NOPD investigates multiple vehicle burglaries, thefts in Algiers

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police said Monday they are looking into two possible suspects after 15 separate car burglaries and thefts in Algiers since the beginning of the month.

The New Orleans Police Department said the incidents involved six vehicle burglaries and nine auto thefts that occurred in various locations throughout the area. The NOPD said the cases occurred between Nov. 1 and Nov. 8.

The department said the two possible suspects may be connected to multiple cases, adding that its detectives are actively working to determine whether the cases are related and to identify those responsible.

One victim, who wanted to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said she woke up last Tuesday to bring her daughter to school and soon realized her car was gone. She said it was stolen from her driveway. She said she had bought the car recently and spent her whole savings on it.

“It’s a struggle,” she said in an interview Monday. “That means my baby probably can’t have a Christmas this year.”

Another alleged victim said she got her car back Monday after police found it crashed blocks away.

Pat Reaux lives in the Behrman area of Algiers. He said learning of the alleged crimes has his neighborhood on high alert.

“People (are) outside, early in the morning... to make sure their vehicle (is still) outside,” he said.

Reaux said he hopes police catch the suspects fast and that the suspects understand the impacts of their alleged actions.

“Think about your parents and their vehicles and their positions,” he said. “If somebody (takes) their vehicle and they need to get to work in the morning, bring their child to school in the morning... how would you feel about that?” he said.

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