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NOPD Searching for Moving Truck Stolen in Armed Carjacking on Bullard Avenue

by Aaron E. Looney

September 5, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Seventh District

NOPD Searching for Moving Truck Stolen in Armed Carjacking on Bullard Avenue

The NOPD is seeking the assistance of citizens in locating a moving truck reported stolen in an armed carjacking that occurred on September 4, 2017 in the 4900 block of Bullard Avenue.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 1 p.m. in the parking lot of a strip mall in the area.

The vehicle reported stolen is a yellow 26-foot Penske truck bearing Indiana license plate # 2242640.

The perpetrator in this incident is described as a black male between 35 and 40 years old, standing approximately 6’0” tall with long dreadlocked hair.

A picture is included of a vehicle similar in color, year, make and model to the vehicle reported stolen in this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. 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.