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NOPD Searches for Subject Wanted for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

by Danielle B. Miller

May 23, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Fourth District

NOPD Searches for Subject Wanted for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

NOPD officers have obtained an arrest warrant for Khalil Allen (DOB: 01/21/2002), who is wanted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

On April 21, 2019 around 8:30am, the victim’s 2016 white Volkswagen was observed missing from the 3200 block of Potomac Street. The vehicle’s keys were reportedly taken during a previous burglary that occurred on February 28, 2019 at the above location.

On April 24, 2019, the stolen vehicle was used during several vehicular burglaries which occurred on Timber Bluff Lane and Forest Park Lane.

On April 26, 2019, the vehicle was recovered in the 3500 block of Texas Drive. During the course of the investigation, Allen’s fingerprint were discovered inside of the victim’s vehicle. 

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Khalil Allen should notify Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.