New Orleans Police are turning to the public to help track down a suspect wanted in connection to a business burglary spree on Lake Forest Boulevard. The theft occurred during the pre-dawn darkness, sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 3:50 a.m. last Saturday, according to a statement from NOPD News.
The suspect, caught on surveillance footage, unlawfully entered two businesses in the 9800 block of Lake Forest Boulevard. Officials are now seeking assistance to swiftly identify and possibly to locate the individual responsible for the crime. The video captured the suspect in the act of stealing unspecified property, leaving business owners to deal with the aftermath of these transgressions.
As is standard in such cases, the NOPD News release did not detail what items were taken nor the total value of the stolen goods. However, they have released images of the suspect, hopeful that someone in the community might recognize the figure responsible for shattering the peace of a New Orleans business district.
Anyone with information related to the suspect or the burglary is encouraged to come forward and contact the New Orleans Police Department. Tips can play a crucial role in helping to quickly bring justice and perhaps to prevent further offenses from occurring. Law enforcement and the affected business owners are urging anyone who might hold information that could lead to an arrest, to not hesitate, but to speak up. For tips that prove vital, there may be a reward, a small token of gratitude for helping keep New Orleans' streets safer for everyone.
