ST. HELENA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies said they need the public’s help to locate a man accused of breaking into a home.

According to the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office, an arrest warrant has been obtained for Barnell Vanshun Doughty Jr., 18, for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling.

Doughty allegedly broke into the home on Friday, June 27, and committed burglary, deputies said.

The suspect is described as being 6-foot-1 and weighing about 125 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information that can help deputies locate Doughty is urged to contact the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office by calling the number (225) 222-4413 or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers by calling the number (225) 344-7867.

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