Shreveport Lowe’s theft investigation leads to two arrests, one wanted

Tamira Caldwell

Shreveport Police detectives have arrested two individuals and are searching for a third in connection with multiple thefts from a local Lowe’s store.

Police began their investigation on Jan. 24, when Lowe’s loss prevention personnel alerted authorities about a series of thefts involving three known suspects: Jacolby Foster (DOB: 4/29/00), Vikeshia Murray (DOB: 8/16/02), and Tamira Caldwell (DOB: 8/6/76).

Detectives determined that on Jan. 13, Foster and Caldwell stole merchandise worth $770 from the store. The following day, on Jan. 14, Foster and Murray stole a $899 generator. Surveillance footage confirmed that the suspects bypassed all points of sale without making payment in both incidents.

All three suspects have histories of theft arrests and convictions. Foster has two prior theft convictions, two active prosecutions, and six prior theft-related arrests. Murray has three prior theft convictions, five active prosecutions, and at least ten prior theft-related arrests. Caldwell has twenty prior theft-related arrests, fifteen convictions across three jurisdictions, and multiple arrests for issuing worthless checks. 

Foster and Murray were already in custody at Caddo Correctional Center on unrelated charges. Detectives have since charged Murray with one count of Felony Theft as a habitual offender. Foster received two counts of the same charge.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Caldwell on one count of Felony Theft as a habitual offender.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Caldwell’s whereabouts to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.