Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office need the public’s help with identifying a man wanted in connection with several camp burglaries in the Belle River area.
On March 29, deputies were advised of the burglaries near Big Goddel Bayou, which is located near Pierre Part and Belle River. They say these burglaries happened between the evening hours of Sunday, March 24 and the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, 2019. These camps are only accessible by water.
Upon further investigation, it was learned that the suspect may have entered waters from Assumption Parish.
Surveillance footage shows a white man, approximately 5’5″, wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt and long pants tucked into rubber boots. The suspect is also seen wearing a camouflage face mask.
Investigators say the suspect rummaged through the camps, taking several items, such as tools, battery chargers, flashlights and weapons.
If you have any information about this crime or can identify the suspect, please contact St. Martin Crime Stoppers. All callers remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a $1,000 cash reward.
