The Opelousas Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects wanted in connection with recent retail thefts.
On April 9, 2021, at 9 a.m., police say two suspects entered Lowe's, located at 1130 E Landry St., and were able to steal approximately $1,200 worth of garden power tools. The suspects were last seen leaving the area in a black Toyota Tacoma with no license plate.


Then, on April 10, 2021, at about 10:10 a.m., two suspects entered the Racetrack store located at 1018 E Landry St. Police say the two suspects stole more than $8,000 in cigarettes and liquor. The suspects were observed getting into a smoky gray Dodge Challenger.


Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500, crimetips@opelousaspd.com, or through Crime Stoppers.
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