VPD currently investigating multiple crimes, including shooting

The Vicksburg Police Department is currently investigating several crimes that have taken place recently throughout the city.

Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle
On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1:50 a.m., officers took a report at the police station regarding an incident where shots were fired into a vehicle in the area of First East and Walnut Streets. The complainant stated a male subject with whom she had an earlier argument fired several times at her vehicle but missed. However, the windshield of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Am parked nearby had been struck once.

Theft of Vehicle Parts
On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 12:56 p.m., officers responded to an address in the 2600 block of Washington Street in reference to a theft. The victim reported two tires and rims were missing from a 2007 Mercedes CLS. The reported value of the rims and tires is $2,000.00.

Grand Larceny
On Sunday, Oct. 16,  at 6:18 a.m., officers responded to the Comfort Inn and Suites, 100 Berryman Road, in reference to a theft. The victim stated someone removed an Apple IPad from her suitcase. The reported value of the IPad is $1,000.00.

Burglary
On Sunday, Oct. 16,  at 4:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to an address in the 1400 block of Maxwell Street in reference to a residential burglary. The victim reported that an unknown person entered the home and took a Taurus 9mm handgun.

Auto Burglary
On Monday, Oct. 17, at 6:03 a.m., officers responded to a report of an auto burglary in the 5900 block of Highway 61 South. The victim stated someone entered a 2018 Dodge Ram and stole a book bag valued at $500.00. The bag contained a laptop valued at $2400.00, a mobile hot spot valued at $400.00, and a portable monitor valued at $400.00. The total estimated of value of loss is $3,900.00.

Anyone with information on the above crimes is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511.