leaving right now. You're not free to go. Come on out here. Come on out here. >> You don't get weapons, firearms, anything like that on you? >> No. >> On April 11th, 2023, [music] police were called to a 7-Eleven after the store reported something was missing and someone was responsible. >> So, the guy up front, >> you've got him. We're still He's been short. How much are you short now? >> 36. Maybe $6. >> Right. and he started watching video and he has it we found a couple so far where you can visibly see him cleaning the money in his pocket. >> Okay. >> Um let's just do >> Are you guys wanting to pursue criminal charges? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And then he's going to pocket that part. >> Okay. And then there's another incident. We're still looking for it. >> As of right now, there's just the two. This one and this one. Correct. He has these two, but I didn't realize they were 10 minutes off from that video from this video. But for right now, those are the two right now that I know of. >> Is this supposed to be 49 or is this 39? >> Four. >> Okay. >> I just want to make sure it's all >> Yeah. >> So, these this is the same incident. It's just that it's on a different >> Yeah. I'm just trying to find here. >> Perfect. Okay. >> Hey, boss. Come here for a second. Hey, come here for a second. >> You're not leaving right now. You're not free to go. Come on out here. Come on out here. >> You don't any weapons, firearms, anything like that on you? No. >> Okay. Come on over here. Talk to me. Can't leave after you talk to me. Not free to go. You understand that? >> Okay. Come right back over here. >> Your dad. What happened? >> In the car accident. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Do you know why I'm out here? I have a feeling though. >> Okay. Do you have any firearms, weapons on you? Not me. [laughter] >> Okay, just put your hands kind of over there. I'm just going to put your backpack over to the side. All right, let's set this down. Just relax your arms. Relax, man. I just got to talk to you. Okay, let me read you something first, okay? And then if you want to be honest with me, I'll work with you. Just give me some space. I don't like >> Oh, I'll do I'll be real. I'm tired. No idea. >> All right, but let me read you something. Okay. Does not mean you're going to jail or anything like that. I just have to advise you of some rights. But I appreciate honesty. You know that's always the best course of action. So before I ask any questions, you must understand your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have a right to talk to lawyer for advice before you ask any questions and to have them with you during questioning. If you can't afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before answer any questions if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now, the lawyer present, you still to stop answer at any time. You also have the right to stop answer any time until you talk to a lawyer. You understand what I read you? >> Yes. >> Okay. With that being said, are you willing to talk to me about this? What's going on here? >> Nobody out here. >> Can you say yes or no? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Why do you think I'm here? >> Cuz I have took some money. >> Okay. That's why I'm here. >> Yeah. >> Like I said, doesn't mean we're going to take you to jail. But um do you know how much you took? >> I honestly don't. But I can tell you the reason I took it and wait, >> but I cannot go to jail. I promise. I >> Well, I didn't say you would. Yeah. Right now, what I see it may or may not arise to that. It may just be a court date, but I don't know. Okay. So, I took some money, right? Okay. >> I am currently in college. >> The food cook me. >> Yeah, I know. >> My dad My dad is single. >> Okay. >> And he has to pay for college for all of us. So, >> it's he's kind of struggling. >> I got you. >> So, I owe some in order for me to continue to go to college. >> You got your ID on you? >> I'm just going to give this officer so we can put you in the call. >> That's why I took it. I I I probably took no less than >> I don't know, probably under a thousand, I think. >> Right. So, I can I can pay them back however, but I can't I have like I'm this close to finishing this. >> Okay, we'll figure it out. We'll see what's going on. I'm going to see what the store wants to do and everything. I I do have you on video taking some of it. I don't know the whole amount. Two two different days that I've seen so far. Just keep your hand out of your pocket. I know you don't have these things and stuff like that. I appreciate you being honest with me. >> Yeah, man. I um um what I did was stupid and you know, I I take full responsibility. >> Hey, mistakes happen. I just had >> I was doing dumb and I had to finish. >> I said they were going to kick me out. >> I'm just supposed to finish school. >> What are you taking in school? >> Computer information technology. >> Okay, that's a good field to be in. >> Yes. >> Well, hang tight. We'll figure out what's going on. Like I said, you're just being detained for now. You're not under arrest. I don't know if any of that would arise to anything that would need that. Sometimes what happens is you get arrested on scene, released on scene with a court date. But let me see what the store wants to do. Okay. You ever been arrested before? Okay. >> Is your dad really in a car wreck or you just trying to leave because of this? It's all right. I'm It's not going to change what I'm going to do. >> Yeah. No, he wasn't. >> I didn't I didn't think so. >> I was just nervous. >> I don't blame you. >> I should have I should have I should have told him when I did it, but >> Hey, mistakes happen. I I'll put it to you this way. It takes a big man admit when they're wrong. >> I I need the money, man. >> I got you. Well, bear with me. We'll see what's going on. Okay. >> You didn't take any currencies today? >> No. >> Okay. >> You're being honest and we appreciate that. Honesty goes a long way with it. Does >> it already admitted, >> right? >> Don't act stupid and make it go even worse. You know what I mean? Nervous. >> Don't be nervous. We're going to treat you like a man and stuff like that. >> I mean, I get it. Everybody's [music] made mistakes. >> Yeah. 17 years with the first marriage. >> There you go. >> But we'll see what's going on with it. >> So, she can do first or second. >> Mhm. >> Her husband says she can't do third, which is why she can't look at any shoes. I constantly knew Eric. >> Yeah. You're done. >> Um, did you guys want to fire him? [laughter] >> I just want to make sure on that. Um, yeah. >> He's only been with us for like two weeks. >> And then do you guys want him trespass? >> Yeah. I'm downloading the last video. 1966 white out there if he's not >> he probably knows at this point >> or if you want to let know that >> the so the drawer was short like $460 $439 or something like that but we can only confirm that he took 60 on that day. >> As of right now, we're going to look at the videos, but >> not right now. It's not R 10:15. >> Okay. >> All right, Anthony. You want to come with us for me? >> Stand up for me. >> Oh my gosh. >> Yep. He's gonna grab that. >> Just let him get your your car. >> Yeah. >> Well, we'll explain to you what they're saying. I'm going to put two of these cuffs on you just so it doesn't hurt your arms cuz you're a big guy, right? Relax. Okay. So, I I get the impression that they don't want to hear it. I understand the reasons what you've told me. >> Although I disagree with them, I understand them. >> Yeah. Like, please talk to them. Like, please. >> Okay. No, >> I'll bring one out here. >> Hang tight. >> But that that conversation will be very very short. I can tell you what they just told me. >> So, you're fired and you're trespassed on the property. I don't believe they're going to be >> Whatever story you provide is not going to be well received. You see what I'm saying? >> Ask. >> I'll ask if they want to, but they don't have to. >> He's going to go find out. Sir, >> he's he's requesting to speak with somebody. to plead his case in hopes of not being arrested. >> Well, hang on. Hang on. Do you care to hear it? >> Sure, I don't care. He's going to get arrested regardless, so it doesn't matter if we hear it. >> Well, that that's the thing. I would I would if you don't if it's not going to change your opinion, there's no reason for him to talk to anybody. >> Cool. We won't. >> Okay. Are they double locked? >> They are. >> Okay. So, nothing you say is going to change their opinion. Okay. >> Did he give you his ID? >> Yeah, I have it. I have it in my left pocket. >> And in here that vehicle keys at >> in your pockets or something. >> Oh, okay. >> I'll secure this in your vehicle. What do you have? Let's walk out by your car. We'll figure out what you need. Okay. All right, man. Where are you? Park. >> Okay. Gray car. Yep. Let's head over towards that. I put it in a bag. Anthony, is there anything in this I should be concerned with? >> You got me for a minute. You're killing me right now. You parked in disabled person. So >> I got a handicap tag. >> Okay. >> Is it for you? >> My um my little brother. >> If it's not for you, then you can work. >> My little my little brother goes to college. Do you need anything? What all do you have on you? >> My wallet, my phone. >> You take a wallet and phone with you if you want to take it. >> Okay. They're not going to let you take stuff like that. Take all this stuff with you. No cell phone. >> Got some cash, too. Okay. >> Anything else in your pockets? Not that I know of. >> If it'll help me get out >> probably a good idea that your wallet >> like that. >> Yeah. >> You think it's possible I'll get out today? >> Yeah. >> We get you out there fast enough. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Cuz they're going to Yep. I'll explain that to you. But yeah, there's an excellent chance that can happen. >> I got to go to first appearance. >> You got keys? >> Yep. >> First appearance. Yeah. >> Unless you're able to bond out. >> So, we'll explain that to you. >> Hang on. >> Yeah. So, this is what happens. >> We go back to our station. >> We already got basically the information from you. >> The officer types it up. >> I come in, I read it. >> Yep. >> It looks good to me. >> Yep. >> Uh, we didn't miss something. >> Yep. >> You get taken out to the county. where you get in process. If you're able to bond out, you can bond out from there. >> How much estimate how much you think the bond is? >> Uh I don't remember off the top of my head. Changes a lot. >> Uh well bond is 10% of the well bond and then you can get a bail bondsman and that's 10%. Which is like 150 bucks if you get a bail bondsman to uh approve to bond you out. Okay. I'll explain it again to you. >> As of right now, we're the only people who know about this. >> Yeah. >> I like my dad can't find out about this. I'm like, >> we're not going to tell anybody. How old are you? >> I am too. >> We're not going to tell him. He would have to do a lot of research to find that. >> You know, no one >> He's probably going to call my phone or something or something. You better go to >> Oh, yeah. Make sure that check again. And there's nothing. Are you wearing a belt? No. >> Nothing in your socks. >> Take this off. Get there, too. >> All right. Have a seat. >> Yep. >> Take your time getting in there. You're a bigger guy. >> Yep. Put a seat belt on you just for safety. And I'm going to turn the AC right on. Yeah. I'll explain you how to get out of that. I'm as soon as we get my take off, right? I'm going to just run him over there for anything. That way I can take that stuff off of him. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> He was charged with theft of property by an employee. This story shows [music] how small compromises can grow into big consequences. One wrong decision repeated over time doesn't stay hidden forever. Honesty, even when it's late, is still better than digging the hole deeper. Got any thoughts on this? Drop them in the comments below. And as always, like and subscribe for more. [music] >> [music]