By: TONY MARKS
Associate Editor
Chief Neil Lartigue of the Ville Platte Police Department reported thefts from vehicles that were unlocked.
“In the early morning hours of June 30, 2017, the Ville Platte Police Department responded to two separate incidents where items were taken from unlocked vehicles,” he said in a press release. “In the 600 block of Laran Street, officers discovered an unspecified amount of cash was taken from a vehicle, and in the 1000 block of North Chataignier Street, a Michael Kors purse and wallet along with other items were taken from the vehicle. Officers notified detectives, and while officers and detectives were searching the area, they located some of the items nearby in the bushes.”
Chief Lartigue went on to again remind everyone “not to leave valuables inside your vehicle and not to leave the vehicle unlocked.” He continued, “If the door is locked and there is nothing of valuable in sight, it’s less likely for these criminals to target your vehicle. Don’t make it easy for them to gain access to your belongings.”
Residents who live in the areas of Laran Street or North Chataignier Street between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on the morning of Friday, June 30th, are encouraged to contact the Ville Platte Police Department at 363-1313. According to the chief, “Reporting someone suspicious or out of place could help detectives locate these criminals and remove them from our streets. As always, your call will remain anonymous.”