NOPD needs the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary.
On May, 31, 2017 at approximately 10:46 p.m., an unknown black male was observed pulling on car door handles in the 1900 block of Bayou Road. The suspect was observed opening the victim’s unlocked vehicle and removing a stroller from the trunk. He then placed the stroller on the handlebars of his red 10-speed bicycle and fled northbound on Bayou Road.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing black high top sneakers and a red track backpack. A link to the surveillance video that depicts the incident is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDbYoQqgYjA&feature=youtu.be
If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the suspect please can contact the First District Detective Investigative Unit at 504-658-6010, or call the NOPD 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.