You attempted to walk out of the store with over $1,200 of merchandise that you were not going to pay for. You paid for $50 of it, so yeah, you get to keep that. >> I'm sorry, sir. Please accept my apology. I honestly am begging you for all of everything. >> On October 22nd, 2024, police responded to Target about a 36-year-old woman who got caught shoplifting over $1,200 worth of items. According to the loss prevention officer, the woman only paid for $50 of her items and tried concealing the rest and then walked out of the store. The onus is the body cam footage of the events that followed. >> She took out like six clothing items, paid for about $50 worth of stuff, and then tried to exit with the rest. >> And you guys watched it on camera the whole time or in person? >> I watched in person, he watched on camera. >> Okay. And so that's not include the $1,309 is not including the $50 she paid for? >> Yes. >> That is included or not included? >> It is not included. >> Okay. And where are the items you paid for? Still with her? >> Yeah, they're in the office. >> Okay. She give you guys IDs and whatnot? >> Not yet. >> I called you guys as soon as >> That's fine. And she's back here? >> Uh yes, sir. >> Okay. What's up? >> Hello. >> Am I being arrested? >> I don't know, I just got here. I got a lot of stuff to figure out. Okay. So obviously I'm here, right? And so um I'm trying to figure all this out with them. They've they're still in the process of knowing what they have to do between video and calculating all the stuff and whatnot. So with me being here and you being back here, you're not free to leave. So in order for me to talk to you openly about what's going on, I have to read you your Miranda warning. Okay, do you understand that? >> Yes, I'm being arrested. >> Well, no, you're just not free to leave. You're you're detained. Okay? So because you're detained, you're not free to leave, I have to read this to you so you and I so you and I can openly discuss everything, okay? And with these rights in mind, do you wish to talk with me? Okay. So why am I here? >> I'm being arrested. What do you mean by stupid? >> I I I'm going to get I literally stole something. I tried to steal something. And I wasn't thinking. >> And why are you stealing stuff? >> I have no idea. I really don't. I was just telling him I had no idea. It was stupid. I just think I have my head in the clouds everywhere and I didn't think about it. I literally have a check waiting for me for $34,000. I have no There's no reason why I should be. I know that I messed up. I don't know what I'm doing. >> And these are just What What all did you steal? >> It's >> I'm just saying what was it? Like what You're just selecting random items? So, you paid for these items here? >> Yes, I did. >> How did you How did you get here? >> I drove. >> You drove? Okay. Okay. So, you drove here and you're from Palm Bay? >> I'm I'm not from Palm Bay. I'm from >> I mean like you live in Palm Bay. And what made you come to Firestone? >> a friend in Firestone. She's actually dealing with an abusive boyfriend. >> Oh, sorry. Were So, were these items for you or for someone >> Yeah, they're for me. >> Okay. >> I wasn't thinking. I literally wasn't. I'm so I I I was not thinking. >> Sorry. >> And I feel like if somebody were to do it and I'll never do it again. I know that for a fact. >> Jacqueline, I got to say I've been been doing this job for a very long time and you're the first person I've ever had commit a retail theft over $1,000. The first person ever. >> Are you serious? >> That I've had. Now, there's been others, trust me. >> Wow, that's Wow. I'm so sorry, sir. Sorry, guys. I'm really sorry. Like if you guys knew about like if this will never happen again. I promise you that. This is so stupid. I'm depressed. So, you came here today to visit a friend. >> I came to the city to visit a friend. >> And you went and saw your friend and decided to come to Target. >> Yes. >> And when you came to Target, did you come here with the intention of stealing? >> No, I didn't actually. I did but I really paid for the stuff. >> Okay. >> I paid for $55 for the stuff. I bought two pairs of jeans and two shirts. >> So, you paid for the $55 worth of stuff, but we're talking what did I say? 12 The total is $1,223.64. So, you decided not to pay for over $1,200 worth of stuff, but you knew you I mean, let me ask you this. Do you have the money to pay for that currently? >> There's a There's a check waiting. >> Do you have the money currently to pay for $1,200 and >> Yes. >> Okay. So, what changed your mind when you were walking through the store that you thought it'd be a good idea to try to take these items? >> I have no idea. I have no idea. There's no excuse for it. >> Okay. >> And I know that. >> So, you just walk into the store, you selected a few items you're like, "I'm going to pay for those." And then the rest of them >> Literally just talking to the girl at the checkout when I did my finger ID. There's no There's no excuse for it. There's really not. And I feel really stupid for it. >> So, you did try to hide the items and conceal them and pay for just the $55 worth of stuff. >> That's Yeah, basically. I think I Yeah, I I guess so. >> So, you knew you were only going to pay for a few items while you tried to scoot out with the rest of it hidden in your cart. >> But in a very cheap way, but I mean, there's no excuse for what I did. And I know that. >> No, there's no excuse. >> And it's It's This is a life lesson for me. I know that. I really mean a lot. I'm sorry. And I you feel what a difference horrible about it. But you can see here what you guys do. This is a scumbag thing to do. And you're better than this. >> Have you ever been arrested before? >> No, sir. >> Never been in trouble anywhere before? >> Never, sir. >> How long have you lived in the state of Florida? >> I'm from South >> I'm in I'm sorry, in the Brevard County. >> About a year ago. My grandmother passed away February of My mom's boyfriend got cancer and my grandfather has dementia. It's been a pretty It's been It's been a nightmare. >> All right. Well, um so when it boils down to it, the state of Florida and the Titusville Police Department don't take retail theft very lightly. Okay? You committed felony retail theft because at the threshold of $750, that is a felony amount. Okay? So as long as you stay cooperative with me, okay? The handcuffs will stay in the front. Okay? So that's as long as you're cooperative. If you become uncooperative, then I'll put them in the back and stuff like that. >> Yes, sir. Please. I'm begging you. >> Do you understand that? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> But I'm begging you. >> Put your palms together out like this. >> I'm begging you. >> There's nothing that's going to change it. You committed a felony retail theft. >> my fiance? >> We'll we'll work on that here in a little bit. >> Sorry. You couldn't have I mean my fiance would have paid for her stuff. >> Well, it's they It's already passed that. It's already exceeded that. Regardless of whether you had the money to pay for it or not, you should have done that before you went to walk out of the doors. These guys This is This is their job. >> I'm begging you. >> Okay? So this is what they get paid to do. Walmart has the same people at every location. Okay? This is their job. >> I'm begging you. >> You attempted to walk out of the store with over $1,200 of merchandise that you were not going to pay for. You paid for $50 of it, so yeah, you get to keep that. >> I'm really sorry, sir. Please, I'm begging I'm begging you. I'm honestly I'm begging you for the bottom of everything. >> Begging me is not going to work. I told you here at the St. Pete Target we don't take retail theft lightly, okay? These guys tolerate more theft than actually Walmart does. Walmart calls us for as simple as $20 or whatever of theft and they want to press charges. This is the first time I've actually taken a retail theft from Target in the 4 years I've been here. Other people have taken them. First time I've been involved in >> I'm really I'm really sorry. >> So, what's going to happen is you're going to end up going to jail, okay? You're going to be placed onto a You're going to have a bond of 2,000, 2,500, give or take, whatever the bond is going to be on the felony retail theft. Okay? Do you understand that? Okay? >> I'm begging you. I'm really begging you. Please, I'm sorry. >> Understand something, I'm actually a different cop than most people. Most people would not let you make a phone call. I'm going to give you a second to make a phone call to your fiance to explain him that you are going to go to jail today, that there's nothing he can do for you at this current time other than prepare to get a bond and then bond you out of jail. Okay? Do you understand that? Okay. And you need a photo of her? >> Yeah. >> Whenever you're ready, he needs to take a photo of you. >> All right. I don't want to get you to tears. >> I'm so sorry. Guys, I really have to go to the women's restroom. I'm so sorry. >> I've seen people bounce back from a lot worse, trust me. >> All right. Okay. Maybe tomorrow? >> I'm so sorry. Please, again, I'm really I'm >> Oh, I'm I'm sorry. I I need you to take off your glasses. What do they do with the car? >> The officer tells Jacqueline that she is not free to leave and identifies her as being detained before questioning continues. That ruling requires law enforcement to advise a person in custody of their right to remain silent and their right to counsel before any questioning begins. >> Part of it's going to be part of that this phone call she's about to make to the fiance to say, "Hey, I'm going to jail and I'm going to come I need you to come get the car or whatever the case may be." Cuz >> I'm so sorry. >> You're already going to say something this Target doesn't want to I know. Then and again that's on you guys at the end of the day. If you guys end up wanting to tow it, that's a private property tow for you guys. There's nothing that we'll do um because of private property, but this is where we I give the opportunity for somebody to come get the vehicle before you guys tow it. You actually shouldn't be driving on your license anyways cuz it's suspended. >> really? >> Yeah, it's been suspended since May. Go ahead and make a quick phone call to your your fiance, please. >> Has it really been? >> Yeah. Don't know why I didn't look into it, but >> Babe, you're on speaker. I'm being arrested for for theft. >> Why? >> Cuz I just I was just made I made a stupid decision and I can't I can't >> If you want me to talk to them >> Can I talk to them? >> Baby? >> Yeah. >> [laughter] >> Can I talk to them? >> Hello, it's Officer McTyson Police Department. >> Hey, hey, do is there a way I can pay it and and y'all could just give her a written arrest? >> No, so she committed a felony retail theft and we have no leniency when it comes to felony. It's over $1,200 worth of merchandise she attempted to walk out of Target with. So, I'm I'm a reasonable cop, okay? I'm that's why she's allowed to make this phone call. Most cops would not allow her to make this phone call. They would tell her she could call you when she got to the jail. This phone call also serves as a purpose as a courtesy to let you know that she's going to jail and that you need to get something done with her vehicle because if not then Target's going to eventually tow the vehicle which is just going to add on to the total uh it's going to cost you. >> I I got the key. Is there a way is there a way she could leave the keys with Target and I will get them? >> That's up to I'm I'm here with two of their employees. Is there a way that the keys could be left with you guys so he can come here and retrieve the car? >> Yeah, you can put it up with guest services. >> Okay, they will put the keys with with guest services, okay? >> Can Can Can I double check with her? >> Yeah, she's right here. >> Yes, baby, this is so stupid. >> Hey, yes. What What's What's her bond going to be? >> Uh up It's going to be over 2,000. It may be 25. They've just recently changed the bond schedules. So, I'm not a >> What's that cash or so that I know? >> Well, cash would be whatever the bond amount total would be. So, it'd be 2,000 or 2,500, whatever it ends up being. >> What What do I What am I going to have to pay a bondsman? >> A bondsman is typically 10%, but you would have to call a bondsman and let them and and and figure it out. They make their their thing. >> I can't pay the bill, you know. >> Okay. Um All right, that's the >> So, if it's 2,000, it's $200, give or take. >> All right, um >> I can't pay the bill. >> Baby. >> I can't pay it. >> Can I talk to her? >> Yeah, she's right here. >> I I I seriously will not be able to get a Yeah. >> Hey, hey, just just just relax. I I'm going to call a bondsman immediately and tell them to watch for you to be booked. >> This is so stupid. Do not tell my mother. >> I'm not going to say nothing, babe. But I need you to just stay calm cuz they're not going to release you until tonight. >> Okay. Can you please turn my location off, sir? I know I didn't know I'm 36 years old, but I have to turn my location off. >> Sure, that's up to you. I'll let you do whatever you need to do. >> Yeah, tell my mom I just wasn't feeling good and I went to bed. >> I I got you. >> I'm sorry, babe. >> It's fine. Just >> All right, sir. We'll leave the We'll leave a key with uh guest services and uh what I'll if it's up to her, I can leave your purse in your car as well if you would like. That way everything's together. And that way you're not taking a whole bunch >> could just leave Is there a way you could leave the keys in the car? >> Do you have a Do you have a spare key? >> No. Oh, you're going to lock her purse and her car? >> Yeah, I'm going to lock the purse and the car. Give >> another key. >> Yeah, so no, I would give the key to guest services, but I would lock the car with her purse in it because that way it's just easier whenever you go down to jail, you the less you go with the better. She purchased 50 plus dollars worth of merchandise anyway, so we'll leave all that in the car. Um >> When will I be out? >> I don't know when you'll be out, but we'll leave the key with guest services that we can come get the car. Is there a time frame that he has to come get the car? They don't like cars left overnight, so >> No, it'll be before the night's over with. That's I mean I'll put my head >> They close at 10:00 p.m. So make sure you're here by 10:00 cuz if not they call us because there's random cars in the parking lot, so >> I got you. I'll make sure. Um is there now officer, I know you said and you're doing a lot and I appreciate everything you've done. Is there a way you could write my number down and let me know when she's been booked? >> I won't know when she's been booked. What I do is I take her to my police department, I type up the paperwork, then I take her down to the county jail. Once they take custody of her, I leave and then they start the booking process. So it'll be anywhere between now, it is 3:00, it'll be now between between now and 5:00 when she's booked into the Brevard County Jail. >> Okay. >> All right. >> All right, can I ask is she still there? >> Hey. Beautiful. >> What was I thinking? >> Baby, she just said a crime. I need you to be I need you to to to to to bomb me out if you will. I love you, okay? And I'm calling Clancy right now. Um I'll I'll pay them however much to get you out as soon as possible, okay? When you get to jail, babe, you know my number, right? >> Yeah. >> Huh? >> Yes. >> All right, when you get when you get to jail just call me and I'll I'll put a lot of money on the books and we can talk the entire time, all right? >> All right, we're going to get off here so I can get this going for you, okay? >> Can you turn my phone >> All right, I I love you. >> Love you, babe. I'm sorry. >> It's all right, I love you. >> Love you, buddy. Thank you, officer. You guys I'm so sorry. >> [snorts] >> Bless you. >> Thank you. All right, are you good? >> Yeah. >> All right, so you know you know the only number you need, right? >> Yes. >> I'm going to put your phone on the do not on to I'm going to turn off the cell service. >> Okay. >> Um because if not it's going when you get to the jail it's going to do nothing but it will turn it off as well, but it will do nothing but try to find signal and I worked in there there's no finding signal in there. >> I'm sorry, officer. Sorry, dad. >> All right, um where's the merchandise at? Did you guys I just want to get photos of some of this stuff, so. You got to hang out for a second? >> Yeah. >> Okay. But like I said, this is first time I've come here to take a retail theft. And >> What's really weird they don't let us follow you guys around like this because they used to work for Walmart. >> Yeah. So, how did you get this call? Just because of how much it was? Figured. I mean threshold 750, so. Dog leash like if this was like sometimes I have sympathy when it comes to here I'll get the top bottom of that. If someone just took like things that are necessary like I need I need food I need my kids need whatever. Like that's different in my eyes. [snorts] Okay, that should have been everything you got here. Bingo. Okay. All right, that's good for me. Thank you. And then I'll have we'll get you to sign that top BTO. Um I just need your ID. And then we're good to go. >> Okay. >> All right, um so just briefly, I'm going to have her sign the story. What got you into seeing her? What what intrigued you into watching her as she was selecting items? >> Um there's just a large number of apparel selections in her cart already and she would put back selections and then select without looking at prices. >> Okay. And then you What did you observe as she was shopping? >> Um observed her put back merchandise and take her other merchandise and sell merchandise in bags. >> And those are the three bags that were out there? >> Mhm. >> And she filled them full? >> Yes. And then uh she went through one of the check lanes and um only paid for about $55 worth of stuff. >> And those are the She also items that are in the buggy currently? >> Mhm. She also uh ripped open the headphones package and took the headphones out and was holding them in her hand. >> And those were the red ones that we saw? >> Mhm. >> Okay. And you followed on foot? >> Yes. >> And you were watching here? >> Yes. >> And you kept eyes on her the whole time? >> Yes. >> With the cameras and what have Okay. All right. And you raise your hand. You're going to write There you go. You swear the statement you're about to read is the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. All right. I'm going to let you answer Brandon's phone call real quick. I don't know why he's calling, but Brandon, it's Officer Mick again. >> Hey, hey, um is there a way if I pay pay what she was trying to steal? >> No, there's no way. What Like I told her, the way here in Titusville, the way we see it is is we don't like retail theft in our city. >> Um >> I got you. So we and especially it's a felony, it's something that I have no discretion on. If it was a misdemeanor, I would have cut her a court date as long as she had no prior thefts, I would have cut her a court date, she would have been able to leave. Um with it being a felony, she's got to go. >> All right. All right. I just wanted to ask cuz I have the money to uh to cover what what it was. I have the 12 I have the 1,300. >> Unfortunately, the only way that would work is if Target said otherwise, but I don't think they're in the business >> there a way you could ask them? >> It's not even my >> Yeah. It's Target's decision and these guys here they're it's not something that they do. So, once the act of theft is committed they uh >> Did she have it? >> it's over with. No, they'd have to go up to corporate and get the corporate. Yeah, it's it's be it's it's way above that. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> I just I my bad, man. I was just I was just >> problem. Listen, I understand it's a lot of confusing things, a lot of things you want to ask, try to get things settled, but she should have thought of you having the money to purchase for all the purchase all this stuff whenever she was uh was making the selections, so >> I got you. >> All right. >> All right. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> Yes, sir. Bye-bye. I turned off every service and he still got through. >> Right. >> Turned off the cell, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, everything. Um did she pass all points of sale through the vegetable or and that's where you guys stopped her at? Okay. And that's on the video as well? >> Yes. >> Okay. And can I see that portion of video? Do you have it pulled up? >> Sorry. >> No, it's okay. I see you I see you right there. She pays for those. And all the items are underneath them and the >> Yeah. >> Thank you. Well, at least they're at the front of the store. Walmart's in the very back. So, you walk through the whole store. Oh, you're walking really quick. >> I'm sorry. I didn't really see the face. >> It can't be. Like I said, Walmart's at least in the very They're at the very back of the store and you have to walk down the main aisle. >> I'm so sorry. I'm so Well, what is it? Is this like am I getting locked in for real? >> No, this is just a seatbelt for your safety, okay? >> Thank you. >> All right. Do you have any Okay, so when I also give this discretion All right. So, upon entering the Brevard County Jail complex, okay? It's a no contraband. You have anything on you that's illegal, narcotics, drugs, anything up top, anything that's inside, anywhere that it should not be? >> sir. >> Okay. I asked that now because if we get there and they find it, it's an additional charge >> Yes. >> which is the $5,000 increase. >> I don't have any cash. >> Okay. So, your money and the this ain't debit card, but it's like >> my the Okay. >> So, this will go into your purse. I will lock it. Where's your car at? >> My car is right over in the corner. It's a red Lexus. I think it's right down Is it down this It might be down this aisle, actually the next aisle. >> Okay. >> Right in front. >> It's a red Lexus? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Two-door. >> All right. And so, your personal that will go into your car. You want to leave your keys here at Target, so your fiance can come pick it up your car. >> Yes, sir. Yes. >> Okay. All right. I'm going to shut the door. Yep. >> Hello. >> Hey, Brandon. It's Officer Mick. >> Hey. >> Hey, we just got to the jail. It's going to be $2,500 bond, okay? >> Okay, so what do I need? >> Sorry. >> That'll That'll be like 300 to the bond. >> Yeah, yeah, 250, something like that. >> Okay. >> All right. >> All right. I'm going to keep telling her my shirt to call me like once she gets your phone in there. >> Yeah, we'll get the phone number and and she can call you when she gets in. >> It's 81 what? >> 8161 >> All right. I need to turn my location off, so I'm turning my phone off. >> All right. >> All right. All right. All right. Thank you, sir. I love you, babe. >> Text my mom and tell her I'm not feeling well, babe. Please and thank you. >> I will I I will I love you. >> Love you. Bye. >> The body cam ends with an arrest, a confirmed $2,500 bond and the booking process underway. But, the final court outcome is not shown in this footage. What do you think about the way this case was handled?