Shreveport, LA – Two men from South Louisiana were arrested early April 26 after allegedly attempting to steal vehicles from a dealership in Shreveport, according to police.
Officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to a reported burglary in progress around 1:45 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
Upon arrival, officers quickly established a perimeter and took both suspects into custody at the scene.
Investigators said the two were in possession of a device used to program key fobs, along with additional tools commonly used in auto thefts.
The suspects were identified as Elijah Barnaba of Opelousas and Jacolby Castille of Lafayette.
The two face multiple charges, including two counts of theft of a motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, possession of burglary tools, and resisting an officer.
Authorities said the arrests highlight the department’s proactive response and commitment to protecting local businesses from criminal activity.