Shreveport Man Arrested for Pulling a Knife While Shoplifting

Last week, Shreveport Police responded to a call involving an armed man at Walmart on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

Walmart's Loss Prevention reported that Gary Lynn Moore, who is banned from all Walmart stores due to prior thefts, was inside the store attempting to shoplift items from the store.

When employees attempted to escort Moore out of the store, he pulled a knife from his waistband and rushed at employees in an aggressive manner, causing them to fear for their safety.

Following an investigation by Shreveport Police, Moore was located and arrested. Moore has been charged with:

-Aggravated Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

-Criminal Trespassing

From SPD:

"This incident remains under investigation. The Shreveport Police Department commends the quick actions of Walmart Asset Protection personnel and reminds the public to immediately report suspicious or threatening behavior to law enforcement.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department."