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Burglary Reported in 4400 Block of State
An incident (#E4132112) of Simple Burglary was reported in the 4400 block of State around 5:30 PM on Saturday (5/26), according to CrimeMapping.com — note that only three addresses are currently occupied in that block, which runs between Dart and Earhart.
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3900 Block of Panama a Crime Hot Spot
On Wednesday at 7:01 AM, May 23, a residential burglary (incident #E3580012) was reported in the 3900 block of Panama Court. Shortly after noon the same day, police reported a domestic disturbance (incident #E3618612) in the same block. (Map it)
Past records, issued by CrimeMapping.com, indicate drug violations (Feb. 6, 2012) and simple burglary (August 10, 2011) have also occurred in this block of Panama.
No additional information is currently available.
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"It’s almost Mother’s Day … keep an eye out for “flower theft” from your garden!"
— Tim G. (citing past experience)
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BOLO (be on the look-out): White Volvo w/ FL plates
On Friday, 05/04/12 at approximately 1:05 pm, a white Volvo with Florida license plate, occupied by three young black males committed an auto burglary in the 3500 block of Vincennes Place. If you see this white Volvo in your neighborhood please call 911 immediately. If you have any information regarding this vehicle please contact Detective Heather Gore at 504-658-6422. -
NOPD: Suspect Wanted for Attempted Armed Robbery
Composite sketch - not a photo
Item: C-11985-12
Date/Time: March 8, 2012 @ 3:30 PM
Location: 2400 block of Octavia Street
Detective: Nathan McGhee
Wanted Subject: Black male, 18-23 years of age, 5’9” in height, around 175 pounds, chunky build, possible facial hair on chin wearing oversized red shirt with the collar turned up and a black baseball cap armed with dark colored handgun
GIST: Victim parked his vehicle in his driveway, as he exited the perpetrator approached from behind (the sidewalk). The perpetrator pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at the victim and demanded his wallet. The victim refused; the perpetrator then requested the victim’s vehicle keys, the victim began to yell. Neighbors began to appear causing the perpetrator to flee. The subject fled on foot north on Octavia to Magnolia then turned west (left) toward Tulane University to unknown.
If you have any information regarding this incident please notify
2nd District Detective McGhee at 504-658-6482 or anonymously to
CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.
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Auto Burglaries on Versailles — LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS!
A sad reminder always to keep your vehicles locked and emptied of valuables. These auto burglary incidents recently occurred along Versailles Blvd. (to our west) between Fontainebleau and Claiborne:
“We are usually very diligent about locking our car doors,but last night, because we had guests riding in our car, it went unlocked and the glove compartment was rifled through. It is a bit brazen because our car was pulled way up in our driveway and the area was well lit. Be careful!”
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“The same thing happened to us last night. We mistakenly left the door to our SUV unlocked and it was also rifled through. The car was also pulled way up almost to the door of our house.”
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“I mistakenly left my car unlocked as well last night and my car was rifled through. They took my golf clubs. I’m not happy. What moron is going to walk down the street at 3 am with a set of golf clubs slung over their back? Needless to say - pretty stupid on my part. If anyone finds a set of clubs in their bushes you will know who they belong to.”
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Plant-Stealing Woman Confronted
From a Fontainebleau neighbor:“I live on Fontainebleau Drive in a corner house with an ever-evolving garden. I have been having ongoing problems with someone ripping flowers off some of my plants on both sides of the sidewalk all along our property. On Monday of this week I had been gardening for a few hours and had gone inside for a few minutes before leaving to pick up kids at school. As I was driving away along Fontainebleau, I looked down Burdette and saw a woman bending over the ginger that’s planted in front of the backyard fence. She was trying to break a piece off. I drove around the block, stopped, and then confronted her as she was continuing down Burdette. She was holding the only bloom from my lily of the nile, another very large flower stalk from another plant in the front of my house, and an armful of other flowers that probably were ripped from other yards in the neighborhood. She is an older African American woman, slighty heavy-set, and seemed to be partially toothless. She seemed not to understand what the problem was and said, ‘They’re for a funeral. No hard feelings, okay?’
I just wanted everyone to be on the lookout for her. I’m not sure that my catching her in the act will keep her from doing it again” -
Attempted Armed Robbery at Vincennes & Hewes
Around 4:30pm on Monday (4/16) afternoon, during heavy rains, a young woman was confronted by an armed man in the 3800 block of Vincennes. The perpetrator - a heavy-set African-American male in his 20’s, who had been standing under a nearby car port - approached and attempted to grab the woman’s car keys, at which point she screamed loudly and the assailant fled on foot. Nothing was stolen and thankfully no one was hurt.
Police were summoned and arrived on the scene quickly to file report #D2436212. Crime Lab followed up later that evening to swab for fingerprints. More information to follow.
IF YOU OBSERVE SUSPICIOUS PERSONS OR ACTIVITY, DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT.
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Pair of Bikes Stolen Thursday - One Recovered
Two children’s bicycles were stolen Thursday afternoon by person(s) unknown. They had been left unattended for a short period in the 4100 block of State. One of the bikes was later recovered from a trash receptacle down the street.
From CrimeMapping.com:
BICYCLE THEFT
Item D1821312
4100 BLOCK OF STATE STREET DR
4/12/2012 6:53:00 PM
Map ItThe police department has alerted residents of Second District that crimes of opportunity are increasingly being committed by juveniles. Accordingly, they are focusing more attention on truancy and curfew violations throughout the district.
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NOPD: Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Tips
There has been an uptick in car break-ins throughout the Second District, including vehicles that have been ransacked but nothing stolen. Commander Paul Noel stresses the prevention tips below:
Thefts from vehicles occur at all hours of the day and night. Most auto burglaries have one thing in common, something valuable left in the car. Many auto burglaries are “crimes of opportunity”; they could have been avoided had simple preventative steps been taken.
In the Second District in 2012, approximately two thirds of all reported automobile burglaries are unlocked.
Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Tips
- Make sure your car is locked at all times; a majority of vehicles burglarized were reportedly unlocked when the incident occurred.
- Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always remove your keys while refueling.
- Keep all personal items, such as checkbook, personal identification, credit cards, purses, wallet and CDs out of view; firearms should be taken out of the vehicle every time you exit.
- Always activate any anti-theft you have on your vehicle.
- Don’t hide spare keys or valet key in your car. Do not leave any other vehicle or house keys in your car.
- Many people leave the GPS units on their dashboards, which makes it very easy for thieves to see and steal. If you own a GPS unit, never leave it visible when leaving your car unattended. If your GPS unit attaches with a suction cup, hide it and the GPS unit when you exit the vehicle.
- Never leave high tech devices such as cellular phones, portables TV’s, or laptop computers.
- Do not store your vehicle’s title in the glove compartment.
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NOPD: Suspect Sought For Elio’s Robbery on Miro
The New Orleans Police Department has issued this notice via NOLAready.info:
“Luis Diaz, 37, is wanted for a Simple Robbery that occurred February 27, 2012, at Elio’s Wine Warehouse, 6215 Miro Street.Diaz entered the business and attempted to pass a counterfeit $50 bill. The manager checked the bill and advised Diaz that the bill was counterfeit and that he was notifying the police. While the manager was on the phone, Diaz grabbed the phone from the manager’s hand and fled the business with the phone. A witness followed the subject as he fled to an awaiting white vehicle being driven by an unknown woman. A brief struggle ensued however Diaz managed to enter the vehicle. The witness was dragged by the getaway vehicle and in fear for the witness’ safety the manager fired several gunshots at the vehicle’s tires and engine in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The witness fell from the vehicle and Diaz and the woman fled the scene in the white vehicle. The witness was treated and released for minor injuries.
Detective Jerry Baldwin conducted a follow-up investigation and positively identified Luis Diaz as the person responsible for the incident and obtained an arrest warrant for simple robbery. Detectives are still working to identify the woman driver.
Citizens with information that can help locate Luis Diaz or the woman driver of the vehicle is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867) or text your crime tip to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637), text TELLCS then your crime information. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible. You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online to CRIMESTOPPERS at www.crimestoppersgno.org.”
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"For January and February, 2012, NOPD Second District reported only 11 crimes in “Zone V”. Nearly all of them occurred outside the proposed Upper Marlyville Security District’s coverage area (click to view map)."
— NONPACC Statistics and CrimeMapping.com
(Source: crimemapping.com)
- Crime Prevention Tips from CRNA
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Car rummaged through last night (Sunday, March 18)
Just an FYI… Looks like someone went through our car last night. I think it was left unlocked. They checked the glove box and center console and got some spare change. I don’t think anything else was stolen. I thought I heard something around 10-10:30, but didn’t see anything when I looked outside.
Just another reminder to keep the doors locked and report suspicious activity.– reported from the 3400 block of State
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