I swear I'm >> cuz I really don't care. >> I don't go to jail. >> You don't? >> I'm trying to get >> I told you to stop. >> What the is you doing that song? >> The Red Bull is on here either. Stop it. >> Hey. Hey. >> These reckless thieves deluded themselves into thinking they could easily skip checkout at the stores. Yet soon their confidence crumbled when they learned every foolish move had been watched from all sides. Here are times when dumb shoplifterss realize they've been arrested in 4K. Make sure to like and subscribe. Starting with a reckless thief who never imagined he'd face the consequences. >> I'm just kidding. I promise you. [Applause] >> On February 25th, 2025, police responded immediately after a JC Kai store reported a young man who had hidden a large amount of merchandise and tried to leave without paying. What seemed like a simple arrest quickly turned tense. Oh my god. Stop. Stop. >> Hey, buddy. Go ahead. >> I'm sorry. I'm not going to take nothing. That's all I took. >> That's all you took? >> Yes. I promise you guys. >> Let's get that somewhere now. Stop. >> I'm going to put you in handcuffs. >> Okay. I'm not I'm not I'm not >> Okay. >> Sorry. >> Okay. I'm not. >> All right. >> Hey. Hey. I'm just I'm just shy people looking at me, my friend. >> Then let's go back inside. >> Okay. >> We're going back inside. >> Okay. Hold on. Just walk with us. Walk with us. >> The suspect seemed shocked when caught red-handed and he instantly turned agitated. >> I'm just kidding. I promise you. Stop. Just stop. Stop. Stop it. on the floor on the floor. Morning, cops. >> Why'd you do that? >> I'm so scared. I'm scared. >> I'm sorry. >> Just said >> the suspect was escorted to the station, but just minutes later, he began lying, trying to cover up his actions. >> Nuis me. >> If you tell me a fake name, you know you're going to get additional charges, right? This is real. This is you. >> Why would you do it, man? >> It's being cold outside and I'm just trying to get an apartment. A room. >> A room where? >> Anywhere that >> Okay. You said you were homeless, correct? >> Yeah. >> How long have you been homeless for? >> Since like October. >> October. Where where have you been living before? >> You said we were back in Glendel Heights. >> Glendel Heights. Okay. Why'd you had to move out from there? That's not going to the Philippines. >> Okay. They sold your house. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, you were just picking up clothing >> for yourself? >> No. To sell? >> To sell it? >> Yeah. >> Who would you sell it to? >> Just people. Random people. So, I thought I can like think I can get a room or something. >> Just to make enough money. >> I guess it's been cold outside. >> Do you have any money on you? >> No, I do not. >> Zero. >> Yeah. So, how do you normally buy things or purchase things? >> Usually you ask people and I got a link card. >> Okay. Oh, which what card? >> Link card. >> A link card. >> Does your current C currently right now does your link card have any money on it? >> No, I didn't have >> This was for reported administrative purposes. I'm going to ask you this question. I want you to be straight up and honest. Do you admit to stealing from JC P >> today? Yes, I did. >> Today you did. I appreciate Thank you. >> He excused himself by saying he was homeless, broke with a useless food stamp card and admitted to stealing from JC Kai. But wait, the story wasn't that simple. >> Is this stuff yours? >> Yeah. >> Is there anything in there that I should be concerned about? >> Now's your time to tell me. Be honest. All right. Nothing in there. No drugs, no contraband of any sort. >> You got weed in it. That's all. >> Just weed. >> It's like some shake or we got some flour. >> No, it's just shakes. >> Just shakes. About how much? How many grams? What' you say? >> Not even three grams. >> Not even three grams. >> I'll just I'm gonna be honest, man. Too much. All right. >> When checking his bag, officers found a small amount of marijuana he claimed was only about 3 g. But during the ID check, he grew evasive. At times admitting to being Nick Ruiz, at other times denying it. What's >> that? Jose. >> Is your name Jose? >> No, it's not. >> Were you ever referred as Jose before? >> No, not your name. Is >> that what it says on your ID when you had one? >> Yeah. >> Are you sure? >> Yeah. It's Nick Ruiz. >> Was it? >> Nikki Ruiz. >> Nikki Mariz. In the end, the suspect was officially charged with retail theft, providing false identification, resisting an officer, and unlawful possession of marijuana. This case is a stark reminder. A bit of stolen goods and just a few grams of weed may seem small, but it was enough to ruin his future. Next, a case of an employee confident in her own cunning. if you can understand it, but like smart implanted. >> On August 20th, 2025, Bloomingdale police received a report from a T-Mobile store about an employee who had secretly stolen multiple phones over a long period with significant losses. Let's see how she faced the consequences. >> Throughout couple days now, she's been taking stuff the last couple weeks. >> Okay. >> Total of 19 phones and one Apple Watch. So, a total of 20 devices. Okay. >> Which is crazy. >> Yeah. >> Um >> it's pretty significant. So total is like what? $20,000. >> Yeah. >> So about $1,000 a piece. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um takes two at a time, three at a time sometimes. >> And it's always when she's in the back alone. >> Okay. >> Um pockets it. We've been able to like track it but like haven't stopped it. Last one was I think Sunday. So this Sunday I just passed. >> Okay. So like the >> but our next shift is today 9:30. It's hard to believe the suspect calmly thought stealing 19 phones from the store would go unnoticed. The manager revealed that number wasn't even the full extent of what had gone missing. >> But we normally have like one of each device. >> Mhm. >> Uhhuh. >> And sometimes we have like multiple devices on this side, but for the most part she's seen taken from here. >> Just the iPhones. >> Yeah. >> Um Samsung as well and Apple watches. >> Okay. But number of devices, >> right now I have nothing in the safe, but >> normally it's like a good >> The manager stated that the suspect knew the safe code and abused her access to steal devices and cash worth over $20,000 in just a few weeks. By then, police were already lying and wait before she arrived for her shift. >> Hi. >> Hi, I'm Detective Codes. It's my partner, Detective Johnson. >> Oh, do I? >> Um, hello. >> Do you kind of understand why we'd be here wanting to speak with you? >> Do you have an ID on you by any chance? >> No, not with me. >> You don't have anything with your name on it? >> Not today. >> Okay. Um, so we've kind of been informed of what's been going on regarding the cell phones. Um, but at this time, we are going to have to take you into custody. Okay. If you just give me your bag and then you can hand my partner your phone. >> Hold on. All right. >> You don't have anything on you, right? No. >> When arrested, she showed no sign of worry. Instead, she remained unusually calm. It seemed this wasn't her first time. >> Okay. Can you put your money back? >> Is this your store key? I'm going take That's probably Dave. Dave, is that you? I want to get you. Cool. Looks like a tiny wrist. Is that too tight? >> I'm going to lock this so it doesn't tighten up on you. Okay. >> Hey, we'd like to talk to you about it. Um, we can do that. >> The female employee was quickly handcuffed and taken to the station where her excusefilled performance was just about to begin. >> Why do you think that we are in this situation right now? I'm just looking to hear from you guys. >> Okay. So, obviously T-Mobile has told us some phones and some other items are missing. Do you know anything about that? >> Some phones and other items. Apple Watch, [Music] >> the watches. [Music] >> I'm not going to say any act like I don't know what's going on. >> Yeah, I appreciate that. >> So, yeah, I do I do know about the phone. Do >> you know how many phones you're missing? What was the reason for taking us >> short on cash or something? Is that something I can understand? >> You can understand it. But yeah, it was a smart thing to do. During questioning, she admitted to taking the phones, but excused it as financial struggles, student debt, and poor judgment. Instead of fear, she kept smiling, almost as if it were just a game. >> And what did you do with those phones? >> Um, I gave them away. >> Okay. Friendless family. >> Friends. >> Do you know which friends you gave them to? >> Huh? >> Do you know which friends you gave them to? >> Mhm. Are you willing to tell me who you give it to? Not necessarily that they're going to be in trouble, but I'm being quite honest. We're trying to get those phones back, you know? >> Okay. Did you get money in return for the phones? >> Um, just a bit. >> Okay. How much are you getting for per phone? >> How much were you getting per phone? >> Five. >> Five bucks. Do you know how many phones you sold? >> Only two. >> Only two. Okay. What you do with the rest of the phones? Yeah, you took more than three phones. >> At first, she claims she only took two or three phones to gift friends and sell cheaply. But when confronted with clear evidence from the store, she later admitted to a much larger number, yet still kept an oddly calm demeanor. >> Wouldn't know anything about it or since that was my mistake, I wouldn't really tell anyone if I made a mistake. What is that dress? >> This is my mom a dress and she's nosy. I hate when she gives my >> Okay. >> She opens the vote for you. >> How do you make your mom? >> I really don't even want to tell her. >> In the end, the employee was charged with grand theft, stealing over $20,000 in phones, electronics, and cash. She now faces serious felony charges, years in prison, and heavy fines. Worse, the woman believes she still had rights even after being caught shoplifting. >> I got caught stealing today. Okay, if that justifies your situation, cool. >> What the is you doing there, son? You sitting up here. No, you're not. >> On August 18th, 2023, police received a report of a woman suspected of shoplifting at Walmart. When approached, she treated the officer like a tour guide, forcing him to repeatedly tell her to move. >> Excuse me, ma'am. >> Come back inside the store for me. Bring your cart. Come back inside the store. >> Bring your cart. Bring your cart. Come back inside the store. I don't want to embarrass you in the parking lot. >> You're not going to embarrass. >> Bring your cart. Come back inside the store, please. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Bring your card inside the store, please. >> I'm coming inside the store. Second, I am coming out cuz I don't know what you looking for. >> Let go back to this door right here. >> Ma'am, push the car inside the store. >> I'm putting my car inside the store before I snap. >> Oh, wow. >> And keep walking back in towards the cash registers. >> Okay. What do y'all want? We'll >> make a right here. We're going to walk down to the other side of the store. The woman believed her actions were too ordinary to be considered wrong. She insisted she didn't want to go to jail, yet openly admitted to committing the act and even flaunted it as an achievement. >> Let's stop right now. Okay. I'm stopping you for shoplifting. If you want to leave out of here, you're going to change your attitude. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. If you want to leave out of here, you're going to change your attitude. Okay? >> If not, I'll just take you to the county cuz I really don't care. >> I don't go to jail. >> You don't? Cuz you can't today with I I don't go to jail. I don't have a record, but what I'm telling you, >> right, but what I'm telling you is today you can make your way to the county. >> What did I make? >> Number one is this purse and also the clothes in this cart that you bagged up at the register. >> So, let's let's let's change the tone. >> Okay, >> let me tell y'all something. I scanned my family and there's an employee here that seen it. If you saying I shoplifted my panties, they're $3. I'm >> I I done sit up there and find all of this. That's why exactly I don't come here. I don't do not come to this Walmart because y'all be on. If that's the case, you could have easily said, >> "Okay, first of all, stop. Stop all that. Back away. Back away from the card mail. Back away from the card." >> I'm backing away, giving you >> Where's your receipt at? >> My receipt is right here. >> Okay, give me your receipt >> cuz I have two transactions. >> Okay. Excellent. >> At the loss prevention office, she made everything more difficult by refusing to understand the situation. She assumed that by returning the items, all her wrongdoing would be forgiven. >> Okay. You said shoplifting with a purse and you didn't pay for your pennies. >> That's correct. >> And I paid for everything else. >> My certified money. >> Okay, that's fine. So, they're going to go through the card. >> You want me to pay for the pennies? Swipe my card. >> I know. I said >> go ahead and go ahead and just refund me my money back and I'll go somewhere else. It's simple. >> It's common sense. >> That's why usually people come in and they pay for the stuff and they get the lead. >> My stuff, sir. Don't don't don't come at me like that because I'm not thief. I don't have a record being a thief. >> Okay. But you got caught stealing today, right? >> I got caught stealing today. Okay. If that justifies your situation, cool. >> No, it justifies your situation, ma'am. >> Let me go just >> No, it doesn't work that way. >> What doesn't work that way? >> You don't just get to leave. >> Why do I not get to leave? >> Because you're being stopped. >> I'm being >> I don't I don't understand why this is so hard for you to understand. wallet. >> I have your wallet. >> Okay. Can I have my wallet? >> No, you can. The cart has Okay, you can keep that. >> At this time, she didn't realize that her next actions would lead to regret by allowing herself to act this way. She unnecessarily escalated the tension >> because what I want to do, don't bump me, ma'am, because I didn't I didn't do nothing. >> So, stop and have a seat. >> Okay, I am going to have you to the ground because your husband take you to the ground, >> sir. First of all, sir, >> I'm going to license some medical. I'm going to take you to the ground. My pinky. That's all. >> I'm telling you right now, if you do not stop tensing up, I'm going to take you to the ground. >> I'll go sit down. >> No. Now you're going to get put in cuffs. >> For what? >> Stop tensing up. I'm going to take you to the ground >> and bump me again like that. And I'm I'm trying to get I'm >> I told you to stop. >> What the is you doing, son? You sitting up here. No, you're not. >> You're not. You're not turn. You not going to sit up here and put me on my face and I'm aing woman. You You break something. >> On the ground now. On the ground now. >> On the ground now. >> On the ground. >> Back on my arm like that. >> On the ground now. >> Oh my god. >> On the ground now. >> Call my [ __ ] lawyer. >> Call my daddy. Call my dad. I didn't know you had a break over here. >> The police identified a total of $32.75 in unpaid merchandise. The woman was taken away immediately, but it's clear that nothing about the situation was easy. >> I will run. >> I got to do that. Come on. Don't do Don't Yes, you know exactly anything. >> You know what you're doing. >> What am I doing? >> You are making this situation so much more difficult. >> How am I making it difficult when I'm not even checking anything? I'm holding my stuff. >> And you are trying to slip the cuffs. >> How am I trying to slip the cup? I'm holding my hand. >> You're making it tighter than what it has to be. >> And stop trying to slip the cuffs. >> How can I slip the cuff when I have a small wrist? It doesn't make any sense. You already have it tight. Call the ambulance now. I'm not leaving with you until I see the ambulance. >> You want to go out this door already? I can open this one up. >> Oh, I can open this one. I'm going to need where my friend is at. Everybody, you can come through. I'm scanning. You can come through and I'm going to let them know that I am. Where they at? Where's the EMT, sir? >> They're in the other corner of this parking lot. >> What? What other corner? I don't even call my brother now. Please call my brother now. Call my brother now, please. Because you didn't even You did not even call MC. >> You did not even call empty. I don't want to get in here. I don't want to get in here. [ __ ] listen. >> For what? For what? For what? No. Don't put no on me. Don't put nothing on me. And y'all hurting my hand. Stop grabbing on me. I get your hand off my neck. You better get my hand off my neck. >> She was charged with theft and resisting arrest without violence. From her actions, the lesson is clear. Attempting to justify wrongdoing while refusing to cooperate only escalates conflict and leads to inevitable consequences. Next, let's see how a bank alert led cops straight to a mall thief. >> Did a bad decision. >> You try to say that I touch you, bro. Go. >> On June 14th, 2024, a sudden arrest took place at a shopping mall, leaving bystanders stunned. Police had tracked the suspects through bank transaction receipts from a previous wallet theft. Here's the full story. >> Yeah, cuz the thing was they had one of those, so there's no way they parked it and dipped that fast for us to get this coin. That's why I kind of figured they went inside. Now, she didn't care about the money, but her keys are in there, car keys. She says it's her insurance, her work keys, her home keys, and her car keys. >> Okay. Who is she? >> Uh, it's my friend. She's waiting at Foot Locker because that's where they said that they were going to be. >> Okay. >> From witness statements, officers immediately split into different directions to track the suspects while the victim's testimony was taken in detail. >> What happened? >> Okay, so we were at Packson and I had put like my keys somewhere like right on top of like something I was looking for and then when I went to go get them, they were gone. >> Yeah. like my my >> so it had like money in it, all my cards like uh my work key. >> Okay. >> And um >> inside Paxton, right? >> Yeah, it was inside Paxton. >> Okay. >> And then um yeah, like they were stolen and then I the only reason I noticed is cuz like I got a notification from my bank that somebody had bought something from Foot Locker. >> Okay. >> So I ran to Foot Locker. When I walked into Foot Locker, >> how long after that after you realized it was gone did you receive the message? Um, >> I think probably like like 2 or 3 minutes. >> Yeah, it was like 2 minutes. Like my bank called, they texted me, and then when I walked into Foot Locker, they were there, >> but I didn't recognize them. >> The victim confirmed she didn't care about the stolen cash, but losing her house keys, car keys, and documents was devastating. Moments later, officers dramatically stopped the suspects inside the mall right in front of their child. right now. Follow my instructions and I'll explain everything to you. You understand about >> I got my own sign. Can I go make my >> mason or what? >> You got to be determined for my PS. Put your hand back and double cuff cuz we got space, right? >> Put the baby in the stroller. >> Huh? >> Get the baby in the stroller. >> You need your wallet. >> Where now? You move the right. >> So, where we going with my wallet? >> Right there. It's right there where you stood. At this point, the victim explained in detail how she identified the suspects, showing remarkable quick thinking and sharp intelligence. >> How do we know it's them? >> Um, they have pictures of them using the making the transaction with my card and they were also at Paxon at the same time we were there. So, they have video footage, that's evidence, and then they also have the transaction. Yeah. >> And when I when she came in front, sees me and then tells me what happened. So I cross reference the trans. >> You're working you're working there right now? >> Yeah. Yeah. I was I cross reference the transaction amount with the time and everything with the with the transaction that happened whenever they paid for something with her card using her card. They pay for some shoes and then they try to do a return on it. And when they try to do a return the return they receive cash. my man my manager my general manager had to jump in to deal with the transaction because there's something going on because it was a fraudulent transaction. >> So they they purchased something and then they exited and went back. >> No, they returned it. I don't know. >> They bought something. It it's they bought something using her card cuz it was a trans who do you know the female or the male? >> Both of them. They were both there. >> The victim cross- checked the images and confirmed the couple as the culprits, but the suspects told a completely different story. credit card that was used and you guys were supposedly the ones that used the credit card. Where's the credit card? >> I use my debit card in this place, sir. >> So, you don't know what I'm talking about? >> No, sir. I don't have my debit card. See my debit card? I have my debit card. >> US. >> And each of these rides I have explained to you? >> Yes, sir. >> Having these rides in mind. Do you wish to talk to me now? >> Yes. >> Okay. Why is this in your in your purse? >> Okay. Um, I'm going to be honest. I was like walking out of the store after I was looking for like a shirt to get >> what store >> packs on. >> Okay. >> And I seen the keys on the floor. >> Mhm. >> And instead of me being honest, I took the keys. >> Okay. >> And I'm not like that, honestly. >> Okay. >> And I know that I did a bad decision. >> But what happened after you took the keys? >> Um, I went and made a purchase. >> Where at? >> Okay. And then what? >> That was it. >> That was it. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Well, thank you for being honest for me. Okay. >> Um, so >> let me uh let me talk to my officers over here >> and just sit tight. Okay. >> Can I ask you a question? >> What? >> Would I be arrested? Can I get a promise to appear? >> I'm going to I'm going to figure that out now. Just give me a few minutes. All right. Just be patient. All right. Oh. >> Both suspects quickly denied the accusations, insisting they use their own card. Unfortunately for them, the victim had clear evidence. >> Her philosopher with the mask and then him with the child. >> Gotcha. >> And then this was the exact transaction. >> Oh, what was the what was the amount of the transaction? >> It was $374.50. >> So, they bought two pairs of shoes, but then they returned them and got cash. So, they're not going to have that property. What I want to look for to see if if they have the transaction >> the wallet with the keys. Yeah. Yeah, I'm getting further information now, but they're going he's going to go verify the exact same amount that she occurred on her credit card. >> Okay. >> These are the subject is full, right? >> Well, still I want to see if I can find the keys. >> Okay. >> And see that >> in your car. You >> want to go to jail? >> What? I'm asking a question. Tell me about this. >> This is not yours. >> Okay. You sure? Right. >> Yes. The dollars are mine. >> The dollars? But you don't recognize this? This is not yours? >> No, sir. >> Okay. Why is it in your wallet? >> I did. Like I said, instead of being honest, I went inside someone's things that didn't belong to me and I took it out. >> Okay. All right. >> All right. All right. So, I got your card, your your license. Okay. These are >> those are the young >> these are the person that reported the the the thing. Okay. So, I'm going to give this back to her. >> Please, can I get a procure? >> She's going to she's going to do a search on you, okay? Real quick. She's got to pass search really quick. Okay, >> I'm going to jail. >> Either way, you're still you're still under arrest right now. Whether you go whether it's a PTA, you go to jail, it's still it's still an arrest. Okay. >> So, you can just please your kids, she's safe right now. She's with the daddy. She's She's the father, right? >> Please. >> All right. Give me a moment. I'm going to check I'm I'm going to talk to my sergeant and I'll tell you now what's going to happen. Okay. Give me like 2 minutes. Let me go talk to him. I'll come right back. Okay. Inside the patrol car, the female suspect kept insisting it was just a small mistake. But minutes later, her attitude forced officers to issue a stern warning. >> ID. Okay. That means you uh Yeah, I give it back. >> All right. Thank you. >> That means that you can't come back. >> I can't >> at least for a year. Okay. After Look, >> some of them >> after it's okay. After a year, then uh they'll forgive you. But for right now, You're going to go. >> Evangela wrote it. >> Have a seat. >> All right. >> All right. Let's have a seat. >> No, it's not even that. It's just ma'am. I'm talking to you. Come on. >> I'm just trying to >> Okay, I got you. Have a seat. Have a seat. >> I'm just trying to figure out. >> Have a seat, please. >> Fresh. >> Go. >> I just need to let you know. Don't get her my Don't get her my keys. >> You heard me. >> My keys. My phone. I'm >> okay. Then you need to head out so she can get in. She's not listening. Yo. Okay. >> Let me get in the car. >> Get inside the car. >> In the car. >> Inside the car. >> Why you pushing me, bro? >> Get inside the car. >> Get inside the car. >> You back. You ain't going to say I fought you. >> Get inside the car. I'm not trying to fight you. Get your hands inside the car. >> Get myself in the car, bro. >> You don't try to say that I touch you, bro. >> Go. >> Why you going to chase? >> Clear. Clear. Before you get arrested, too. I've already told you three times. >> Clear. They said, "But that's my that's my that's my daughter with your baby." >> You got 2 seconds to clear cuz you going to jail next. >> The woman continued arguing and resisting as she was placed in the patrol car while the man was spared since he hadn't directly stolen. In the end, she was formally charged with theft, credit card fraud, and resisting law enforcement. This case is a reminder that one moment of greed and excuses can turn you into a bad example for your own child. And now, let's meet the woman who acted like a pro at playing innocent. >> The Red Bull is on here either. >> Mhm. >> He's getting the Red Bull. >> Hey. Hey. >> On August 2nd, 2023, police officers were dispatched to a Target retail store due to reports of a theft. When officers arrived, a Target employee identified the shoplifter. Here's what happens next. when this alleged frequent shoplifter pushes her luck one too many times. >> Hey man, can you wait right here with us? Okay. So, it was brought to our attention. What's your name? >> Robin. >> Robin, what's your last name? Robin. Okay. Um, do you happen to have an ID on you? >> I don't. >> No. >> Okay. So, it was brought to our attention that you purchased um food, but you had other items >> that you were leaving with. >> I wasn't leaving. I hadn't locked out the store yet >> cuz you saw us. >> No. >> On camera. That's what it looks like. >> Well, that's not what happened. >> Okay. It doesn't look like the Red Bull is on here either. >> Mhm. >> Are you scanning the Red Bull? >> Do you have your receipt? >> I know I scanned the Red Bull. That was the first thing I scanned. Funny enough, when Robin got stopped, she happened to be holding the very Red Bull she hadn't paid for. A small detail that made suspicion skyrocket. He had a different another receipt, too, that had printed. I guess it printed out two different times. >> Can I see your receipt? >> Here's the thing. We're going to do a trespass and uh you can no longer shop here at at Target, okay? You can't be on their property. That includes the parking lot. >> Okay. >> Okay. If you are on the property in the store, you will be arrested for criminal trespass. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So, I'm not seeing other I mean hotel towel. I have not seen >> I know that was I was going to come to you service. >> You going to go what you customer service? >> Why would you go to customer service? That makes sense. >> Well, because I need to return something. >> You need to return something. >> Okay. This doesn't make any sense. Usually when you do returns, you do it in your first year. >> No. Doesn't matter if I have to go piece of [ __ ] out what I wanted to return. >> It's years a >> What are you returning? >> That's how I always did it. >> What's your What are you returning? >> Well, I already had it with the um the filter. >> So, you already returned it? >> Well, I gave it to them. >> When officers asked for identification, Robin had none. She kept spinning a story about returning items, clearly stalling for time. >> Don't Don't pick your stuff out of the cart. Right. >> Just wait. >> I told you you're not going anywhere until we confirm your information. So, you might as well just put it down. >> Is this your backpack in the cart? Who says it gets back? >> Did you pay for it? >> Yeah. >> You did? >> No. >> So, what were you going to do with all of that stuff? >> Put it down. Yeah. Why would you put it inside the backpack? >> Because it was too full. >> People usually shop like that. >> I didn't have room in my cart. If you saw me, >> not a normal way of shopping. >> If you saw before, I didn't have room in my car. >> There there's plenty of room. >> So, you decided to walk this way because maybe you can just get by us. Like, maybe we wouldn't notice. >> No, we didn't. >> Maybe by chance we weren't talking about a stupid kid could do that. >> Of course you saw me. Like, that's stupid to do. >> Why wouldn't you just walk right there and then behind? I was going to go to customer service and I also wanted and I also wanted >> and I also wanted to get a Starbucks. >> While the suspect tried to justify stuffing items into her backpack instead of the cart, claiming there was no space and no officers received store evidence proving otherwise. This was the moment they decided to act. >> Okay. Um, go ahead and put your stuff down. >> Put your put your drink in there. >> Why? Take this off. What are you going to do? Super. >> Do not resist. >> If you want an extra charge of resisting, then you can continue >> making things. >> Do not resist. Cut it out. Ma'am, >> do not resist. >> That's an extra charge. Just before there's four of us up just a little bit. >> Why? I wasn't Why are you trying to keep us from your purse? >> Come on. Stop. Stop. Stop. You're right. Cut. Stop it. Hey. You guys see that? >> Huh? Yeah. >> It's on It's on the >> Robin repeatedly resisted and fought back, forcing officers to tighten their control. >> Stop, man. >> Oh, you guys are >> We're not here to hurt you. >> Let me go. I wasn't shoplifting. I didn't walk out of the store with it. Let me go. >> Why are you still resisting? >> You're good. You're good. Stop. You don't need anymore. >> Trying to get my balance. >> Yeah. Right there. Right there. >> I wasn't even sure. >> Okay. Well, you can you can talk about that in court. Okay. >> Stop trying to take these cuffs off. >> Ow. Good. Here you go. You ready? All right. One. You're going to get up on three. Okay. Robin was immediately escorted away and then the store manager revealed more shocking details about this stubborn thief. In the end, Robin was formally charged with retail theft and resisting law enforcement. With a record of repeated offenses, she now faces serious criminal penalties and a lasting criminal record. Robin's downfall shows one truth. Excuses never erase crimes. Every reckless choice stacks up and sooner or later the law catches up. If you found this story compelling, like, share, and subscribe to This is Law because the truth always comes to light. Next is the woman who thought she was in the right and had to learn a costly lesson. You're under my shoulder. >> That's how they are. Okay. >> On April 26th, 2024, police quickly responded to a call from Walmart. A woman had filled a cart with merchandise but refused to pay. Watch how she tried to justify her actions. >> Going this way. >> Yeah, >> we can go this way. The woman was identified as Destiny, 37 years old. When officers asked for her information, she became defiant and failed to provide any reasonable explanation. >> You have an ID. >> I don't have my name. That money is in the glove box in the vehicle. >> What's your name? >> Nothing. >> Just literally took everything out because I didn't wasn't stealing. Like I explained, I was running into the vehicle to go grab money out the glove box to come back and pay for the stuff. Destiny tried to excuse herself by claiming she only ran to the car to grab money from the glove box, but things weren't that simple. >> The stuff that I walked into, >> I just literally took everything out cuz I didn't want to say the vehicle box. >> Who did you say was out in the parking lot? >> I didn't see nobody was out in the parking lot. She should be in the store. My auntie. >> Who? >> My auntie. Melody. >> Oh, do you got her phone number? >> I'm trying to call her on Facebook. Like, she should be connected to the Wi-Fi cuz she don't have little Sunran stuck on her phone. >> You're not connected to the Wi-Fi. >> Huh? I I had to go to US. So, >> I've been trying to call you. >> Well, I've been I had to go to US. >> So, >> hello. >> Okay. So, >> you would you have the stuff right there? And that's my part. Trying to call a new friend before I even thought about walking up the doors to go to the vehicle to grab the money off. >> When her aunt showed up, Destiny claimed she'd done this before without trouble and even said the staff prepared the items for her, making the excuse sound absurd. >> Apparently, I'm still trespassing when although I thought since all my cases are closed in all the stuff. >> Nope. And like I just explained to you, I was going to the field to grab the money. >> Are either of them >> and like I said, I've done that before and the workers are >> um well because I would like them to I have got the car and I trying to call I know I shouldn't have question here at Walmart and stuff to ask her to run out of scraping money and she was a dancer. So I had all the stuff in the shower and stuff. I had done cold in a freaking basket and stuff. I was >> Her shifting stories and deliberate stalling left the officers with no patience to wait any longer. >> Literally walked into the garbage. I was asked to grab something. >> All right. We're going to be going to jail today. >> Why? >> Because probation's placing on hold on you. Are you it? Are we going to fight? >> I'm about to call my correction officer. >> Okay, that's not going to be your back. >> Don't Don't touch my phone. >> Behind your back. >> I cannot sit in the vehicle. Wait, hold on. Let me hang up my phone. Stop using my >> Okay. I can't sit with you. >> It don't matter if I have two cuffs or not. I have a prison. away. >> Officers arrested her immediately and as she was escorted to the car, the woman kept arguing and grew agitated, causing the tension to escalate rapidly. >> I'm asking very nicely. Can these cuffs be switched around? Please stop pulling on me. Please. >> Okay. Do you have anything hidden on your person? >> No, I do not. >> Cuz you apparently told Rebecca that you had weed on you. >> I did. I had weed in my bag. At least it should have been there. >> I didn't find it. Well, then that means it's not in my bag then and then I don't have anything on me. >> If you take that into jail, that's going to be >> I already know that. >> So, can we please switch these cuffs around? I can already feel my shoulder hurting. >> Okay. Are you going to cause offspring any more issues? >> No, I'm not trying to cause any issues. I'm asking all these simple question nicely and it's making me frustrated and getting pissed off because you guys never listen to me. >> Okay, I'm going to grab your phone out of there. >> No, do not. Don't feel comfortable with that. >> Have a seat. If that's my grandmother calling, I need to call. >> No, stop. It's my fault. >> You're under my shoulder. >> My shoulder, you're not my phone. >> Stop right now. >> Get in the car. >> Stand up. Get in the car. Stand up. >> Stand up. >> Stand up and get in the car. >> My shoulder. >> Stand up. >> Stand up and get in the car. >> I need to come to get off this wrist shoulder. It's >> That's not happening right now. >> Stand up and get in. >> Stand up and get in. >> You guys aren't listening to me. It's It's serious. My shoulder hurt. >> Destiny, we'll get an ambulance every check. >> Destiny, >> my shoulder is killing me. I know. >> Stand up and sit down on the car so we can get an ambulance coming. You can't do that till you get in. >> Hello. Is that my grandmother calling my phone? >> Instead of cooperating, she chose to play the victim, making things harder. Officers then called medical staff to ensure she was okay after the struggle. We're just gonna leave it. Is it too tight? I can loosen it a little bit more if that will help. But do you think that'll help a little bit? >> I don't know. >> Okay. All right. Cuz right now we're going to leave them on you. Best I can do is loosen it up a little bit. Okay. >> It's still on this wrist and up to the bed. >> I know, but we're just going to leave them how they are. Okay. You are not going to be able to put my property in the slot that I'm riding into the jail room. >> Why not? >> Destiny, it will get there to the >> I need my phone at the jail. You guys are seriously >> well talking like that's not going to get it there. >> I've tried talking to you guys with respect and you know what? You guys disregard that. >> Destiny, I have just started dealing with you today. So, I was not there for your arrest. Okay. So any disrespect you're talking about is not with me. >> At the hospital, her pain quickly turned into an excuse to make demands on the officers, but that was impossible. >> I don't understand why my can't be put in the same squad car. I'm being freaking a joke. >> Because Destiny, we got other things going on right now. It will get there. >> Isn't he in his freaking squad car? >> No, he is not. I >> cuz when I get to the bill I'm not going to be able to make any sort of phone call because I don't have my phone. >> You don't use your phone anyways to make phone calls. You use >> I have to use the phone numbers out of my phone. >> Well, then once it gets there then they >> In the end, Destiny was convicted of felony retail theft and resisting an officer. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 2 years of probation, and ordered to write an apology letter to Walmart. This case reminded us that lies and excuses may delay the truth, but in the end, they only lead back to jail. >> Why are you doing this to me? >> Yeah. >> On June 24th, 2024, police quickly arrived at J C Penney after reports of two women acting suspiciously and lingering for hours. Here's what happened next. All right. So, they both selected stuff, took hangers off of stuff, hid the hangers throughout the store. Um, I was on top of them the whole time cuz it's slow, so it was easy. >> Just so they're not here. >> No, they're in here right now. They're in the holding room. >> I tell you what was going on before. >> Gotcha. Gotcha. >> Okay. >> So, I just wanted to do that before. >> How much? >> Uh, almost $500 together. >> Okay. >> I got a receipt over there for you guys. >> Okay. And one doesn't speak English that well, but the other girl does, and I also have somebody in there on our end that speaks English. >> Okay, perfect. >> Store employees said they had detained two suspects with clear evidence of stolen goods worth nearly $500. He led the officers into the security room, and that was when their real ordeal began. >> Hi. >> Do we have IDs on us? >> No. >> No. have no IDs? >> No. >> Nothing. >> All right. I got to read this to you guys, okay? Before we talk about anything, just listen. Okay. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand each of these rights so I've explained them to you? >> He'll he'll read it to him. But for you, do you understand each of these rights if I've read them to you? >> Yeah. Okay. Okay. [Music] No, see, >> she doesn't want to talk. So, 10:15. Okay. Although they struggled to communicate in English, the suspects remained calm and even defied the officers. But they would soon pay the price for their actions. >> I'll have you stand up over here. >> Yeah. Come on. >> You got to stand up. No, that's how it's We'll do this one at a time. >> Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Come on. Don't think this hard. Like let her go. You stand up. Stand up or you're going to get a resisting charge. >> A resisting charge. >> Stand up. >> Stand up. >> Come on. We're not going to continue this. >> Nope. Nope. Nope. >> Come on. >> I'm not I'm not doing >> Come here. >> Come on. >> Instead of cooperating, they chose to confront the officers immediately, leaving the cops no choice but to use force. Why? >> Stop. >> Stop. Come on. Why? Why? Why you do this to me? >> No. No. Please. No. Please. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. no power. Please, please, please [Music] no. Please don't go. Oh, no. No. No. Please. Please. >> Stop. Stop. >> You got >> sit down. Sit down now. >> You need to stop. You need to stop. >> Yeah. >> Stop resisting. >> Stop resisting. This can go a lot easier. No baby. No baby. Really? Stop. >> The struggle turned intense with screams echoing through the room. Officers were forced to restrain each suspect amid fierce resistance. What? While another officer was called in for backup. >> Just additional units. No, no, no, no. I'm not sure. I'm not cute. I'm not accused. I'm not accused, >> sir. You were a red parent and she steals stuff that you selected as well. >> Put your hand behind your back now. [Music] >> Put your hand behind your back. >> I know. Hold on. >> Hold on. Put your hand [Music] We pay. Sit down. >> Sit down. Down. Down. The arrest was nothing short of a wrestling match, so officers couldn't wait to throw them in jail. >> I got him. >> Get up. No. 21 code for >> one moment. >> Where you taking her? >> Where you taking her? Cruiser. Where's your cruiser at? >> I don't give a [ __ ] >> Where's your cruiser at? It's >> on the east side. >> Where's your cruiser at? >> East side. Jess Penny, take them both out or they're both going in the car. One moment. >> We'll be back for the rest of this. They're going to get secured. >> All right. 21 while we're moving to the cruisers. >> Let's go. >> I take it they weren't searched, right? No, >> we just literally got them both. You said you're by the east side or the you're parked by the overhang. >> East side. The top. >> In the end, the two women were charged with retail theft of nearly $500 and resisting law enforcement. They faced jail time and a lasting criminal record. Let this be a lesson. Defying the police only turns a bad decision into a life-changing mistake. Now, let's see the nurse who seems more passionate about shoplifting than caring for patients. >> So, see that? Look at that's a big black hole that she scanned. That's a small >> I've never been. Oh my god. >> You've never been to >> On August 9th, 2023, officers responded to a Target store where a woman known for returning multiple times was caught attempting another checkout scam. Here's what happened. >> Got a lady. She think switching stuff. She she ticket switches like um she ticket switches using stock barcodes usually a little bit um based on >> like 2400. >> We have a name for her. I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate, but we have her as Thelma Grant. >> Thelma Grant. >> Yes. >> That's a old name. >> Yeah, she's old lady. I don't feel bad for her, though. She's She knows what she's doing. Like she's been doing this for a while. Like just to give you some insight, $2,400 in theft. >> How many 32 incidences? >> Yeah. So, she's been doing this for a while. >> See, usually what she does is she grabs like little sock barcodes that are like a dollar, >> a little bit less. She'll put that on whatever else she's buying. >> And then she'll actually go through the checkout line. >> Mhm. >> But she'll scan the socks. >> Yeah, she scans the socks like 50 times. Security staff identified her as Thelma Grant, notorious for swapping barcodes. The total loss had once reached $2,400 with more than 30 repeat offenses. But this time, her plan took a different turn. >> How much? She's been here for like 30 minutes. I'm expecting her to head to the front soon. >> Is she a nurse? >> I have no idea. I know the last time she came in though, she was wearing scrubs. So that's kind of how I picked up on her today. I was like, "Okay, same scrub. These days look more good. So, see that? Look at that's a big black bowl that she scanned. That's a small white little cup that she scanned. So, we're good. >> Let's just wait till she passed off once. >> Can you guys tell the difference? So, you see that's a big black bowl and this is like a small white cup >> and then you should see her do it here again and the little paper bowls. Yeah. So, she's still doing the cup. So, we're good. We just need her to leave now. Perfect. where she did with the cup or something. >> She dumped them. She left him like there. >> She left him where she dumped the other stuff. >> Hey, I'm sorry to bother. Um, so I have Thema right here at the POS. She used ticket switch. She switched barcodes. She scanned everything in, but her card might decline. It looks like she's struggling to render payment. If that's the case, the police are saying they have enough to like charge her with shoplifting because she switched the barcodes. But what should we do to proceed? >> We can. Yeah, target care, right? As long as the police want to. Um, I'm I'm willing to prosecute on that. >> The cameras captured her scheme in full. All staff had to do was wait for her at the checkout. Watch the suspect's reaction. >> Hey, ma'am. Drop your phone for me. >> Uhhuh. >> Drop your phone for me. >> Yes. >> You're under arrest right now. Okay. Place your hands. Place your hands around your back. We'll tell you as soon as you're uncuffed. >> What I did? >> We'll tell you as soon as you're uncuffed. What did I do? >> What's you just let me get some handcuffs on you and then um >> we'll bring you back and we'll explain everything. >> Yeah. >> Sorry. What did I do? >> Well, I'll let you know. Just let me get these cuffs on you real quick. >> Don't mess up your watch. >> Mhm. >> What in the world did I do? >> Well, just give us >> Officers arrested her immediately as Grant pretended to be innocent and quickly turned defiant. >> You all want to handcuff me? Have a seat over here on the the bench for me. >> Yes, >> that's good. You can sit there or there you can. >> Yeah, I don't want to sit down. >> Have a seat. >> I don't want to sit down, sir, because this hurt me. My arms. >> So, switching switching the barcodes of switching the barcodes of an item is crime. >> I didn't switch no barcode. >> I have you on camera, ma'am. And we have >> What did you Sir? You didn't see me switching nothing. I didn't switch no barcode anywhere. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Sir, show me, please. >> I have I have it right here. They They've seen it. They >> sir. No. Uh-uh. You You need to show me. Show me. What did I do? >> You don't need to show. Okay. >> Show me. What did I do? >> You switched the barcodes of the items that you rang over. This is just the barcode. >> Sir, I promise you I didn't switch no barcode. >> I We have it on, >> sir. I didn't switch no barcode. >> What's your name? >> I I didn't switch no barcode. >> Okay. >> Yes. But what I'm saying is arrested for what? >> Shoplifting. >> Shoplifting. >> Please sit down. >> Sir, show me proof that I shoplifted anything. >> I just told you, >> sir. I didn't. No, I did not. No, I did not. >> Okay, have a seat for me. >> That Oh, hell. Well, uh-uh. Um, the only thing I did, I went and I bought what I had. I I was trying to get my money off the chime the whole time. >> Grant fiercely resisted, screaming, I didn't do anything, but the camera told the truth. Still, the officers remained patient with her. >> You're under arrest for shock. How you under arrest? First of all, sir, look here. First of all, I didn't leave out the store with anything and I didn't change no I didn't change no prices on anything. The only thing I did was scan what I had. >> When you were scanning things, they were it was coming up as a white plastic cup. >> Listen, I scanned what I had. You're not going to sit up here and tell me that I shot this anything. >> Okay? >> I stand the stuff that I had. That's something that if you wish to fight it in court, you can fight it in court. >> Oh, I'm definitely going to fight this in court. Okay. >> I'm definitely going to fight this in court now. >> What's your last name or something? >> Not until y'all give me some information because this is not fair. >> We observed you bringing up items on the camera. And >> Ma'am, I bring up everything. No, those are mine cuz my bag is in the car. Those are >> her selecting us on camera. Okay, ma'am. >> Oh, I'm definitely going to get me a lawyer. Mm-m. Silence. >> I'm not talking to you because I didn't because you didn't do anything to me. >> Okay. >> You didn't. You stood back. >> You're the reason why we're here. >> Listen, it doesn't matter, brother. He's the reason. I'm talking about what you all did. Kenny, just bam me out the store. >> Was doing that, too. >> I know that, but Kenny, let me go. >> That's up to them, but I don't think they are. >> Sir, that's that's on. Sir, >> we can't. >> Please, sir. Please, cuz this is going to be on me and I'm going to lose my job. I work at the hospital and date surgery. Please, I Please, sir. >> He's got to keep his job, too. >> I I understand that. But it's their judge. It's their call. Please, sir. I won't step back in here. No way around it. Please, sir. I'll lose my job if this is on it. Please. It took me so long to get this job. >> Please, sir. I'm just begging you. Please, just one. Just please just can can I just pay for the stuff and you please sir and let people >> I can't. Unfortunately, we've had 33 incidents to be doing this >> from I and not in here. >> I do, >> sir. No, you Sir, I've never been Oh my god. >> You've never been to this store before? Is that what you're saying? >> I always shop in here. I live right down the street. >> Okay, >> sir. You have never caught me in no shoplifting or anything like that in here. >> I >> Oh my god. I can't believe this. I No. No, you did not. Uh-uh. >> She kept arguing non-stop, but once she realized the officers had solid evidence, her attitude quickly shifted to anxiety. >> I didn't leave out the door. I didn't pay for anything or anything. >> It's 5926. >> Is that a misdemeanor or felony? >> It's a misdemeanor. >> Sir, please. Please. I'm going to lose my job. Please, sir. >> It's not my choice. But whose choice is it? >> It's target. >> Well, can you talk to Corp, please? >> I already have. I call You heard me call them earlier and they What did they say? >> To arrest her. >> Yes. >> I have never been in this store getting caught for no shoplifting or anything. Sir, please. Can you please Sir, can I can I can I beg I beg you please. I have nobody to get me out on bond. >> Not only that, not only having this charge on me, I can't go to work tomorrow. anything. >> In the end, Grant was charged with theft for that day and permanently banned from all Target stores. Her actions have etched her name into Target's permanent blacklist. Grant's case proves that no trick can escape the cameras. Don't trade your freedom and dignity for a few cheap items.