St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for two male

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for two male

suspects in rash of vehicle burglaries in Arabi

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying two male suspects who are wanted in connection with a rash of automobile burglaries which took place Monday evening in St. Bernard Parish, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

On Sept. 30, shortly after 7:30 p.m., several vehicles were burglarized along several residential streets in the Arabi area.

A warrant has been issued in the case by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau for the arrest of Alkia Edwards, 17, of the 4800 block of Rosemont Drive in New Orleans. He is wanted for simple burglary and theft of a firearm.

Sheriff Pohlmann said the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are pending.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these two suspects, their whereabouts or further information regarding these incidents is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau at (504) 278-7630 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

In several cases, Sheriff Pohlmann said, the victims’ vehicles were unlocked.

Sheriff Pohlmann urges residents to keep their vehicles locked at all times in an effort to deter criminals from committing a “crime of opportunity.”

“This is why it’s very important to make sure your vehicles are locked at all times,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “Locking your vehicle and not leaving items of value, especially guns, in plain sight can greatly reduce your chances of being a victim of theft.”

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