Natchitoches Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of Jefferson Street on May 9 around 5:36 pm in reference to several residential burglaries and a vehicle burglary. While officers were still in the 400 block of Jefferson Street collecting information they were notified of a burglary in progress in the 100 block of South Williams Avenue. Officers were quickly able to set up a perimeter and located a juvenile in the Dixie Plaza Shopping Center.

The juvenile was placed under arrest for two counts of Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling, Attempted Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling and Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective John Wynn at (318) 357-3811. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:

You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $2,000 for the arrest of an offender.

Photo: Courtesy of Alarm.org

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