The Ruston Police Department continues to battle car burglaries with another neighborhood hit Monday night.
In a statement released Tuesday, RPD said, “We are currently investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight in the areas of Kentucky, Lisa, Wedgewood, Pennington, Arcadia, and Dauphine.”
According to the statement a suspect was captured on video about 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. The suspect was walking in the West Kentucky Avenue area.
“We are asking residents in these neighborhoods to review any home or business surveillance footage that may assist in the investigation,” RPD said.
Despite arresting a suspected car burglar at the scene on Paul Avenue near Barnett Springs and U.S. 80 this weekend, investigators have long suspected a number of men involved in the occasional rash of thieves.
RPD has repeatedly noted that the vehicles being entered are always unlocked. The thieves are searching for cash, guns, electronics, and other high-value items.
RPD asks if you have video or any information related to these incidents to please contact them at 318-255-4141. “Your assistance could be vital in helping us identify the individual responsible and prevent future crimes,” RPD stated.
Police strongly recommend removing all valuables from vehicles, locking car doors, and immediately reporting any suspicious activity.
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