Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are attempting to identify the owner of an abandoned safe containing several jewelry items discovered in the Kisatchie National Forest, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.
NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau deputies were dispatched by the NATCOM 911 Center on March 13 around 4:20 pm to a dead-end area off Forest Service Road #375 after a couple riding bicycles discovered an open safe containing jewelry items in the woods.
Deputies responded to the scene and spoke with the individuals, gathering information for a report. While on scene, deputies photographed the location and collected the items for future investigative purposes.
Detectives are now attempting to identify the rightful owner of the property.
Anyone who can identify the items or may have information is asked to contact Major J. Byles with the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at 318-357-7830. All information will remain confidential.
