
Property Crimes detectives with the Shreveport Police Department are actively searching for two men wanted in connection with separate thefts from a local business.
Curtis Newman and Joseph Coleman are both wanted for felony thefts that occurred at the Home Depot
located at 110 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
Curtis Newman is wanted for two counts of felony theft as a habitual offender. He was identified by
investigators due to his history as a repeat retail theft suspect. A review of Newman’s criminal history
revealed eight prior theft arrests and four convictions. Additionally, he currently faces three pending theft
charges in Bossier District Court. Detectives have obtained two warrants for his arrest related to recent thefts from the store.
Joseph Coleman is also wanted for theft from the same location. He was identified after presenting a
Louisiana ID card during a fraudulent return. Investigators have issued an arrest warrant for one count of
felony theft for Coleman.
If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Curtis Newman or Joseph Coleman, contact the
Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373. Callers may
remain anonymous.