Shreveport, La — Shreveport police are searching for two women suspected of committing multiple thefts at a local Target store.
Authorities have issued arrest warrants for both individuals following an investigation into a series of incidents dating back to December 2024.
Investigators have identified Teairra Butler, 25, as the primary suspect in six separate theft incidents at the retail store. According to police reports, Butler has been present during each occurrence and is believed to have played a central role in the crimes.
A second suspect, Tanisha Butler, 45, has also been implicated in at least one of the thefts. Police reviewed her criminal history and found that she has been arrested 17 times for theft-related offenses, resulting in 10 convictions across multiple jurisdictions.
The Shreveport Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for both women as they continue their efforts to locate them. Authorities have not disclosed the total value of the stolen merchandise or whether the suspects acted alone or with additional accomplices.
Retail theft has been an ongoing concern for law enforcement, with major retailers like Target implementing enhanced security measures to curb shoplifting. Police urge local businesses and residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Shreveport police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspects. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Teairra or Tanisha Butler is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
Authorities emphasize that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
