On Aug. 11, officers were contacted by Home Depot, located at 110 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop,
regarding a fraudulent purchase. Detectives obtained surveillance images of the suspect, who was later
positively identified as Paul Crowder. Crowder is accused of purchasing more than $700 worth of
merchandise using counterfeit $100 bills.  Crowder has been charged with one count of Monetary Instrument Abuse.

During the investigation, detectives discovered that Crowder has a prior history involving counterfeit currency. In 2023, he was arrested in Chicago, Illinois, for possessing counterfeit $100 bills that were actually altered $10 bills. A broader review of his criminal background revealed that he has faced approximately 15 charges related to forgery, altered documents, and counterfeiting in recent years.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300. To remain anonymous, contact Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373 or use the P3 Tips app.