Shreveport Police Seek Tips On Family Dollar Fraud Case

Authorities release details on counterfeit cash used at local retail store

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of counterfeit $20 bills, the texture and details of the bills sharply illuminated by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty investigation into this fraudulent activity.Shreveport police seek public's help in identifying a suspect who used counterfeit cash at a local Family Dollar store.Shreveport Today

Shreveport police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who used counterfeit bills to load $500 onto a prepaid card at a Family Dollar store on Mansfield Road last month. Detectives determined that $200 of the cash was fake, consisting of ten $20 bills with two different serial numbers, and the bills lacked standard security features found on legitimate U.S. currency.

Why it matters

Counterfeit currency is a serious crime that can have wide-ranging impacts, from financial losses for businesses to undermining public trust in the monetary system. The Shreveport Police Department is seeking to identify the suspect and prevent further fraudulent activity in the area.

The details

The incident occurred on March 16, 2026, at the Family Dollar located at 9034 Mansfield Road. Around 5:28 PM, an unidentified Black male entered the store and attempted to load $500 in cash onto a prepaid card. While the transaction was initially processed, a subsequent inspection revealed that $200 of the cash was counterfeit, consisting of ten $20 bills with two different serial numbers. Detectives noted that the bills were of poor quality, lacking standard security features found on authentic U.S. currency.

  • The incident occurred on March 16, 2026, at approximately 5:28 PM.

The players

Shreveport Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the counterfeit cash incident at the Family Dollar store.

Family Dollar

The retail store where the fraudulent transaction took place.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of combating counterfeit currency, which can have significant financial and societal impacts. The Shreveport Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect and prevent further fraudulent activity in the area.