The NOPD is seeking an individual who used a credit card reported as stolen during a vehicle burglary that occurred on September 28, 2016, in a parking lot at Delgado Community College.

At about 3:52 p.m., Third District officers responded to a vehicle burglary on the campus of Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Avenue. In speaking to the victim, officers learned that the victim had parked his vehicle in the lot at 7:45 a.m. and returned to the vehicle at 11:45 a.m. During his drive home, his credit card company contacted him to advise that his credit card was being used. The victim said he checked his center console, where he normally keeps his wallet, to find the wallet missing. He then contacted police. The victim stated that he believed his vehicle was secured when he parked.

Surveillance video of this individual who used the stolen credit card at an Auto Zone in the 1500 block of Elysian Fields Avenue can be viewed at https://youtu.be/iM16k-fQ-2Q.

Anyone with information regarding this individual or the vehicle burglary incident is asked to contact Third District detectives at 504-658-6030. 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.

Auto Burglary

Vehicle burglaries 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