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Suspect Wanted for Auto Burglary on Strathmore Drive

by Ambria R. Washington

February 27, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Seventh District

Suspect Wanted for Auto Burglary on Strathmore Drive

The NOPD is searching for a male subject wanted for burglarizing a vehicle and pulling on door handles along Strathmore Street.

On February 24, 2018, the above pictured subject was seen burglarizing a vehicle around 3:38 a.m. in the 7400 block of Strathmore Drive. The same subject was also observed pulling on door handles in the same area on February 22, 2018.

Anyone with any additional information regarding the above pictured subject should contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. 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.