[StBernard] St. Bernard Sheriff's Office searches for man caught on camera burglarizing cars

[Westley Annis]

St. Bernard Sheriff's Office searches for man caught on camera burglarizing
cars

Print Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Benjamin
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on June 11, 2014 at 6:04 PM


The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office on Wednesday afternoon asked for the
public's help in identifying a man caught on camera burglarizing vehicles in
Chalmette on Friday (June 6).

Sheriff's officials suspect that at least two men are responsible for
several recent break-ins on Karen, Despaux and Jacob Drives in Chalmette.
One of the men is seen clearly on a home surveillance system, according to
the Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Sheriff's Office at
504.271.2501, or Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111. Callers could be eligible
for a reward if their tip leads to an arrest.

Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann said the full surveillance video shows a man pulling
on car doors to see if they are unlocked and then burglarized several that
he found unlocked.

Chalmette burglar suspect
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A screen grab from video showing Chalmette burglary suspect.
"Please remember to lock your cars and trucks because most vehicle
burglaries we see involve ones that were left open,'' Pohlmann said. "I know
if you are trying to get children inside or unloading packages or grocery
bags it's easy to forget to lock up. But it decreases your chance of being a
victim if you lock it.

"Criminals are usually looking to steal something quickly with as little
trouble as possible,'' he continued. "They don't want to be slowed down by
having to break into a vehicle and risk that shattering glass or creating
other noise will bring attention to them. They generally move on if doors
aren't open.''

In addition to calling the Sheriff's Office at 504.271.2501 or Crimestoppers
at 504.822.1111, callers also can reach Crimestoppers toll-free at
877.903.7867 and can text tipsto C-R-I-M-E-S (274637); text TELLCS then the
crime information. Callers or texters do not have to give their names or
testify and can earn a reward for information that leads to an indictment.