UPDATE: The vehicle has been recovered in Shreveport. (1/24/24)
Alexandria, LA for release (1/23/24)
The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2900 block of South MacArthur Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle. The preliminary investigation revealed the owner of a red 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe left the vehicle running and unattended at gas pump to go inside and pay. The owner saw a white male get into the vehicle and attempted to stop him but was struck by the fleeing vehicle. The owner of the vehicle sustained minor injuries.
The Alexandria Police Department wants to remind the public to never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. You should always turn off your engine and lock the doors when going inside a store.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
