Burglary suspects sought by Iberia, St. Mary authorities

Law enforcement officers are searching for two persons involved in a Nov. 9 vehicle burglary on the Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee near Charenton.
After releasing video of a subject using a hammer to break into a vehicle the sheriff’s office received multiple tips regarding the alleged thief’s identity. The detective assigned to this case obtained a warrant for 20-year-old Shane Ray Archangel of Walton Street, New Iberia, on a charge of burglary of a vehicle. The sheriff’s office is in contact with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office in an effort to locate Archangel.
Detectives are also seeking information on the identity of a suspected accomplice involved in the crime. A second subject is seen in the video looking into the windows of vehicles. Following the break in to the truck, the accomplice can be seen picking up Archangel on a four wheeler and leaving the area.
Among the items stolen in the burglary were a handgun and two iPods. Anyone who may have information on the crime may contact the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-828-1960 or 985-384-1622. Callers may remain anonymous. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to crimewatch@stmaryso.com.
This case originated with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. Because of the crime’s proximity to the Iberia Parish and St. Mary Parish line, it was transferred to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.