Two young men are at the center of a high school burglary investigation in LaPlace after thieves slipped into St. Charles Catholic High School and made off with a stash of athletic gear and electronics. Detectives say multiple football helmets, pairs of cleats, championship rings, Apple iPads and a backpack were taken. No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains active.
Police Release Photos and List of Stolen Gear
According to a St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office post on Facebook on Friday, detectives are treating the case as both a burglary and an attempted burglary at the LaPlace campus and have released surveillance images of two young male subjects. The post details the missing items and identifies Detective Thomas as the contact for tips, listing the number 985-618-9559. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward as they continue the probe.
School Context
St. Charles Catholic's website lists its campus at 100 Dominican Road and proudly calls itself the "Home of the Comets," highlighting how central athletics are to campus life. The football program has been a recent state-playoff contender, including a run to the 2025 state title game, according to L'Observateur, making the theft of helmets and championship rings especially painful for students, coaches and alumni.
How to Report Tips
Anyone who recognizes the subjects or has information is urged to call Detective Thomas at 985-618-9559, as noted in the sheriff's social media post. Tipsters can also submit information anonymously through the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office crime tip page. The sheriff's site lists the department's non-emergency number as (985) 652-9513 for follow-up.
The sheriff's office did not identify the individuals by name in the post. Detectives are continuing to track down leads and hope the public can help recover the stolen gear. Anyone with surveillance footage or information tied to the incident is asked to contact investigators so the items can be returned to the school.
