Sheriff’s Office investigates increase in ATV thefts

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents regarding a recent rash of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) thefts across multiple communities in the parish according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. 

Deputies are urging ATV owners to take extra precautions, such as:

  • Securing vehicles with locks or chains
  • Parking in well-lit, visible areas
  • Storing ATVs in locked garages or sheds when not in use
  • Reporting any suspicious activity immediately
  • Keep registration/vehicle identification numbers readily available in case of a theft for law enforcement purposes

If you have any information related to these thefts, contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 352-6432, 357-7851 or the Criminal Investigations Bureau at 357-7830. You may also submit an anonymous tip through the official website.

Stay alert and help keep our communities safe in Natchitoches Parish. 


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