Alexandria, LA (1/29/24) – In the early hours of Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:20 AM, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to reports of a person burglarizing vehicles in the 2500 block of Avenue A.Â
Responding officers successfully apprehended 67-year-old Gerald Baker of Alexandria, LA, who now faces initial charges of two counts of simple burglary.
Further investigations revealed that Baker was allegedly involved in additional criminal activities. On Monday, January 29, 2024, APD charged Baker with three more counts of simple burglary and one count of Attempted Burglary. These charges stem from vehicle burglaries committed in the area of Joe Hesni Boulevard on January 22, 2024.
The case is currently under ongoing investigation, and authorities are seeking any information from the public that may assist in this matter. If anyone has details about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the APD Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Information can also be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For individuals providing crucial information leading to the resolution of this case, Crime Stoppers of CenLa is offering a cash reward. Call (318) 443-7867 or download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile to leave tips and obtain a claim number for a potential cash reward.
