Natchitoches Police Department officers were dispatched on March 6 around 11 am to 501 Keyser Avenue (Natchitoches Regional Medical Center) in reference to a theft.  Upon officers arrival they made contact with hospital management who said that several items from the gift shop were missing and that several unapproved transactions took place in January and February of this year.

After a thorough investigation detectives arrested Margarita Katherine Trichel (W/F, 35 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for theft.

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 Morgan Jester at (318) 357-3878. Remember all information 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 smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388.  All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $2,500 for the arrest of an offender.

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