Suspect sought in theft of appliances at vacant Central City home

Investigators have identified a suspect in a break-in at a vacant Central City home where several appliances were stolen, and are hoping the public can help locate him, New Orleans police said.

The break-in at a vacant property in the 2700 block of Thalia Street was discovered around the afternoon of Aug. 31, when a broken window near the front entrance was found, according to the NOPD news release. “The victim also reported several residential appliances had been stolen from inside of the property,” the report states.

Theronn Stevenson, 54, was identified as a suspect in the burglary, and investigators are trying to find him to arrest him, the report states. Anyone who can help find him is urged to call the NOPD Sixth District station at 658-6060 to speak to a detective, or CrimeStoppers at 822-1111 to leave an anonymous tip that could be eligible for a cash reward.