NOPD is looking for a suspected auto burglar.

On June 12, 2017, at approximately 1:10 p.m., an unknown black male was observed burglarizing a black 2012 Nissan Maxima that was parked in a lot in the 800 block of St. Charles Avenue. He was seen taking a gym bag and additional items out of the vehicle then fleeing the scene on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as an older black male who walks with an extreme limp. He was wearing a fluorescent rain coat and pants, and riding a green 10-speed bicycle.

If you have information about this incident or the identity of the suspect please contact any Eighth District Property Crimes detective at 504-658-6080.

Auto Burglary and Theft

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 detect 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.