HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department requested the public's help on Friday in identifying a suspect in two burglaries in which the suspect allegedly stole a car battery to power and steal a vehicle at another location.

The department said the suspect entered Supreme Toyota on South Morrison Boulevard through an unlocked door and stole a battery from a vehicle before proceeding to Nick Arnone Auto Tile Services, where he allegedly used the stolen battery to start and steal a silver 2010 Dodge Charger. 

Anyone with information regarding the theft is encouraged to contact the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5740.