NOPD seeks help locating .40-cal pistol allegedly stolen in French Market auto burglary

New Orleans Police are seeking help in locating a .40-caliber pistol allegedly stolen in a Feb. 25 car burglary near the French Market.

The burglary occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the intersection of Barracks Street and French Market Place when the passenger side window of a car was shattered and a Smith and Wesson .40-caliber handgun was stolen from the vehicle’s center console, according to New Orleans Police.

The gun’s serial number is FXB5976.

The NOPD provided a photo (pictured above) similar to the one that was taken.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

NOPD seeks public help to find Smith and Wesson pistol reported stolen during car burglary on Canal Street

New Orleans Police are asking the public’s help in finding a Smith and Wesson pistol reported stolen following an alleged Jan. 11 car burglary on Canal Street.

The alleged car burglary occurred at about 7:15 p.m. in a garage located in the 300 block of Canal Street, New Orleans Police said.

During the burglary, a Smith and Wesson 9-millimeter pistol Model SD9VE was stolen out of the car, according to New Orleans Police.

A photo of a similar gun (pictured above) for reference purposes only was provided by New Orleans Police.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.