Authorities Seek Tips On Jessie Duncan, Accused Of Defrauding Shreveport Business
Jessie Duncan is wanted by Shreveport police for allegedly cashing invalid checks at Midway Food Mart, leaving the business with thousands in losses. Tips are welcome from the community.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Shreveport Man in Fake Check SchemeLocal authorities are searching for a man accused of defrauding a neighborhood business out of thousands of dollars using invalid checks. Shreveport Police detectiveshave officially secured an arrest warrant forJessie Duncanon one count of Monetary Instrument Abuse. Fraudulent Checks Left Local Business in the RedThe investigation kicked off after the management at Midway Food Mart reported a series of financial losses. According to police, Duncan presented three separate checks to be cashed at the convenience store. All three checks were later flagged and returned by the bank as completely invalid, leaving the business to absorb the financial hit. SPDSPDInvestigation Uncovers Defunct and Fake AccountsAs detectives dug deeper, they discovered the checks claimed to be drawn from a Regions Bank account belonging to an entirely different individual. When contacted by police, the alleged account holder stated he hadn't held an account with Regions Bank in several years, did not know Duncan, and had never authorized anyone to write checks in his name. Bank officials later confirmed the fraud, noting that the routing information printed on the checks was entirely fabricated and did not match legitimate Regions Bank formats. Broken Promises of Repayment Lead to ChargesThe owner of Midway Food Mart positively identified Duncan as the man who cashed the checks. Documentation provided to investigators showed that Duncan had repeatedly promised to reimburse the store for the lost funds. Get our free mobile appDuring a voluntary interview with detectives, Duncan claimed he received the checks from a third party as payment for a job. He once again promised investigators that he would make restitution to the business. However, after multiple assurances and zero payments, detectives moved forward with criminal charges. Authorities Ask Public for AssistanceWith the arrest warrant now active, police are turning to the community for help. Do you have information? Anyone who knows the current whereabouts of Jessie Duncan is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department or share an anonymous tip through Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373. BOSSIER SHERIFF WEEKEND JAIL PHOTOS JUNE 10-14Bossier Sheriff Weekend Arrest Photos June 10-14Caddo Correctional Center Booking Photos June 6th-12thThe following booking photos are those who were booked and kept at the Caddo Correctional Center this week. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Gallery Credit:Caddo Correctional Center