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Suspect Wanted for Theft, Possessing Stolen Items on Laurel Street

by Ambria R. Washington

June 25, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Sixth District

Suspect Wanted for Theft, Possessing Stolen Items on Laurel Street

Officers in the Sixth District are looking to locate Joseph Murphy (DOB: 03/29/62) for a theft incident that occurred on May 16, 2018.

Murphy was observed using a stolen check taken from the 4000 block of Laurel Street to purchase approximately $2,700 worth of furniture at a business located in the 3900 block of Euphrosine Street.

He is currently wanted for illegal possession of stolen things and theft. 

Anyone with any information on the suspect should contact any Sixth District Detective at (504) 658-6060. 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.