Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Suspect Wanted for Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Published February 15, 2023
Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Suspect Wanted for Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Union Parish, Louisiana - Louisiana authorities are asking for help locating a suspect wanted for theft of a motor vehicle.
On February 14, 2023, the Union Parish Sheriff's Office (UPSO) reported that it is seeking the whereabouts of Gary Wayne Collinsworth, Jr, 47.
Collinsworth is described as 6’ tall, and 220 lbs. He is known to frequent the West Monroe, Louisiana, and Bawcomville, Louisiana areas. Collinsworth has an outstanding felony warrant for Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
Authorities are asking anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this person to please call (318) 368-3124. Reference Case 2017050651
A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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