Ville Platte burglaries are investigated

Chief Neal Lartigue is asking for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a business burglary.

On June 29, 2022 at approximately midnight Officers responded to the 1200 block of Tate Cove Road for a business alarm activation. Upon arrival Officers discovered a large window and door with broken glass. An ATM machine was taken from inside of the building.

Information obtained suggests that the vehicle in this incident is a white pickup truck with damage to rear passenger fender. The truck left the area possibly headed toward Whiteville or Bunkie.

Chief Lartigue is requesting the public’s assistance to locate the suspect vehicle and persons responsible for this burglary. If you have any information please call 337-363-1313 and report the information to dispatch. Your name will not be released to the public.

In a separate incident, on June 28, 2022 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Officers with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle break in the 800 block of West Main Street. Officers found a truck with broken glass and it is reported that a rifle with scope and sling were stolen from inside the truck.

Information suggests that the suspect traveled in the area on a bicycle and broke the glass with some sort of tool.

Chief Neal Lartigue reminds business owners and residents that although we cannot prevent all crime, some break ins and thefts can be prevented by continuing to be vigilant. Lock doors and windows and remove all valuables from vehicles.