Monday, August 27, 2007

Viewer Tip Leads To Arrest


Lafayette Police say they have caught the person responsible for scamming some elderly people. This man would pose as a store manager offering to help with senior citizen discounts. In the end, the man would steal a credit or debit card. The arrest comes after a tip from a News Channel 18 viewer who saw surveillance video photos on the news.
It's people like that who are helping police solve crime on a daily basis. Our segment 'Fugitive Search' has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people who have eluded authorities for weeks, months, even years. 'Fugitive Search' is a regular feature on Thursdays at 6pm & 11pm.
Every little bit of information helps investigators piece together what happened and who is responsible. It is good to help when you can. You never know--some day you might be the victim of a crime and need someone else to speak up.