SHREVEPORT, LA – A strange and unexpected situation unfolded on Friday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana, when a man allegedly tried to carjack two vehicles in broad daylight. The suspect, now identified as 46-year-old Robert Gilleard, is in custody and facing multiple charges.
Carjacking Attempt Reported on Fairfield Avenue
Just after 9:00 a.m., officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a report of a carjacking on the 1800 block of Fairfield Avenue. What began as a typical crime report quickly took a bizarre turn.
Police say Gilleard first tried to enter one car but failed. Moments later, he ran toward another vehicle and managed to jump inside. However, the driver of that car reacted quickly, confronting Gilleard and jumping out before anything worse could happen.
Quick Police Response Leads to Arrest
Responding officers arrived at the scene quickly and were able to arrest Gilleard on the spot. During the arrest, Gilleard sustained some injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment before being processed.
He is now facing charges of:
- Two counts of carjacking
- One count of theft
Ongoing Investigation
While Gilleard is in custody, detectives are still investigating the full details of what led to the attempted carjackings. Authorities are reviewing witness reports and surveillance footage to get a clearer picture of the events.
Police confirmed that neither of the drivers was harmed, and no major property damage was reported during the incident.
Call for Public Assistance
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is urged to come forward. You can contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or leave an anonymous tip through Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.
All tips are kept confidential, and your help could assist the ongoing investigation.