Crime Report: 11-16-09: Auto Burglary

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PRESS RELEASE

D’Iberville Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the arrest of  Marshall Austin Smith, age 18 of Biloxi, MS; charged with 2 counts of auto burglary on November 16, 2009.

Captain Keith Davis of the Criminal Investigations Division said officers responded to Noll Drive in reference to a report of an auto burglary. The victim stated Smith had removed a case containing compact discs from their vehicle with the intent to steal them. The victim stated that when they yelled at Smith, he dropped the compact discs and fled the scene on foot. Police apprehended Smith as he hid behind a residence two blocks away on Beverly Road. Smith was arrested and later confessed to burglarizing a second vehicle on Beverly Road.

Smith was later transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center where he was incarcerated and held on a $10,000.00 bond imposed by Judge Bruce Strong.

The police department seeks the assistance of the community for any information about criminal activity in the D’Iberville community. Please contact the Police Department at 228-396-4252 or Crime Stoppers. Callers can remain anonymous.

Captain Keith Davis

Public Information Officer

Criminal Investigations Division

D’Iberville Police Department

Burglary of a motor vehicle is a crime of opportunity. Don’t become a victim,

protect your car and personal property.

  • Residents are encouraged to call the D’Iberville Police immediately about all suspicious activity. Don’t worry about feeling embarrassed if your suspicions are wrong; think instead about what could happen if your suspicions are right and you don‘t call. It is the Police Department’s job to investigate suspicious matters, and any assistance in spotting suspicious persons or activities is greatly appreciated.

REMEMBER:  1. A thief can burglarize your vehicle in less than 30 seconds!