The NOPD is looking for a stolen vehicle and a group of suspects believed to be associated with additional auto burglaries in the area.
The victim reported she parked her vehicle in the 6100 Block of Colbert Street on June 4, 2017, at approximately 7 p.m. When she returned at 8 p.m. her vehicle was missing. The vehicle has since been seen being used throughout the Third District, and a number of unknown black males have been observed getting into and out of the vehicle and committing vehicle burglaries.
The stolen vehicle is described as a silver, four-door 2015 Lexus ES with Louisiana license plate number ZJL114. A photo of a similar make and model vehicle is included.
If you have information about this incident or the location of this vehicle please contact any Third District detective at 504-658-6030 or call the NOPD’s non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.
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.