Wanted Sex Offender Captured After Foot Pursuit at Shreveport Walmart 

A routine extra-duty detail turned into a high-profile arrest when a sharp-eyed Shreveport Police Department detective recognized a wanted sex offender inside a local Walmart. 

Leonard Clark Jr., a registered sex offender with active outstanding warrants, was taken into custody following a brief struggle and foot chase. 

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Detective Spots Wanted Suspect Concealing Merchandise 

The arresting detective, who is regularly assigned to the Shreveport Police Department's Sex Crimes Unit, was working an extra-duty security detail at the retail store when they spotted Clark. According to police reports, Clark was actively attempting to conceal store merchandise when the detective identified him. 

When officers moved in to detain Clark, he resisted and fled on foot through the store. After a brief pursuit, the detective successfully overtook Clark and placed him under arrest. 

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Suspect Faces a Plethora of New Felony Charges 

Prior to the encounter, Clark was actively sought by authorities on outstanding warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and Video Voyeurism. 

Following the retail incident and his attempt to escape, authorities filed a sweep of new charges against Clark, including: 

• Battery of a Police Officer 
• Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence 
• Theft 
• Criminal Damage to Property 

Shreveport Police commended the detective's vigilance, noting that their familiarity with local offenders directly led to removing a wanted individual from the community's streets. 

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Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Shreveport 

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or abuse, confidential help, emergency shelter, and medical advocacy are available locally in the Shreveport area. 

• Project Celebration / Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)-  Services: 24/7 crisis hotline, forensic medical exam advocacy, professional counseling, and legal assistance.  24-Hour Crisis Line: (311) 226-5015 or (888) 411-1333   Shreveport Office: (318) 221-8003 

• The Providence House- Services: Emergency shelter and comprehensive support services for families and individuals escaping domestic or sexual violence.  Phone: (318) 221-7887 

• Caddo Parish Victim Assistance Program- Services: Navigating the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, and crime victim compensation assistance.  Phone: (318) 226-6965 

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)- Services: Free, confidential support 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S.  Phone: (800) 656-4673