Suspects Sought in Former Church Building Theft Investigation

HAMMOND (May 14, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help identifying and locating the suspects accused of a large-scale theft from a vacant church property resulting in more than $100,000 worth of repairs.

Earlier this week, it was discovered that copper tubing as well as condensers and parts from multiple A/C units were missing from the property of the former Harvest Church building located in the 17000 block of north I-12 Service Road in Hammond. The repairs for the damage and replacement of the parts currently exceeds $100,000.

It has been determined that the theft occurred last month when at least two individuals came onto the property around 9 p.m. on April 25. Surveillance video shows one suspect wearing what appears to be a light shirt with a design on the front, jeans and light tennis shoes. The second suspect appears to be wearing a light shirt with a horizontal striped design on the front and back as well as jeans with dark shoes. Both appear to have dark hair and stand between 5’8” and 5’11”.

While the duo is only seen on foot, it is believed a vehicle resembling the attached image could be involved. It appears to be a light gold or pewter Nissan sedan.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about who these suspects are, or their whereabouts, to contact the TPSO Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088.

If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through CrimeStoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

You may be eligible for a cash reward.

TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org

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