Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: Jun 26, 2008

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

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lawn Tractor thefts

Shreveport Police Investigators need assistance in identifying three or more suspects who, on 04-17-08, at the Tractor Supply, 9620 Mansfield Road at approx 11:30 PM, stole a WHITE brand lawnmower by loading it into a light color pickup truck believed to be a newer model Chevy extend cab. As seen in the video, a white male exited the driver's side then a black male was then seen exiting from the passenger side lifting and loading the riding lawnmower into the bed of the truck.

On 5-9-08 at the same location, police believe the same suspect vehicle; this time with three white males stole a HUSKY riding lawnmower by lifting it into the bed of the truck.

Anyone having any knowledge of the suspects responsible for either crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 673-7373 or www.crimestoppersshreveportcadoo.com who is offering a $500.00 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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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