The NOPD Eighth District is searching for an unknown white subject after he was captured on video burglarizing a victim’s vehicle.

The incident happened on May 22, 2017. At around 7:45 p.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 700 block of Loyola Street in a downtown open parking lot.  At which time, an unknown white male subject was captured on video surveillance footage burglarizing an unlocked vehicle and taking a Fuelman gas card.

The subject is described as an unknown white male. He was seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans with a large black back pack. The unknown male subject fled the scene heading eastbound on Loyola Avenue then in an unknown direction.  

If anyone has any further information on the identity of the above photographed subject, please contact any NOPD Eighth District Detective at 504-658-6080. 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.

Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention

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.