18-year-old Duntavious Oneal of Shreveport is now behind bars for allegedly stealing a vehicle from a security guard Monday night.

Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says Oneal is accused of attacked the security guard in the 200 block of E. Kaliste Saloom Road around 10:30 p.m., hitting the victim repeatedly in the facial area, then allegedly forcing him to drive them to the 300 block of East Gloria Switch Road where the victim was forced out of the vehicle while Oneal allegedly drove away in the victim's green 1997 Ford Explorer.

Oneal was eventually arrested by the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office after the victim reported the incident to LPD. Oneal was caught while allegedly using the victim's vehicle.

Oneal faces charges of Carjacking, Second Degree Battery and First Degree Robbery as the investigation continues.

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