Two men booked in connection to retail theft in Abbeville

​On March 28, at approximately 12:30 p.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a call of a shoplifting at Tractor Supply on Veteran’s Memorial Drive.
The complainant advised that several items, including a portable welding machine, had been stolen.
Officers began an investigation of the theft. Officers were able to determine two suspects, Michael Schexnider of Abbeville and Jered Broussard of Abbeville, entered Tractor Supply and stole numerous items. The suspects fled the area upon employees calling the Abbeville Police Department. Felony theft warrants were obtained for both subjects. Upon serving the warrants, officers were able to locate over $1,100 worth of stolen merchandise from Tractor Supply.
​Both suspects also had arrest warrants on unrelated events. Schexnider and Broussard were transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.
Chief of Police William Spearman would like to thank the officers for a job well done. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office (Criminal Investigations Division and Vermilion Parish Metro Narcotics Task Force) and the Delcambre Police Department for their assistance.
​The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who has any information regarding this or any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.