Former Amazon workers in Baton Rouge accused of stealing more than $25,000 in merchandise

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two former Amazon employees stole items worth thousands of dollars from the company’s warehouse on Cortana Place in Baton Rouge, police said.

According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the former workers are Javontay Seals, 21, and Byron Johnson, 33. Arrest warrants show authorities are still searching for the suspects on charges of felony theft.

The investigation into Seals began when police were contacted by a loss prevention worker at Amazon.

Authorities said they were told Seals allegedly stole about $1,700 worth of items on two separate occasions while employed at the warehouse. However, Seals admitted to stealing more than $3,000 worth of Amazon products during a termination interview, an arrest warrant shows.

The warrant says items that he allegedly stole include an Apple iPad 11 screen and Apple Airpods.

Surveillance video provided by the Amazon loss prevention worker shows Seals stuffing some of the stolen items down his pants and in a backpack before leaving his work station and the warehouse, police said.

Police said they were also contacted by an Amazon loss prevention worker about Johnson.

An arrest warrant shows Johnson admitted to stealing about $22,000 worth of electronic items during a termination interview. However, the loss prevention worker said video evidence only shows Johnson stole about $6,340 worth of items.

According to the warrant, the surveillance video shows Johnson stealing items during five separate incidents. Police said that in the footage, the suspect removes items from bins at his work station, opens some packages, and then stuffs merchandise down the front of his pants.

Authorities said items that Johnson allegedly stole include two Apple watches, Apple Mini Pro cell phones, Apple Airpods, and Samsung phones.

Anyone with information that can help in the investigation is asked to contact the Capital Region Crime Stoppers by calling the number (225) 344-7867. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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