Lafayette Crime Stoppers Appeal For Help To Solve Theft

The Lafayette Crime Stoppers program is trying to help the Lafayette Police Department identify several people seen in the Old Navy store in the Ambassador Town Center that they say committed theft.

Officials with the Lafayette Police Department are trying to identify each person as they believe these people were involved in stealing $2,615.61 in merchandise from the Old Navy Store.

Old Navy is located at 111 Meadow Farm Dr. If you know one or more of these suspects you are asked to contact Lafayette Crime Stoppers by calling the hotline at 337-232-TIPS(8477), and you can remain anonymous.

Police are hoping if you recognize any of these people, you will give them information.

What Is the Typical Amount that Is Being Stolen across the Country?

The Council of Criminal Justice quantifies what the average theft is across the country:

The median value of goods stolen in shoplifting incidents grew from approximately $75 in 2019 to roughly $100 in 2021. Looking at 90% of incidents and excluding those in the top 10% in terms of value, the value of stolen goods in shoplifting incidents in 2021 was $756 or less, a $184 increase from 2019.

In addition to calling, there are other options to anonymously give information to police. You can download and use the P3 app on any mobile device.

A third anonymous way to give information is by dealing **TIPS)(**8477) from your mobile device.

You can also use the KPEL app to submit a news tip, share a traffic update, or chat directly with our on-air team.

Be sure to bookmark our latest site, wearelafayette.net, where we provide more local news coverage as well as lifestyle and community features.

To report errors, omissions, or other concerns regarding the content above, send emails to news@kpel965.com.