Lake Charles Camper Theft Investigation Underway On Common Street

By Calcasieu Staff

Published April 30, 2024

Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office detectives are currently engaged in an investigation following the theft of a camper in the 5900 block of Common Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The incident took place on April 18th, at approximately 11:45 PM, sparking concerns within the local community.

According to reports, the unidentified suspect vehicle headed west on Red Davis McCollister Road with a 2020 Keystone camper. The stolen camper has license plate number J801833.

Authorities urge anyone possessing information or relevant video footage pertaining to the theft to contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-491-3795 or through email at [email protected]. Additionally, individuals can opt to utilize the Close Watch Calcasieu app, offering a platform to submit tips, photos, or videos anonymously. The assigned complaint number for this case is 24-38651.

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