Oh, no. >> On May 25th, 2024, officers with the Villa Park Police Department were dispatched to Plato's Closet after employees reported that a man had attempted to sell merchandise that still appeared to belong to the store. >> Hello, sir. How are you? >> Good, sir. >> I took you for a second. >> Sure. >> You were just in here? >> Yes. >> I took you for a second. >> Yes. >> So, I just have a couple questions for you. So, we got a call here saying that you were trying to return some items. >> No. >> Okay. Give me a second. Victor 3. Victor 3. They were trying to Can you show me outside with the um described subject? So, we got a call saying that you were in there grabbing some material or some items and you were trying to return them with >> It's a lie. Why is it a lie? >> I was trying to return some items. >> Yeah. >> No. >> No, you weren't trying to return anything? >> No. >> Okay. Do you have your ID with you, for >> I do not. >> Okay. Can I get your name? >> Yes. >> All right. What's your first name? >> Joshua. >> All right, Joshua. You were just in there looking to buy some stuff or what? Okay, cuz that's not the information that we got. So, we wanted to talk to you and see what was going on. >> Okay. >> Okay. Did you make a purchase? >> No, I haven't made a purchase. No. >> Okay. So, why would they tell us that you were trying to take stuff? >> That I was trying to take things? >> Yeah. >> Um I don't know why they would say that. I wasn't trying to take anything. >> That you were trying to return some stuff with the the alarm button on there. >> Say what? >> Plato's Closet is a second-hand retail store that purchases used clothing from customers and resells it. Employees reported that Joshua came in hoping to sell several items, but the merchandise still had the store's own price tags and security sensors attached. >> That you were trying to return items to them. >> With an alarm button on it? >> Correct. The the little um sensor, I'm sorry, the sensor. >> trying to return anything with any alarm button on >> So if you go in there and they tell us and we see you on camera, you're not doing any of that? >> No, what the [ __ ] >> Okay, so what were you doing in there? >> What do you mean? What was I doing in there? >> Correct. What were you doing in there then? You That's not what you were doing. >> I was just checking to see what what they were doing what they had with the stuff that I had. I didn't know there was any [ __ ] alarm item on it. >> So what stuff did you have? >> Uh I had a few things, but I didn't see anything with an alarm on it. I had some clothes, I had some really nice clothes, some uh some shoes, but I I didn't see any I don't I didn't have any alarm on it. >> The sensors. >> Yeah, there was no sensor on it. >> Okay. Were you looking to purchase those? >> Purchase what? >> The clothing that you just described to me. >> Looking to purchase the clothing? No. >> What were you going to do with them? The ones that you had? The really nice ones. >> had, I was waiting for them to to to trade in. >> You were going to trade in? >> They haven't even They haven't even done it yet. >> Trade in for what? So it was your clothing? >> I No, I No. >> Cuz now I'm confused. You're saying you have clothing, what were you going to do with that clothing? >> I'm sorry, but I I'm not clear with that. I'm sorry. I I have clothing I returned here, but I don't have I didn't have any clothing with the [ __ ] with the tag on it. >> You purchased it here? >> No. No, no. Not at all. >> So where did you purchase that? >> I I got it from a friend. I was just trying to return to be honest. >> Did you have a receipt for that? >> Uh No, I'm not trying to return them. Like trying to get money for it, you know what I'm saying? Like My friend just gave it to me. I just went brought it over here. I didn't see any big deal with it. I didn't think that there was anything wrong with it, honestly. It was from a reputable source, but like >> So you didn't grab that clothing from the store? >> I know I didn't. >> And try to return it. >> No. >> Your friend gave it to you. >> No, I didn't try to grab any clothing from the store. >> Okay. Give me a second, Joshua, okay? >> Yeah. >> I'll be right back. >> By this point, Joshua's has already shifted several times, and the officer heads inside to speak with store employees and verify what actually happened. Meanwhile, Joshua remains outside with another officer. And as investigators begin piecing together what actually happened, the man seems to grow increasingly uneasy. >> Joshua. >> That's right. >> Okay. Be completely honest with me. >> Okay. >> All right. I know that she's going to go in there and check what's going on. >> So, um this guy comes in to sell some of his clothing. And um we're going through the stuff and we see that the stuff has our sensors on it. >> Okay. >> And we have sticker tags for our stuff and they're ripped off the clothing. And uh one of the ladies that was outside said that she saw him leave with some of our shoes. >> Okay. Right now? >> Uh yeah, it was probably 20 to 30 minutes ago. >> Okay. >> Yeah, and he's just been coming in and out. And for our process, you have to use a phone number and he gave us this name and this phone number. I'm not sure if it's really him or not, but This is the name he gave us, but the phone number is not the right one. So, as of right now, he has a pair of shoes that he did not pay for. >> Yeah. >> And he's got Okay. And then he tried to return um clothing that he grabbed from here with sensors. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Can I just just the sensor? I just wanted to just >> Yeah. This is all one of them. >> Okay. Okay. >> So, he tried He grabbed that stuff and then tried selling it back? >> And I'm guessing it's been like accumulated over time. We're able to scan the tag to see if it's been sold. So, like you can tell if it's been stolen. >> Employees reported that Joshua had been in the store multiple times throughout the day without ever making any purchases. They suspected that during one of those earlier visits, he took merchandise from the store and is now attempting to sell those same items back for cash. >> Here's the deal. Uh it's not our first day. This is not our 10th day. We've done this for a long time. >> Okay. >> So, they're saying you were trying to sell some items that they believe you took from the store. Right. So, until we figure that out, you're going to be detained. You understand what that means? >> What? >> You can't leave. >> Okay. >> So, we're just going to figure this out. So, anything you have to say would help us out here. How many items did you bring in? >> I brought in a lot of items, bro. >> Okay. Where did you get those items? >> From a friend. Somebody just gave them to me. He said, "Hey, sell these." Somebody just gives you a bunch of clothes. He said, "Hey, sell these. I got these for sale. Sell them." I mean, that's it. I don't know what else to say. >> Okay, well, if somebody told you to go sell some items and that's really what happened, then that's what happened. What's your friend's name? >> I don't think I should tell you like that. >> Okay. >> I mean, I really don't >> So, Joshua, here's Let me tell you something else. As I told you before, this is not my first day. The way that this works is we usually know a lot more than we say when we're asking questions. We're just going to see what you say. >> Okay. >> So, what items did you bring in here to sell? >> Man, I had a whole bunch of items in there. >> Talking a garbage bag full? We talking a car full? >> A couple bags? >> bags. >> Yeah. 10 items? 20 items? 30 items? >> like maybe 10. >> 10 items? What are What are they? >> Some shirts, some shorts. >> Children's clothes? Adult clothes? Men's clothes? Women's clothes? >> clothes. >> And you got them from >> From somebody, yeah. Somebody gave them to me, yeah. >> Somebody gave them to you. Okay. And you brought them here to sell. >> Yes. >> At their direction. >> Right. Okay, that's right. But I didn't know there was any tags on them. >> have a If we have a report right now that they're stolen they're stolen items, you committed a crime. Now, hold on. Hold on, Joshua. Now, if what you're saying is what You didn't know about this and somebody else did it. You tell us that and we'll let you find out. >> Tell you who? Tell you who it is? >> As the conversation continues, Joshua appears increasingly uncomfortable. The officer notes that he observed him pacing back and forth while questioning him, and we're all about to find out exactly why that is. >> Who Who gave them to you? >> Why would I do that? Like, I don't I'm just going I don't know what the hell is the problem. I don't know why >> Joshua, okay, I explained to you I think you seem like a smart enough guy. You know what the problem is. You know what the deal is. So, here's what we're going to do then. Because you don't want to tell me what what it is you want to tell me, we're just going to stand here and be quiet. And you're being detained. You can't leave. So, we're just going to stand right here and we'll wait until we hear what they have to say. Is that clear? >> That's clear. >> Okay, Josh. Do you have any weapons on you? >> No, I don't. I don't have any weapons. >> Turn Turn away from me real quick. >> have my phone here. >> Turn away from me. STOP! POLICE! YOU'RE GOING TO GET TASED! >> DAMN IT, MAN. >> POLICE FIVE. >> OW! What the [ __ ] >> Six twenty-six, a foot chase. Stop moving, you're going to get tased again. Three, get out of here. Stop! >> And I can't breathe. I can't breathe. >> Stop! >> Why did you tase me? >> You're under arrest. >> [ __ ] hate you. >> I got his legs. >> Why? Ow! All right, come on. >> You are under arrest. >> What am I under arrest for? >> Resisting and obstructing. >> Resisting? >> Yep. Joshua. >> Yeah. >> Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> Why did you run? >> I don't know, man. I always feel like running whenever the cops are around. >> I don't know what you mean. >> I don't know. >> I don't know either. >> This is so great. I don't know, I'm just kidding. I don't feel good at all. >> What's up? >> I said I'm just kidding. I don't feel good at all. >> No worries. >> You shouldn't have been running, man. >> So, what's the word, guys? >> That you're under arrest. They said they saw you walk out with a pair of sandals. That's the word, my man. >> Joshua was charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer after running from officers during the investigation. He was also served with an outstanding order of protection that officers learned had not yet been delivered. Although employees reported seeing Joshua leave the store with merchandise, officers were unable to clearly confirm that from the footage they reviewed. According to the report, investigators never received the additional surveillance video they had requested from store management, and Joshua was ultimately not charged with any theft-related offenses. What are your thoughts on this case? Please leave a like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts below. Thanks for watching. >> Right now, we're having the medics come. You got tased. >> Yep. >> Yep. Then after that, we're going to go over to the police department. Then after that, we're going to charge you, possibly with felonies. >> Okay. >> And then after that, we're going to serve you an order of protection. >> Order of protection? >> Somebody in Glen Ellen has got an order of protection out on you. >> Are you serious? >> That serious.