FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Detective Brian McGregor

Email: bmcgregor@kennerpd.com

Office: (504) 712-2252

Date: May 13, 2009

Five arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries

Kenner –Five suspects have been arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred earlier this morning (Wednesday, May 13, 2009) in the Driftwood Subdivision in Kenner and in Jefferson Parish.

Three of the five suspects are juveniles (ages 15, 16 and 16) residing in Harahan / Metairie. Two adults arrested are identified as Johnathan Campbell, 18, who provided the home address of 6102 6^th Street, in Harahan, and Christopher Chachere, 17, who provided the home address of 801 N. Wilson Street, in Metairie.

All suspects have confessed to their involvement in the vehicle burglaries. The suspects advised that they walked neighborhoods located in the Driftwood Subdivision (Kenner) and off of Suave Road in River Ridge. All suspects advised that they pulled on door handles to vehicles, entered unlocked vehicles and stole items from within the vehicle. The suspects advised they had entered multiple vehicles at both locations.

The Kenner Police Department has recovered a guitar, portable G.P.S., laptop, stereo equipment, electronic equipment, cellular telephones and chargers, sunglasses and other miscellaneous property.

The investigation is ongoing. At the present time, not all vehicle burglaries have been reported to their respective jurisdictions. Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone discovering that there vehicle has been burglarized to call the Kenner Police Department at (504)712-2222 or the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office at (504) 349-5322.

Kenner Police Detective Joseph McRae and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Mike Miller are in charge of the investigation.

Chief Caraway offers the following tips in protecting you vehicle and belongings:

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOU CAR AND BELONGINGS

· If you have a garage, use it. Most auto burglars do no want to break into a garage in order to gain access to your vehicle.

· If possible, park your vehicle in public view in an attended parking lot. During nighttime hours, park your vehicle in a well-lit area.

· Do not leave your vehicle unlocked and unattended. A thief only needs a few seconds to open the door and grab any loose items.

· Make sure your vehicle windows are rolled up and/or secured.

· Do not leave valuables in plain sight. These items only attract the attention of a burglar looking for an easy target. If you must leave valuable items inside your vehicle, lock them inside the trunk. DO NOT leave your purse, wallet, briefcase or laptop computer inside your vehicle.

· Install and use an auto alarm system. The system may not prevent a burglar from breaking into your vehicle, however, it attracts unwanted attention and scares may thieves off before they have a chance to steal anything.

· Consider installing a pullout stereo or stereo featuring a detachable face. Take the stereo or faceplate with you when you leave your vehicle unattended.

· Record the make, model and serial numbers of your stereo, amplifier, speakers, and any other electronic devices installed in your vehicle. Consider using an engraver to mark these items with a personal identification number or your driver’s license number.

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