Ma'am, stop. Stop right now. >> What? >> Put your hands behind your back. >> What? >> Put your hands behind your >> On June 9th, 2025, officers responded to a [music] Walmart in Washington, Illinois, after store loss prevention reported a suspected retail theft. After reviewing surveillance footage with store employees, officers located the suspect and moved in to stop her as she walked [music] toward the exit. >> She do what now? >> She concealed liquor and some other stuff in She also She took pregnancy tests in her bag and went to the bathroom to use it. >> Oh. >> She came out. >> Went to the bathroom and used it? >> Yeah. >> Um where she at now? Still in the bathroom? >> We assume that's what she did with that. We know she's towards the front now. >> What she look like? >> She's a white girl with a brown jacket and like Is she Is she there? What uh liquor? She put it in the bag. I want to bring it up. Yeah, that's after she scanned. Yeah, she's got baby clothes and feminine hygiene stuff in her bag. >> Yeah, dude. I went to Casey's and now I found her liquor. >> walked out the store. >> Right where the call originated from. >> Yep. >> All right. >> All right. All right, you guys going in or you want us to just >> Ma'am, stop. Stop right now. >> What? >> Put your hands behind your back. >> What? >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Please. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. I'm >> Then relax and put your hand behind your back. >> I'm not resisting. CAN I PUT THIS >> STOP MOVING YOUR ARM. STOP. You're going to get charged with resisting. >> not resisting. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to put this in my pocket. >> That is literally the definition of resisting. >> Just try No, I'm sorry. I'm just trying to put this in my pocket. Can I put my put my wallet or my part in my pocket? >> No, we need to cuff you. So, just chill out. Stop moving. >> Stop pulling away. >> I'm not pulling away. >> You were. >> I'm not. Can I get my phone? >> No, don't reach for anything. >> What are we doing here? >> You got a key? Yeah, I need it. All right. Go back in here. Sit down on the bench. All right. So, before anything else goes further, I have to read you this. Go ahead and sit down. It's going to be a minute. Take a seat. >> I'm okay. >> Okay. Before we ask any questions, it's my duty to advise you of your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court or in other proceedings. You have the right to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions before any questioning if you wish. Do you understand this? >> Yes. >> Okay. What is going on today? For what? >> My daughter. >> Okay, how old is your daughter? >> 10 months. >> What were you getting for? >> The formula. And >> Okay. So, >> [snorts] >> what's in this bag? >> My bag. >> Okay. So, then where is the formula and everything else? Why is it in your other bag? >> Because I was going to get it in here. >> Did you steal it? >> I didn't mean to. >> I mean, typically when people shop, they put items in bags such as this. So, did you steal it or did you not? >> I was trying to, but I didn't steal it on purpose. >> Well, you didn't. The instant you walk past the final point of sale, which in this case would be that self-checkout register, that's retail theft. So, you don't have to leave the building. So, did you steal? I mean, we've already cut to the chase. It's in a bag that's obviously not a normal bag items are placed in. They're not meant to be comfortable. >> Um but it's cutting off my circulation. >> And when we were saying stop, stop, most people say, "Oh, what's going on?" You just tried to ignore us. So, did you steal or not? I mean, we've already gone this far. I need you to verbally tell me yes or no. >> I already told you no. >> You what? >> I told you no, so >> Well, I I'd appreciate it. You've been honest with me up to this point. Why don't we just cut to the chase? You have to what? >> got items in here that aren't paid for, correct? >> I do, yeah. >> You have to what? >> What? >> You said so you stole. Okay. Can I see CCTV footage, please? >> So, the first one is her concealing this pregnancy test. See the little white box? >> Mhm. >> And then it disappears when she's in her bag. >> I have it here. >> Got you. And then uh she'll conceal the other items in her wear. So, what all's in the bag that's not paid for, ma'am? What all's in the bag that's not paid for? >> I don't know. Nothing went in my small pocket, but I have a card in there and >> Well, I'm not talking about the small pocket. I'm talking about the book bag. So, you don't know what's in there? >> Well, I just said I have a card in there and I have food in there. >> Okay. Did you pay for the food? >> Yes, the card's in my hand. >> Okay. Are there going to be pregnancy tests or >> Bro, they're still in her hands. >> Okay. So, then how did the clothes, the iPhone case, and the other items get in there? They just appeared? >> I didn't know I had anything in there. Can you hand me my phone? I'll call you after. >> Is your ID in this bag cuz I need that. >> No, don't have one on me. >> Okay, what's your name? And if you lie to me about your name, I'm going to charge you with obstructing. Where's that at? >> On my phone. >> Okay, can you unlock it and get me to that screen? >> Can't ruin it. >> Let me know. >> So, we we got two options here. >> [clears throat] >> We got to be able to confirm your identity. >> I'm going to step out here. >> have an ID. >> Okay. >> Well, you just tried to play the game with us. You can grab it. >> I I can't enter it. I can't feel my wrists. >> They're not meant to be comfortable. >> I know, but it's like >> were pulling away from us, though. >> I I wasn't trying to pull. >> You're not listening to me. >> Do you have any idea value-wise what it all >> I'm assuming obviously under >> Okay. >> I don't know if you >> I can pay for it. >> I don't think you have anything else on you. >> Okay. Was this in your bag? >> Yes. I got that like 3 days ago. >> Okay. Where was your bag at when you drove here? >> In my car. >> Like where at in your car though? >> In the back seat. >> Okay. So, I will address this later. >> I wasn't driving if that's what you're asking. >> How'd you get here then? >> Um my friends. >> Your friends just dropped you off and they're still in the parking lot or? >> They're in the parking lot. >> Okay. Why didn't they come in and shop with you? >> They didn't want to. >> Okay. So, if I go out and talk to them, are they going to tell me that you told them something along the lines of hey, drop me off. I'm going to take so-and-so items and then come back. >> I didn't plan on stealing anything. >> Yeah, well, that's a pretty fair amount of items to accidentally scam. >> Yeah, I know. >> So. Okay. So, I'm going to explain this to you. I'm going to have you sign it once you're out of cuffs. Okay? So, you're getting issued an NTA for the offense of retail theft. So, you're going to have a mandatory court date on July 15th at 9:00 a.m. Okay? No, it's Tazewell County in Pekin. >> Okay. >> So, if you don't go to that, they're probably going to issue a warrant. I'm cutting you a massive break because you're 20. I could also do the resisting. I could also do an ordinance violation >> Yes. >> for the possession of the cannabis. >> I didn't even know that was a thing for that. >> You have to be 21. It's like alcohol. So, I mean, you have to be 20 to use it. >> I know. It just helps my mental issues. >> I got you. Do you have a Are you prescribed it? Do you have a medical card? Instead of giving you all these other ordinance violations and resisting charge, I'm just going to take that because you're not allowed to have it. You're still going to have this court date, but in the future, just don't If somebody says stop and it's the police, you better stop. We don't just do that to random people. We always have a reason. All right, ma'am. So, I got to take that picture of you I was telling you about. All right. I'm doing your left hand first. >> Okay. >> Once this comes off, you're putting your left hand on top of your head. >> Okay. Can I put my card in my pocket, please? >> Yes. All right. So, this court date that I was telling you about, I need you to sign right here. You're not admitting guilt. That's just saying that I read this and issued this to you. Okay? You're going to sign right there and then put your most current phone number. Did I explain the trespass already? >> Yep. >> Does that make sense? Okay. >> You guys getting a picture? I need a picture as well. >> I got one, Trev. >> Oh, you did? >> Yep. >> I got a picture of her. >> Okay, cool. All right, ma'am. Do you have any questions for us? >> No. >> Okay, hang on. You're not free to go yet. I got to give you this. Your friends are out there waiting for you. >> Okay. >> Okay. White one's yours. Make sure you go to court. You're going to get a warning. >> Do you guys have a first copy of the trespass notice as well? >> She hasn't got one, right? All right, if you have any questions, you're free to go. Have a better day. >> After reviewing the surveillance footage, recovering the unpaid merchandise, and obtaining the suspect's admission, officers issued the suspect a notice to appear for retail theft and ordered her to appear in court. She was also formally trespassed from the store before being released from the scene. Based on the conduct documented in this body camera footage, the following charge could apply: retail theft. Potential charges are presented for informational purposes only and may differ from the final charges filed by prosecutors. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.