Auto thefts in Vermilion Parish have nearly doubled compared to last year

KATC, By Penelope Lopez, August 29, 2024

VERMILION PARISH, KATC – Automobile thefts in Vermilion Parish have nearly doubled this year. In 2023, the parish reported 36 cases; now, the cases have spiked to 52.

Monday evening, Tanya McLeod and her husband were one of the latest victims in the string of vehicle thefts.

Tanya says it was a typical Tuesday morning when her husband, Jason McLeod, realized their 2004 Dodge gray ghost truck was stolen the night before.

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