DENHAM SPRINGS — Five people were arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday for allegedly stealing approximately $2,750 in merchandise from multiple stores at Juban Crossing.
Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies initially noticed individuals littering from a car in the parking lot. During the encounter, deputies observed the suspects attempting to conceal large amounts of merchandise from nearby stores.
“Further investigation revealed the individuals had been on a theft spree targeting numerous retail outlets in Juban Crossing—and possibly other jurisdictions,” Ard said.
Deputies recovered stolen items including:
$1,100 from Ulta
$800 from Carter’s
$400 from Academy
$220 from Five Below
$160 from Rouses
$70 from Old Navy
The sheriff stated that the suspects allegedly stole merchandise by hiding items on their persons, in large purses, or by simply walking out with them.
The five arrested were:
42-year-old Shoundrika Dennis, Baton Rouge
39-year-old Auquintea Lanus, Baton Rouge
20-year-old Tkiya Dennis, Baton Rouge
24-year-old Blake Davis, Prairieville
20-year-old Antailynn Lanus, Denham Springs
All five were booked on various theft-related charges.
