Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lockport Chief of Police David Harrelson Jr. announced one man is in custody and another is being sought as officers continue to investigate the theft of an ATM from a Lockport business. Investigators are still working to identify the suspect who was taken into custody in Kraemer after the suspects led officers to that area in an effort to avoid apprehension.
At around 3:30 a.m., a Lockport Police officer on patrol observed male subjects in the process of stealing an ATM at New Orleans Fireman’s Federal Credit Union located at 400 Crescent Avenue in Lockport. The subjects damaged the ATM and stole boxes of cash. As the officer attempted to make contact, the suspects attempted to evade the officer and drove away from the scene, dropping the boxes of cash in the process. The cash was recovered by investigators.
The officer pursued the suspects’ vehicle, which was determined to have been stolen, and LPSO deputies joined to assist. The suspects drove north on LA Highway 1, and turned east onto U.S. Highway 90. The suspects then turned onto LA 182 and then onto LA 307 heading toward the Kraemer area where they crashed in the 4200 block. Two males exited the vehicle and began running. Deputies began searching the area with the use of K-9 units and drones. Louisiana State Police also assisted in the search with use of a helicopter. One of the suspects was located and taken into custody.
Deputies are continuing to search for the second man who is believed to be in a nearby swampy, wooded area. Residents in the area are asked to report any suspicious persons by calling (985) 532-2808.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, detectives ask anyone with information on this crime to submit a tip anonymously to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could lead to a reward of up to $1,000.00 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
