Alleged ‘serial fast food burglar’ arrested in Covington

Christian Olivier
·1 min read

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A man has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into his alleged involvement with a string of fast food restaurant burglaries in Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.

According to the Covington Police Department, the man, 36-year-old Sanchaz Harold, of Roseland, is being charged with simple burglary and criminal damage, both of which are felonies. These are in relation to a June 25 burglary that happened at a Covington-area fast food restaurant.

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After “extensive” review of video surveillance footage and due to the assistance provided by interagency cooperation, investigators were able to identify Harold’s alleged connection to the larger burglary spree.

The investigation, which led to Harold’s arrest, spanned over 12 jurisdictions and included the involvement of the following law enforcement agencies:

  • The Covington Police Department

  • The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office

  • The Franklinton Police Department

  • The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office

  • The Livingston Police Department

  • The Hammond Police Department

  • The Denham Springs Police Department

  • The Ponchatoula Police Department

  • The Walker Police Department

  • The Columbia Police Department in Mississippi

  • The McComb Police Department in Mississippi

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Harold was arrested on July 3 by the TPSO on related charges.

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