Oklahoma City police on Thursday turned to social media, posting photos of a man they say burglarized two vehicles in a neighborhood near SW 59th Street and South Walker Avenue. Investigators logged the case as number 26-26080 and are asking the public to help put a name to the face. According to the department, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers and may qualify for a cash reward.
Police Release Photos
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department's Facebook post, the released images show a man investigators say was observed burglarizing two separate vehicles near the SW 59th and South Walker intersection. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes him to share what they know so they can follow up on leads tied to case #26-26080.
How To Submit Tips
As outlined by Crime Stoppers of Oklahoma City, tips can be phoned in anonymously at 405-235-7300 or submitted online at okccrimetips.com. The organization says tipsters receive a report number and may be eligible for up to $1,000 if their information leads to charges or an arrest.
What Neighbors Can Do
Police often turn to social media to blast out still images and case details when working burglary investigations, and a similar OKC post earlier this year also generated public tips. Safety guidance from the Oklahoma Insurance Department urges residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables from sight and park in well lit areas to reduce the risk of auto burglary, the kind of basic routine that can keep a crime of opportunity from getting started.
If you have information about this case, contact Crime Stoppers and mention case number 26-26080 so investigators can route your tip to the right place. If a crime is in progress or you spot the suspect now, call 911 immediately.
