Two unknown males were seen on surveillance footage burglarizing a vehicle in the 6200 block of Dorothea Street on January 13, 2017. The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating these individuals.

The victim told police that she had parked her vehicle under her carport in the area at about 4 p.m., adding that she had left the vehicle’s driver door window down and the vehicle unlocked. When she returned to her vehicle at about 9:30 p.m., she noticed items had been scattered about her vehicle and numerous items missing from the vehicle, including clothing and electronics.

A review of surveillance footage by officers showed a group of individuals walking down nearby Virgilian Street toward Dorothea Street when one suspect walks up to the driver door of the victim’s vehicle. The second suspect is then shown approaching the vehicle, entering from the passenger side and searching the cabin area before leaving the scene. The first suspect then enters the vehicle, placing items in his jacket pocket. The suspect then accessed the trunk of the vehicle and rummaged through it before leaving the scene.

Surveillance video footage of the incident can be viewed at https://youtu.be/5j2jJV1RX4A and https://youtu.be/6DINbtGif2U.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the subjects is asked to contact NOPD Seventh District Detectives at 504-658-6070.

Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Auto Burglary

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