An ordinary midnight snack run at a Circle K in Shreveport, Louisiana, allegedly turned into a much bigger criminal investigation after an 18-year-old man reportedly walked out with $19.88 worth of snacks and a fountain drink without paying. The twist? Police say he later returned to the same store while officers were still nearby investigating the alleged theft.
The Shreveport Police Department identified the man as John Alex Jordan. What initially involved a relatively small amount of merchandise eventually led investigators to allegations involving an Elks Lodge burglary and an outstanding theft warrant.
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Circle K Theft in Shreveport: What Police Say Happened
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on August 11, 2026, at the Circle K located at 809 Olive Street in Shreveport.
According to the Shreveport Police Department, officers arrived at approximately 12:34 a.m. after a store clerk reported that a man had entered the business, selected several bakery items, filled a fountain drink and then left without paying.
The merchandise reportedly included:
- Three packages of small donuts
- Two packages of honey buns
- One package of pound cake
- One fountain drink
The total reported value was $19.88.
An officer searched the surrounding area but initially could not find the person matching the description. Then came the part that made the case particularly unusual.
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Suspect Allegedly Returned to the Same Circle K During Police Investigation
Police said a man matching the description returned to the same Circle K while officers were still in the area investigating the original theft.
Officers detained him and identified him as 18-year-old John Alex Jordan.
The Shreveport Police Department later highlighted the unusual development in a public Facebook post:
“Then, in a move that made things significantly easier for everyone involved, he returned to the store while police were still nearby!!”
The department followed that with another line:
“Apparently, returning to the scene really does work. Just not in the way he probably hoped.”
What looked like a $19.88 snack theft was now becoming something considerably more serious.
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Investigation Allegedly Connected Jordan to an Elks Lodge Burglary
According to the police information provided in reports, investigators continued looking into the case after Jordan was detained.
Police said further investigation connected Jordan to a recent burglary at an Elks Lodge, where multiple items had reportedly been stolen. Detectives had already been working to identify a suspect in that burglary.
Officers also discovered an outstanding theft warrant from a separate investigation.
As a result, Jordan was charged with one count of theft and one count of simple burglary, in addition to the outstanding theft warrant.
Importantly, the available case information does not establish that Jordan was convicted of any of these offenses.
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Official Case Details
| Detail | Information |
| Suspect | John Alex Jordan |
| Age | 18 |
| Location | Circle K, 809 Olive Street, Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Reported theft | $19.88 in merchandise |
| Incident date | August 11, 2026 |
| Police response | Approximately 12:34 a.m. |
| Booking date/time | August 12, 2026, at 6:39 p.m. |
| Booking location | Caddo Correctional Center |
| Charges | Theft and simple burglary |
| Additional legal issue | Outstanding theft warrant |
John Alex Jordan Booked Into Caddo Correctional Center
Records from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office show that Jordan was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center at 6:39 p.m. on August 12, 2026.
His booking number was listed as 2026-00004146.
According to jail information cited in reports generated on the morning of August 14, Jordan remained in custody at that time.
No verified public information included in the supplied reports provided a subsequent court appearance, plea or final sentencing outcome as of the latest coverage.
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What Louisiana Law Says About Theft and Simple Burglary
Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 14:67, theft involving property valued at less than $1,000 is generally punishable by imprisonment for up to six months and/or a fine of up to $1,000. The statute also provides for a potential enhancement of the imprisonment penalty for certain defendants with prior theft convictions.
Simple burglary under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 14:62 carries a maximum penalty of a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to 12 years, or both.
These are statutory maximums and do not indicate what sentence, if any, Jordan will ultimately receive.
Shreveport Police Ended the Story With a $19.88 Warning
The unusual circumstances surrounding the Circle K incident became the centre of the Shreveport Police Department’s public account, particularly the allegation that Jordan returned to the store while officers were still nearby.
The department ended its post with a pointed reference to the reported value of the merchandise:
“if the midnight sweet tooth hits, paying the $19.88 is considerably cheaper than the alternative.”
The case subsequently attracted attention because of the contrast between the relatively small reported value of the Circle K merchandise and the much more serious allegations that emerged during the investigation.
For now, the available information only establishes the allegations and charges. John Alex Jordan is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Disclaimer and Sources
This article is based solely on the information provided from the Shreveport Police Department, cited Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office booking records, the listed news reports and Louisiana Revised Statutes § 14:67 and § 14:62. The supplied reports include material from Guessing Headlights, dated August 14, 2026, and NewsBreak, which summarized information attributed to the Shreveport Police Department.
The information presented describes allegations, police statements and criminal charges and should not be interpreted as proof of guilt. Court proceedings, charges, pleas or case outcomes may change as the legal process continues. No information has been added beyond the supplied material.
Sources:
- Shreveport Police Department Facebook page
- Guessing Headlights
- NewsBreak / 96.5 KVKI
- Caddo Correctional Center inmate list
- Louisiana R.S. 14:67 (Theft)
- Louisiana R.S. 14:62 (Simple burglary)
Image Credit:
- Featured Image: “Texas shaped donut on T-shirt” by Pete Unseth, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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