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Toolbox Thief Wanted for Multiple Incidents in Fourth District

by Ambria R. Washington

July 7, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout, Videos

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Fourth District

The NOPD is searching for an unknown white subject who has been seen on several occasions driving a minivan and breaking into pickup trucks that have toolboxes attached to them.

The most recent incident was reported on July 5, 2016. On multiple occasions, an unknown white subject has been seen on surveillance video driving a silver or gray minivan and stopping to break into toolboxes attached to pickup trucks.  The latest incidents occurred in the 300 block of Hendee Street and the 600 block of Wagner Street.

Surveillance video of two separate incidents can be seen at https://youtu.be/XYW-f0rBFMo and https://youtu.be/zXaArQx1KRw.

Police believe the suspect has been committing these thefts since May and they believe he is responsible for at least six incidents.  

If you have any information on the location or identification of this subject, please contact any Fourth District detective at 504-658-6040. 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.