NOPD is looking for a car burglar who turned into a car thief.

At approximately 3:53 a.m. on October 3, 2016, the suspect was observed taking a purse from the rear passenger seat of a vehicle in the 5400 block of Laurel Street. At 4:10 a.m., surveillance cameras captured the suspect returning to the vehicle with the victim’s keys and stealing her gray 2015 Audi Q7. 

A photo of a similar make and model is included below. The stolen vehicle has Louisiana license plate number ZNC167.   

If you have any information about this incident or know the whereabouts of this vehicle please contact Detective Sa’Brina James or any Second District detective at 504-658-6020. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. 

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 keys in the vehicle