Shreveport 'Career Shoplifter' Faces New Charges After Defying Target Ban

Braie Breyon Allen, a repeat offender with six prior felony theft convictions, is now wanted by police for allegedly stealing from a local Target store despite a lifetime ban.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a retail security tag or anti-theft device, dramatically lit by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigative nature of organized retail crime cases.A recent wave of organized retail theft in Shreveport exposes the need for stronger measures to deter repeat offenders.Shreveport Today

Shreveport Police are searching for Braie Breyon Allen, a 32-year-old woman they describe as a 'professional shoplifter' due to her extensive criminal history of retail theft. Allen is now the subject of an active arrest warrant after allegedly targeting a local Target store multiple times, despite a court-ordered lifetime ban from the property.

Why it matters

Repeat offenders like Allen who continue to shoplift despite previous convictions and bans pose an ongoing challenge for retailers and law enforcement in Shreveport. Her case highlights the need for stronger measures to deter and prevent organized retail crime in the community.

The details

According to court records, Allen has six prior felony theft convictions. She was most recently released from custody in September 2025 after serving a two-year sentence, but police say she returned to shoplifting almost immediately. Investigators determined that Allen defied her lifetime ban from the Target store on Youree Drive by visiting the location at least three times between October 2025 and March 2026, including an incident on February 21, 2026 where she allegedly filled a cart with merchandise and left without paying.

  • Allen was released from custody on September 22, 2025 after serving a two-year sentence.
  • Between October 2025 and March 2026, Allen allegedly visited the Target store on Youree Drive three times despite her lifetime ban.
  • The most recent incident occurred on February 21, 2026.

The players

Braie Breyon Allen

A 32-year-old Shreveport resident with six prior felony theft convictions who has been labeled a 'professional shoplifter' by police.

Shreveport Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Allen's alleged crimes and seeking the public's help in locating her.

Target

The retail store that has banned Allen from its Youree Drive location due to her extensive history of theft.

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What they’re saying

“We must put a stop to repeat offenders who continue to target our businesses and community. This kind of criminal behavior will not be tolerated.”

— Shreveport Police Chief

What’s next

Police are urging the public to contact authorities if they have any information on Allen's whereabouts. She is currently facing charges of Felony Organized Retail Theft and three counts of Entering and Remaining After Being Forbidden.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of organized retail crime and the need for stronger measures to deter repeat offenders like Braie Breyon Allen, who continue to shoplift despite previous convictions and court-ordered bans.