartment. He entered the driver’s door and fled toward Elysian Fields then in an unknown direction.
Anyone with any information on the identity of the unknown subject or location of the wanted vehicle should contact any Third District detective at 504-658-6030. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.
Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention
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 detects 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.
