20-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested for Felony Theft After Allegedly Failing to Pay for Repair Services

Caddo Parish, Louisiana - A 20-year-old man from DeSoto Parish, Louisiana has been arrested for stealing approximately $3,000 worth of services from a Caddo Parish business after failing to pay for the repair of his vehicle.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office reported on December 20, 2022, that a DeSoto Parish, Louisiana man was arrested for stealing approximately $3,000 worth of services from a local business, according to sheriff's detectives.

The investigation conducted by Sheriff's Detective Justin Sundquist reportedly led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for felony theft against 20-year-old Kaleb Clay.

Clay reportedly took his truck to a transmission shop in Caddo Parish on October 14 to have it rebuilt. On October 18, Clay returned to the shop to pick up his vehicle. First, he requested a test drive to confirm that the vehicle ran correctly, and the shop owner consented. When they returned, Clay stated that he would pay for the service shortly. He needed to obtain cash from the vehicle he arrived in. The shopkeeper went inside and waited, but Clay intended to depart without paying. The shop's proprietor walked out to speak with Clay as he returned to his pickup. Without paying, Clay reportedly rushed into the truck and sped away.

Clay was arrested for the warrant on December 18 after a traffic check in DeSoto Parish. The next day, he was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.