BOLO BOLO Freret Street Garage - Auto Burglary

On 9/02/09 @ 2:29 a.m. a university police officer on patrol in the Freret Street Garage encountered a male on the second floor carrying auto stereo equipment. The officer attempted to stop the individual who entered a vehicle and fled the campus. The officer was able to obtain license plate information.

A vehicle was discovered in the garage which appeared to be burglarized. The owner of that vehicle was contacted and confirmed the auto burglary. NOPD was contacted to assist in the investigation.

The identity and address of the suspect vehicle's owner was obtained and the vehicle was located at an off campus address in eastern New Orleans. A search of that residence revealed the stolen property and NOPD officers made an arrest based on LUPD's information.

Safety Tips:

Always lock your vehicle
Do not leave valuables in your vehicle visible if possible.
Install an alarm and or a streering wheel club if you do not have one and use it.
Check on your vehicle regularly if you are a resident student.
Notify university police if it appears that your vehicle was tampered with.

To contact the University Police dial: 911 - emergency or ext. 3434 from a campus phone or 865-3434.