NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department reports a car theft ended with a dead battery, but the suspect remains on the loose. The case is the latest one to roll on the Wheel of Justice.
The crime began on March 21 at a home in the 3800 block of Hollygrove Street. According to police, someone stole a silver Toyota Camry. The car was recovered a few says later on March 27 at a convenience store in the 3400 block of South Carrollton Avenue. The NOPD also released security camera footage that shows some of what happened at the business.
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In the video, the stolen car is seen, backed into a parking spot. Also, a pickup truck is seen in the video rolling up to the front of the Toyota. According to police, the battery died on the stolen car and the suspect asked a Good Samaritan for a jump. …