St. Bernard S.O. looking for man who burglarized a home, stole a car and tried to break into other vehicles; Call 271-2501 or Crimestoppers at 822-1111

Posted: May 21st, 2015 | Filed under: News Releases

Martin Coggeshall, wanted for several crimes in St. Bernard Parish

Martin Coggeshall, wanted for several crimes in St.
Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish authorities are looking for a man identified as perpetrating a one-man crime spree on May 15, breaking into an Arabi home, stealing a car and trying to burglarize other vehicles, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Martin Coggeshall, 37, who had been living in Chalmette, is wanted on warrants for his arrest after an investigation identified him as the perpetrator of several crimes on the same day, the sheriff said.

Coggeshall, who has a lengthy criminal record, stole a car on Perrin Drive in Arabi after burglarizing a home, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.