Surveillance Video Captures Suspect During Vehicle Burglary on Philips Street

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New Orleans Police Department Public Information Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 17, 2017

Surveillance Video Captures Suspect During Vehicle Burglary on 

Philips Street

suspect


NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a male suspect believed to be responsible for a vehicle burglary that occurred in the 2700 block of St. Philips Street.

 

The incident happened on June 23, 2017. At about 5 p.m., the victim parked her vehicle in the driveway of her residence leaving the doors unsecured. About an hour later, the victim returned outside and observed the front drivers’ side door partially opened. The victim then observed the interior of her vehicle ransacked and her black cellphone, several music CDs and about $18.00 in cash were all missing.

 

The above pictured subject was observed on video riding his bicycle down the driveway

where the victim’s vehicle was parked. He was then seen out of the view of the camera for a short time. The subject is then seen on video fleeing down St. Philip toward N. White Street then unknown direction.

 

Surveillance video of the incident can be seen here.

 

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact any First District Property Crimes detective at 504-658-6010 or anonymously to CrimeStoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free1-800-903-7867.


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. 

  

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