Shreveport Suspect Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft

On June 25th, 2023, around 1:55 a.m. Shreveport Police patrol officers were called to theft in progress in the 4200 block of Greenwood Road. While in route, officers were informed that a witness could see an individual attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle.

As officers arrived on scene the suspect fled on foot but was eventually caught. Once caught, the suspect resisted and attempted to disarm the officer, causing the officer to deploy a Taser to take the individual into custody.

The suspect was identified as Anthony Briskey (2-20-77). Briskey was charged with one count of theft of a catalytic converter, one count of resisting with force or violence, and one count of attempting to disarm a police officer.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.