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NOPD Seeking to Locate Handgun Stolen in Eighth District Vehicle Burglary

by Aaron E. Looney

March 15, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

NOPD Seeking to Locate Handgun Stolen in Eighth District Vehicle Burglary

The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a handgun reported stolen during a vehicle burglary in the 100 block of Iberville Street on March 10, 2019.

The pictured Sig Sauer 9MM SP 2022 bearing serial number 24B372188 was stolen during an auto burglary which is believed to have occurred at or about 8:30 a.m. in a parking garage in the 100 block of Iberville Street. The driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle was found shattered, and the handgun was found to have been taken from the vehicle’s glove compartment

For reference purposes, a photo is included of a handgun similar in color, make and model to the handgun reported stolen in this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the reported stolen handgun is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.