at this point. Asked me 7,000 times, "Can I just pay for it now? Can I just pay for it?" No. No. >> Good stuff. >> I don't mind paying that. Stop. >> It's the way she works. >> You're committing a felony. >> But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm? >> It would have been fine if you didn't leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay, but because you left the store >> I'm working on a training receipt right now. >> Are they back there still? >> No, they're right here. >> Okay. Are they in the office still? >> Yes, just doing that. >> How much are we going to get? >> More than 300. >> Okay. >> She ripped all the tags out. >> Okay. >> $4,000. >> Hello, how are you? >> Hi. >> At least they're working on it. >> Thank you. So, this is Anaya. This is the info she gave me. Um she said she does not have an ID on her. She's been in the store about 7 hours or so. She said she's waiting for someone to pick her up. She's visiting here. >> Okay. >> Hey guys. Um she said she doesn't live here. She's from India. She's with family. They're coming to pick her up still. A few times. Um so, basically, she's been in the store we've been watching for at least 4 hours. She's taken a ton of merchandise, different kinds. We're getting a total right now for you. It'll be well over 500, I'm sure. >> Normally, it would be more. >> You're right. >> Yeah. >> Um and she put them all into three big reusable bags. And then she kept getting really close to the door. She'd stand there, sit on her phone. About three times she did that. And then she came back in the store, kept shopping, and then eventually we just stopped her because she passed the first set of doors, went into the vestibule. We stopped her in the vestibule, brought her back here. She's saying that she was still planning to pay for it. >> Okay, what do you guys want done? >> We're going to prosecute for retail theft and trespass. >> Okay. >> A woman from India spent 7 hours inside a Target store in Illinois systematically concealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise before moving toward the exit. She removed price tags, loaded reusable bags, and tested the store's theft detection sensors multiple times. Loss Prevention stopped her in the vestibule. This is the legal analysis. >> But let me just pay for it and all that. >> That's That's not happening. So, you don't have an idea on you or anything like that? No? No driver's license? >> No, no, I don't drive here also. >> Okay. So, you don't have any sort of Illinois ID, anything like that? >> I'm not from this country. >> Okay, well, there's a lot of people who aren't from this country, but still have stuff. Okay. Do you have a middle name? >> No. I can only do is I don't mind paying for it, everything, and then leaving. But >> No, that's not happening. >> Can't do that. You lost that opportunity. >> Why don't I just pay for it? >> Yeah, we're way, way, way, way past that. You committed a felony. >> But if I'm paying for it, what is the harm? >> It would have been fine if you didn't leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay, but because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it. And we can't go back. That already happened. >> So, now how do you order it or what do you do? >> You can't come back to Target. You can go to Walmart or Meijer or Kohl's or You're going to have to find a different store to shop at. But again, you made that decision. >> I'm going to try to run this and see if I can get it to come back. I'm going to I'm going to step out of here cuz I know it's like >> I'm a really nice guy, I promise, but this is my job. >> I'm afraid no record I found for last name, Alflani first. I'm a uh I'll check online. You don't happen to have like a town or anything, do you? >> Where do you live? >> India. Negative. >> Who are you staying with right now? Where does your family live? >> Family is in India. >> How'd you get here? >> On the flight. >> On the flight? >> Yeah. >> So, you're here by yourself? >> Yeah. >> Okay. [clears throat] They let you fly over without a passport? >> Of course I have one. >> Do you have a passport >> It's on How do I carry the passport and roam around? >> Okay. What's your passport? >> I don't have a passport right now. >> So. You flew here from India to America. >> Exactly, but the passport is not with me in this bag. >> Do you have Do you have a picture of it? >> Listen, I don't want to get into any trouble. >> Yeah, we're we're It's too late for that, girl. Pull up your passport. >> No, but then what am I supposed to do? >> That's none of my business. I don't know. You shouldn't have been stealing stuff. >> I've not yet done anything. >> Oh, you have. Pull up your passport. >> For what? What do I do? >> Okay. So, either you can pull up your passport now, or we're going to take you back to the station and you can pull up your passport there. >> Please don't I'm really >> It's really It's too late. Can you please just pull up your passport? >> You promised me that nothing is going to happen. >> I did not promise you anything. >> Of course you said that nothing you Once we do the testing, you can leave. >> I said no. I said as soon as we're done with our recording, we'll try to get you out of here as soon as we can. >> Yeah, you said you just >> You won't be allowed to come back. >> going to fight with him. >> We're not arguing. >> We're not going to fight with him. It's too late. >> So, what do you want me to do? >> I need you to pull up your passport. I need to see valid identification for you. >> And then? >> And then you'll be going back to the station with us. I need to see your identification. >> Please don't take me to the station. >> That's That's That's simply not going to happen. You don't get to have that choice anymore. You >> But he Once again, he You made lots of poor choices today, and now you have to pay for the poor choices. >> said he's not going to put me in the station. >> Well, that's not He doesn't work for us. I don't know who this man is. >> So, I'm really sorry. I'm ready to pay for this. >> That's Again, I understand you're sorry. I know you're ready to pay for it now, but you didn't want to pay for it then. So, I need you to give me your identification, please. >> I'm really sorry. >> Okay. >> Please. >> You guys are getting your receipt. How long do you have? >> I I mean, there's a lot of stuff. She's just scanning it all into her receipt. >> But she One second. He promised me that you can leave once it's scanned. >> Simply none of my business. That has nothing to do with our job. >> So, what do you want me to do? >> Passport, please. Thank you. >> So, what are all those other things that you were just swiping by? >> Oh, that's all Indian documents. You can I can have I don't have my I can show you my license here. >> You have a license? >> Okay. >> So, who's what's Who's Jamisha? >> Me. And this is my >> is her So, who's Anaya? >> This is my name, also. But this is my Jamisha Valani. You can see my picture. >> Okay. >> And this is me. >> Okay, so this is So, this is not your first name? >> No. >> Okay. That's nice. >> Listen, please don't Please don't embarrass me, ma'am. >> Making your own choices and getting going to embarrass you. It has nothing to do with me. >> So, what do I have to do if I have to What do you want me to do? [clears throat] >> You are >> They're forgetting. >> I've not taken anything. I'm ready to even pay for it. >> It's not does not work like that. I don't know why you keep saying the same thing over and over again. >> So, what do you want me to do? >> I just want you to be quiet for right now. >> I'm really sorry to bother you if it is I'm really sorry. >> I understand that you're sorry. >> I'm not from this country. I'm not going to be staying here. >> Okay. How far >> Okay. Are you allowed to steal things in India? >> No. >> I didn't think so. I didn't think so. >> Okay, the minute he came, the minute the moment he came, I returned back. I said I was just waiting. I've not gone away. How would I even run with these bags? It's ma- humanly impossible. >> Okay. >> They're almost done. They're about 767. They got a bunch of tags off, so they're trying to find them. >> 767? If it is that much, I don't mind paying you. >> No, we're past that. I don't know which I don't know why you keep saying that over and over again. I told you many times we are past that. >> So, what do you want me to do? >> I I told you what I would like you to do. >> Do you guys need video tonight? >> I would love to have video. >> I'll start. Oh my god. Anaya, it's the first time I've sat down in 4 hours. >> Yeah. >> How are you not tired? >> No. >> You've been walking around for 7 hours. >> I'm not doing >> Oh my gosh. >> I'm ready to pay for the merchandise and leave the store. >> No. I don't know why you keep repeating that. I told you no. >> So then what do you want me to do? >> I told you you're going to be coming back to the police station with us. >> Please restore. Don't do that. >> No, that's my job. >> I'm really sorry. >> It's I I understand that you're sorry. What do you want >> What do I go to the police station and do? >> Ma'am, you're going to be criminally charged. >> I'm really sorry. >> Okay. >> I don't mind paying for the merchandise. >> Okay, I'm I'm done talking to you because you just keep repeating the same things over and over again and I keep telling you that that's not an option. We can't do that. So I'm not going to be acknowledging that anymore because I already determined that we're not doing that. You're repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different response is not going to happen. >> Under 720 ILCS 5/16-25 retail theft is complete the moment unpaid merchandise passes the last point of purchase, not the physical exit door, but the final opportunity to pay. Surveillance footage confirmed she passed through the inner vestibule doors with unpaid goods. Under Illinois law that completes the offense. Her repeated offers to pay afterward are legally irrelevant. The statute creates a presumption of intent once merchandise is concealed past that threshold. The confirmed total over $1,000 pre-tax triggers a class three felony carrying two to five years in state prison. The subject is a foreign national. Under 8 USC section 1304 non-citizens are federally required to carry immigration documents at all times. Her passport was absent. This is itself a federal violation. She eventually produced an Indian driver's license bearing a different name than she gave to store staff. Foreign nationality provides no exemption from prosecution. Under Plyler versus Doe, 1982, equal protection applies to all persons within US jurisdiction. No Miranda advisement appears anywhere in this recording. Under Miranda versus Arizona and Illinois statute 725 ILCS 5 / 103-1 rights advisement is required before custodial interrogation. The subject was in effective custody from the first minutes of contact, which is the threshold under Berkemer versus McCarty 1984. She had no freedom to leave. Miranda obligations had already attached. Despite this, she voluntarily made dozens of incriminating statements. Under Berghuis versus Tompkins 2010 voluntary statements made without invoking the right to silence are fully admissible. The absent Miranda advisement remains the key procedural vulnerability in this case. >> I think he brought me in here. >> You've already [clears throat] said that. We've already gone over that and it does not matter to me what he said. You still committed the crime regardless of what he said. >> Let me just pay for the merchandise now, please. >> It's way too late to pay for it. >> What What is the harm? >> You had many registers to choose from. It's too late. >> I don't mind paying the for the merchandise and I'm I'm not going to come back again. >> We know, but >> Let me just pay for the merchandise and finish it. I need [clears throat] to take these goods for everyone at home. >> And you have a walking past the last point on that. >> You can use your receipt real fast. >> Yeah, sure. >> Can I just purchase the merchandise? >> [clears throat] >> No, let me explain. >> This is at 7-Eleven. >> the stuff. Did you go past the double doors? So >> No, not once only. >> Okay. >> He He mean not even completely. >> Before I ask any more questions, okay? I will explain this to you in the best way. >> Mhm. Yep, past the >> A few times she came up and stopped right here. I think she was seeing if it would beep or not. >> I don't know. >> do that. >> And then she went back back in and grabbed more stuff, came back, stood out here, went back >> I just understood. >> And the last time she went all the way around and came back behind the shopping carts. >> Did one of these when you do that >> Did it beep then? >> No, she didn't have anything that would have. >> Okay, and Not everything is a crime. They don't want any of that. They want you here. That's why we're talking and we're not going to take any money from them. We're not going to take any money from you. Okay? We have paperwork that we got to do here and then we have paperwork that we have to do back at the station. You want to come in? >> When do I get to go to the station, yeah? Please. How will I go back? They were going to pick me up somewhere from Target. >> Okay. We we can call somebody once you get back there. Okay? Once we get back there, it's a lot of paperwork. All right? Sometimes it's dependent, you know, if if we do our paperwork, sometimes you can leave. Okay? Once our paperwork is done, then you leave, then you can call somebody to pick you up from the station, which is not >> I don't want anybody to pick me up from the station. I'm >> Then you can call an Uber. Then you can call an Uber and have someone else pick you up. If you don't want anyone else picking you up from the station, then you have to call an Uber or somebody cuz we're, you know, you got to get out of our custody somehow. So, you're not going to have to go anywhere tonight. You'll be able to go home, but you have to you can go somewhere, wherever you want to go, but somebody else is going to have to come pick you up. Did you drive here? >> No. >> How'd you get here? >> They dropped me. >> Okay, well, then they can then they can help you figure it out or you can call an Uber or whatever. >> The number people will be done for your only. >> Hm? >> But I do I need to go to the station? >> Yes. >> This amount I don't mind paying. It's not a Let me finish. >> You're starting to frustrate me. We told you a a bunch of times that is not an option. So, please stop saying that. Have you ever seen her before? >> No. >> Okay. >> Can we just please wait for this? >> Uh that was her phone number. >> Huh? >> How do we go to the station? >> With us. You'll You'll ride in the car with us. >> And then be there for how long? >> Until until we get the paperwork done. Sometimes it's maybe an hour. >> What do I tell them? >> You can tell them whatever you want. >> You have to at least be helpful. If I've done run away or something. >> I have to be helpful? >> At least you can be I know you're loving very helpful, but I just need to you all to help me if we first of all not from this country. If I'm not getting money or something it's a different thing. I have money to pay also. >> Okay. He explained that to you. I'm sorry that you're from a different country, but like you said, you're not allowed to steal in India either. Most places do not really appreciate thieves. >> Of course you don't you if you walk out and if if I walked out and I ran away yet I'm just coming. He came running. I was like what's happening? I was on a call. Where are these people? I don't mind paying for it. You can see the video. I don't mind paying for it and finishing it off. I need to take these articles for as gifting. I promise there won't be anything it's over I just need to pay and finish it. Please let me pay and take this now. >> you. I like this guy. She's almost done. >> Can I pay for this and finish it? >> What do you think the answer's going to be? >> I don't know. >> It's going to be no, just like it was the other 15 times. >> Let me just let them know that I'll take a while I'm here. >> What? >> Are you calling family or friend? >> I need to call the family friend that I will take some time to come home. >> Okay. >> Because they'll be wondering where is she? >> Go ahead. >> When will I be able to go back home? >> About an hour. He already answered that question. >> It's going to be then go and finish the procedure. >> Well, I need to wait for the receipt to see how much stuff you stole. >> But don't at least use the word stole. I don't mind paying for it. >> Okay. >> He should have just you he should >> We should get to take your picture real quick, okay? >> Of what? >> Just for you for Target's records. Thank you. >> He should have just told me, "Ma'am, you're going. Can you just finish paying for it?" I was on a call. I would have finished it. >> Well, my turn. That's what you asked for. >> I buy this stuff? >> No. >> And >> No. You're not buying anything. You're not welcome here. You're not welcome to make purchases here. No. They don't want your business. >> Oh, just kidding. Do you have the receipt? >> I'll copy it. >> For the total amount? >> No, 15 minutes. >> Okay. >> Or 13 before tax. There's a 96 50. >> It's fine. >> I don't mind paying >> Yes. >> Stop. >> Do you want me to allow her to tell you everything else or you want me >> Uh, no. I'll take that back with me cuz I'll have to do the complaint and everything. >> Sure. Is that your copy of the receipt? >> Yeah, I would like to >> Okay. When can you get here? >> All right. >> Can I have you take your bag off and put it right here? >> Why? >> Take the bag off and put it right there. I told you what's going to happen. Stand up. >> Where's your suitcase? >> Okay. Nothing on you? >> think so. >> Nothing on you? No No guns, no knives, or nothing like that? >> All of them. >> Cool. >> Tameisha, just face me. Don't move. Just stay where you are. >> She has a personal luggage, too. >> Yeah, it's an empty bag. >> Okay. So, you She brought something into the store? >> It's an empty luggage. >> Turn around, ma'am, please. >> Please, please, don't do this. >> Stop. Don't resist. It's not going to go well for you. >> Goodbye. >> Just stop. We explained it to you, okay? When you take things without permission, that's a crime, okay? >> But what do I What do I do now? For how long is it going to be? >> Hang on. >> Huh? >> Okay. Just hang on. Okay. It's probably going to be one, maybe two hours, okay? It depends on how quick the paper process works. >> Please, I'm requesting you. >> She got from Iraq. She's a 51101. >> What about my bag? >> Where's your bag? Well, come on. Let's start. Where's your bag? >> All right. What's your traffic? What's your traffic? >> 1101. >> I mean, don't walk this way so they don't take nothing from >> What do I tell the family people? >> [clears throat] >> I told >> She told me about when the two of you were alone in the elevator alone. >> That's what that sign here says. >> I have an officer. >> Thank you. >> Peace and peace, man. >> Yes. >> going to come with us? >> Uh >> You're going to come, okay? >> Do you have the trespass order now? >> What do I have to do? >> What do I tell the family people? >> I don't I don't know what to tell you. Yeah. Do not resist. You're going to catch an extra charge. Don't do that. Just keep walking. >> What charge do you mean? >> 41 6 No, 41. >> This is her suitcase. >> Okay. This is yours? >> Yeah. >> Yep. Great. >> Got it. >> Yep. >> It's going to be really embarrassing. Please, ma'am. >> I I understand that it's embarrassing. I wouldn't steal, either. It's a very very embarrassing. >> What do you want me to do now? >> You're going to go to the station, you're going to be processed. >> Huh? >> You're going to go back to the station, you're going to be criminally charged and processed. >> What do you do with this criminal charge? What is that? >> You'll have to go to court. >> But at least let me know how do I need to call somebody? >> You'll You'll need to call somebody later when we're done with all the paperwork. >> But what do those people do to me? Like, what do you want me to do? I I need to go back home. >> Well, you should have thought about that. >> Well, but I don't know how If you keep me forever or something? >> No, we're not going to keep you forever. >> Please, I have a daughter who's 20. >> Well, you should have been a better role model, right? >> Yeah, but then please help me. >> I'm not going to help you. Why would I help you? >> Huh? I'm not going to run away. Why are you keeping this? >> Keeping what? >> This scarf. Who's going to run away for $1,300? Okay. I don't mind paying That's what I said, the best thing was to pay and finish it. >> The best thing to do would be not to steal in the first place. That would be the best thing to do. >> Of course, the If I could have walked run away, I would have done a different thing. The minute the guy came back, I turned. He was like, "Target! Target! Security!" I said, "What happened?" He's like, "You have to You've not paid." I said, "I don't mind paying for the items." >> Well, why did you walk through the doors, then? >> Because I was on call with them. They said you was They said >> going to walk past the last point of all the cash registers with the with the security things. >> No, if the security if if the security bars were there, okay, I I know that if I pass that, it's going to beep. >> It only beeps if you have certain items. >> Yeah, I don't And after that, the second door was there also. I didn't pass. Tell me with this heavy luggage, I could have taken the things and put it in my bag, also, the main bag. >> You You passed all of the points of that >> Not all of the points. Yes, the first half point. >> No. No, you passed all of the cash registers. >> No, cash registers were different, and this is This side was there. >> So, I'm trying to explain to I'm trying to explain something to you. So, what we call the last point of or the last point of final sale, right? If you pass If you take the cart full of the stuff, okay? And which which is you had, you had $1,300 worth of stuff, and you push the cart past all of the all of the places that you could have paid for it. And then you start to leave, we have a problem. >> I know. I know. I understand. I don't mind paying for it right now. I'm going to have to do the procedure now. Get Target stuff again online and do ask somebody to do it. It was the simplest thing for him to tell me that next time don't come to the store and tell him that listen, pay for this and then leave. >> Oh, for [ __ ] sake. Dude. >> [laughter] >> I like looked at her like, "You're frustrating me now at this point." Asked me 7,000 times, "Can I just pay for it now? Can I just pay?" No. No. >> The officer receives a B plus. He accurately applied the last point of sale standard, correctly refused payment as resolution, and maintained composure throughout. Primary deduction, no documented Miranda advisement on record. The subject receives a C. The offense was premeditated. 7-hour systematic concealment, tag removal, sensor testing. She invoked no rights, requested no attorney, and every voluntary statement she made created evidence against her. Loss prevention receives an A minus. Protocol execution was textbook under ASIS International standards. Minor deduction for informal remarks made on camera that could generate civil liability exposure. Three legal lessons. First payment after a completed retail theft has no legal effect. The crime is final at the last point of sale, not at the exit door. Second, voluntary statements without invoking the right to silence are admissible regardless of Miranda status. Silence is always available. Repetitive offers to pay are not a defense. Third, foreign nationals hold identical due process rights upon arrest and identical obligations, including federal document carry requirements under US immigration law. 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