Berwick vehicle burglaries under investigation

Berwick Police are investigating a rash of vehicle burglaries at trailer parks across from Country Club Estates that occurred during the early morning hours Tuesday.
A person is believed to have been walking in the area pulling on vehicle doors to steal items from unlocked vehicles, Police Chief James Richard said. No vehicles were damaged , and there was no forced entry into the vehicles, Richard said.
Police released a video surveillance image showing a suspect police are trying to identify. Police believe the burglaries happened between midnight until 6 am. Tuesday, Richard said. According to a St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office news release Wednesday, were 17 vehicle burglaries reported to Berwick Police in the area of the 3500 block of La. 182 in Berwick. A suspect is seen on video surveillance rummaging through unlocked vehicles stealing money and other items, the release said.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity, the suspect vehicle, or on the crimes is encouraged to contact the Berwick Police Department at 985-384-7710. Richard reminds everyone to keep their vehicles locked at all times, the release stated.
Anyone with information about the burglaries can contact Berwick Police at 985-384-7710.

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