theft

Did California legalize thefts of $950 or less? Well no, but...

James Thompson of Opelousas is wanted by his local police department, and when they find him, he has a slew of charges to face - including catalytic converter theft.

Lacey Stewart, 35, of Baton Rouge, pled guilty on Thursday to one count of mail theft.

Let's take a look at why thieves are stealing catalytic converters and, what you can do to prevent becoming a victim.

According to reports from our media partners at KATC-TV3, an 8-month-old baby has been reunited with their family after the vehicle the baby was in was stolen. An emotional moment between loved ones and the baby happened when authorities returned the child safely.

Early Friday morning, someone was caught on camera trying to open the car door belonging to a homeowner in the 100 block of Rye Circle, just off Mills Street, and Scott Police need your help finding him.

Church Point Police have arrested a man accused of stealing from a store. In a separate case, Acadia Sheriff's deputies are looking for whoever burglarized a Rayne home.

She took her vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience when she was 18 and was, from outward appearances, a model nun for many years.

Pollock, Louisiana is apparently working on becoming the new "A Florida Man".

Joseph Chambers has been allegedly stealing numerous cans of assorted baby formula along the I-10 corridor - from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles.

20-year-old Faith Capritto and 21-year-old Todrick Toussiant - both of St. Martinville - and a 16-year-old juvenile have all been arrested after they allegedly committed several vehicle burglaries in a Broussard neighborhood.

A couple of people in Vernon Parish just took the whole Porch Pirate thing to a whole new level.

They're facing three counts of felony theft.

Lafayette Police are in search of two suspects that were involved in the theft of a woman's wallet at a local grocery store. According to reports, the victim was shopping when she was distracted by one of the suspects while the other suspect took the wallet out of the victim's purse.

Hopefully the porch pirate also received a nice towing bill once he got out of jail.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a looting incident that occurred at the Acadiana Mall where over $1,000 in merchandise was stolen. According to reports, the two looters were questioned by police about the merchandise and arrested when they were involved in a traffic accident shortly after leaving the scene of the crime.

Lafayette Police Dept. and Lafayette Crime Stoppers are asking your help for any information about a recent burglary at Honda of Lafayette.

Authorities in Lafayette are looking for help in locating a stolen bulldozer. The large machine was last seen off Ambassador Caffery Pkwy in mid-December.

A man is accused of taking items from a local business and Scott Police need your help trying to identify him.

St. Mary Sheriff's deputies are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery that happened on Saturday, December 19, around 6:40 p.m. at a business in Amelia.