Shreveport Police Arrest Two Men for Stealing Cars From a Dealership

Two men from South Louisiana are in custody after being caught attempting to steal cars from a local dealership over the weekend.

SPD Officers were called to East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in reference to a burglary in progress. Officers quickly established a perimeter and took two suspects into custody.

Officers discovered the suspects were in possession of a device used to program key fobs, allowing them to access and steal vehicles, as well as additional tools associated with car theft.

The suspects have been identified as:

· Elijah Barnaba of Opelousas, LA

· Jacolby Castille of Lafayette, LA

Both men have been charged with:

· Two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle

· One count of Criminal Damage to Property

· One count of Criminal Trespass

· One count of Possession of Burglary Tools

· One count of Resisting an Officer

From SPD:

"This arrest highlights the proactive work of Shreveport Police patrol officers, whose quick response and coordination prevented additional losses and ensured those responsible were taken into custody.

Let this serve as a reminder: if you’re traveling to Shreveport, come enjoy what our city has to offer—but if you come here to commit crimes, you will be caught."