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NOPD Searching for Car Theft Suspect & Car

by Karen A Boudrie

February 15, 2023

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Fourth District

NOPD Searching for Car Theft Suspect & Car

The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a subject wanted in connection with an auto theft in the Fourth District.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 10:42 AM, an unknown subject (pictured) arrived in the rear parking lot of a business in the 3000 block of Holiday Drive inside of a gray, Kia Optima.  It was later discovered that this vehicle had been previously stolen.

Shortly thereafter, the subject smashed the rear passenger-side window on the victim’s silver Kia Sorento with LA Plate: 922FWR vehicle and climbed inside the vehicle.

The subject then drove off with the victim’s vehicle, leaving the stolen Kia Optima that he arrived in (pictured) behind.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the victim’s vehicle or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact any Fourth District detective at (504) 658-6040 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.