Another Vehicle Stolen from El Sombrero Parking Lot in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, MS – Another vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of El Sombrero in Vicksburg last night just before 8 p.m.

Stolen was a white 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 belonging to Jarret Heriard. In a post on social media, Heriard said, “Last night around 7:45 (11/4/24), my truck was stolen while I was inside eating at El Sombrero. I have tons of hours invested in building this truck for me and my kids to enjoy. I cannot explain the amount of pain, anger, and disbelief I felt walking out of the restaurant to an empty parking spot that held something I put so much blood and sweat into.” Here is a video of the event:

Heriard is offering a reward for the return of his vehicle, saying, “If anyone reading this has any information or whereabouts on my truck, please let me know. The video [above] shows it turning East bound out of the parking lot around 7:50pm. Please be on the lookout and if found please reach out (601)529-1460.”

$500 REWARD TO WHOEVER CAN HELP RECOVER THE TRUCK.

Rash of Stolen Vehicles in the City

This is the second vehicle stolen from El Sombrero’s lot in two weeks. On October 27, a silver 2018 F-150 with a ranch hand tag on the front. That vehicle had a lineman license #5107EP.

Here is a list of reported vehicles stolen in the city:

• Oct 20 – vehicle stolen from MLK

• Oct 19 – vehicle stolen from China Street

• The Vicksburg Police Department has not provided incident report information for the week of October 6-13. The link they’ve provided goes to an arrest report.

• Oct 4 – vehicle stolen on South Street.

• Sept 30 – vehicle stolen on Ford Street.

• Sept 25 – vehicle stolen on the Frontage Road

• Sept 13 – vehicle stolen from Washington Street

• Sept 1 – vehicle stolen from Warrenton Road

In October 2023, the VPD shut off public access to police radio traffic and scanners. Since then, the department has adopted a weekly arrest and incident report. However, the VPD releases minimal details on crime and seldom responds to requests for information.

Police Commissioner and Mayor George Flaggs is up for reelection in early 2025.

One Vehicle Stolen in the County Since September 1

Sheriff Pace responded to the Vicksburg Daily News’ request for information, reporting that four vehicles were initially reported stolen since September 1.

According to investigators, three of the vehicles reported stolen in the county during this period had extenuating circumstances that did not constitute theft.

On October 22, a vehicle was reported stolen on Highway 61 South at the county line. The complainant said their vehicle had broken down on Highway 61 just inside the county line. When they went back the next day, the vehicle was gone.

Break-Ins

During this time period, countless items have also been stolen from unlocked vehicles in the city and county. According to Sheriff Pace, the number one thing you can do to prevent items being stolen from you vehicle is to lock your door. “Help us help you. Lock your vehicle,” said Pace in a report from 2022.