Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated a theft money from a local crawfish wholesale business on South Highway 35 near Rayne.
During the investigation, it was determined that an employee was involved in the theft and distracted other employees to allow other suspects to enter the premises and steal operating funds. During the investigation, deputies served a search warrant on a residence and were able to recover a large portion of the money which was stolen.
Arrested were:
Shane Gautreaux, 26, Rayne. Felony theft, criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of stolen things
Christopher Sonnier, 31, Church Point. Felony theft
Heather Vincent, 38, Rayne. Felony theft, criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of stolen things.
All were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.