Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: Sep 10, 2008

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Police seek assistance in locating Thieves

Shreveport Police Investigators need assistance in identifying two suspects are believed to have stolen a purse from an employee at Willis Knighton Hospital and then used the victim's credit cards at local stores.

On Tuesday, September 9th, an employee of Willis Knighton Cancer Center noticed her purse missing and reported it to local authorities. Police investigators determined the victim's credit cards had been used at several local retail stores in the local area. Using a timeline of purchases from the retail stores and Willis Knighton's video surveillance, investigators were able to identify two white male subjects believed to be responsible for the theft and fradulent use of the credit cards.

Anyone having any information regarding the identity of one or both of these subjects are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 673-7373, 1800-222-TIPS or www.crimestoppersshreveportcaddo.com

CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF EACH OF THESE SUSPECTS.

Information can be left with Crime Stoppers at 673-7373 or by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestoppersshreveportcaddo.com.

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