Habitual theft suspect arrested at Shreveport Walmart

Shreveport Police arrested Ashley Coker after an off-duty officer working at the Walmart located at 1645 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop reportedly observed her stealing merchandise.

Coker was taken into custody, and investigators learned that she had multiple previous theft-related arrests involving the Shreveport Police Department, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bossier City Police Department and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.

According to police, this marks Coker’s seventh theft-related arrest across multiple jurisdictions.

Due to her prior history, Coker was charged with one count of felony theft and transported to the Shreveport City Jail.