Louisiana Thief Uses Wheelchair as Ruse for Series of Burglaries

An unusual search is underway for a thief who pretends to need a wheelchair, according to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in Monroe, Louisiana.

The “person of interest” uses the chair to travel from crime scene to crime scene, officials said in a news release. An out-of-focus photo of the man was shared on Facebook, with a plea for help with an identification. While he was seen using the wheelchair near the burglary scene, the man can walk, the sheriff’s office said. “He was seen walking and running from different vehicles while committing the burglaries.”

To learn more, read the reporting from The Sacramento Bee.