New Orleans Police Department names suspect in Mid-City car theft investigation

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department has named a suspect in a car theft investigation that was featured a week ago in a Wheel of Justice report

According to police, the car was stolen from a parking lot in the 4100 block of South Carrollton Avenue. The crime happened around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 17. The car that was taken was a 2002 Buick Century.

Later that same day, according to police, the stolen car was sold to a scrap yard and destroyed.

Police also released security camera footage that shows three men who attached a rope to the Buick and towed it away using a white sedan.

The alleged suspect in the case is identified as 42-year-old Shanika Turner. Police say she allegedly sold the stolen car to the scrap yard. So far, police have not named any of the suspects who are seen in the security camera footage taking the car.

To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, watch the video at the top of this story. If you have information that could help police locate Turner or identify the suspects seen in the security camera footage, contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. You don’t have to reveal your name or testify in court, and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward.

So far, more than 485 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.

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