You're under. >> No, no, no, no. My kids are here. Stop it. >> Stop. Stop. Get off. Please wait for that. >> I can't go to jail, sir. >> I'm getting arrested. Hold up. >> It's common sense you shouldn't shoplift. But instead of lecturing on why, today, we're diving into what not to do once you've been caught in the act. From wild excuses to over-the-top reactions, these shoplifterss take getting caught to a whole new level. >> No, no, no, no. My kids are here. Stop it. Stop. Stop. >> I'm not doing this right now. I'm not doing anything. >> I am not doing anything. >> Police respond to a call about a woman allegedly shoplifting over $300 worth of merchandise from Menards on January 29th, 2025. >> Remember him? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> No way. >> Supposedly, they're together. Did >> that door just close? >> Yeah. Or was it? >> No, it just closed. >> Yeah. Make sure this ATV isn't stolen. Officers confront the woman at her home. She denies being at Menards, claiming she was working at an animal hospital with her sister during that time. Hi. Hi. >> How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. You got some shoes you can throw on real quick? >> No, I know. What is the problem? >> Okay. Well, the problem is All right. Um, we just wanted to come and talk to you. All right. About what happened in the Menards last night? >> What happened in the Menards? >> I'm That's what I'm asking you about. >> I wasn't even in Menards, so what are you talking about? >> Okay. All right. That's fine. Um, here's the deal. Here's the deal. >> We just told you. >> All right. >> Here's the deal. >> Okay. I was in Menard's earlier today. >> Okay. That's fine. I'm talking about yesterday around like around this time like 5:30. >> Okay. I was at work yesterday. >> Till what time? >> I get off at 6 6:30. I get home. >> 6:30 and you get home. Where do you work? >> I work at Giller Animal Hospital. >> What is it? >> Giller Animal Hospital. >> Where is that at? >> It's right down the street. I work for my sister. She can vouch. I was there with her. So, what is the problem? >> I got you. Okay. Um, here's the deal. >> Police inform her she is under arrest. She panics, resists briefly, and repeatedly insists she did nothing wrong. >> I'm going to take you back to the station with me. >> I did nothing wrong. >> Okay, I'm telling you, you're under arrest. >> No, no, no, no. My kids are here. Stop it. >> Stop. Stop. >> I'm not doing this right now. I did not do anything. I did not do anything. >> You're under arrest. You just said >> I did not do anything. >> You just said you're under arrest. >> Brooke, you're under You want to get another charge for obstructing? >> No. For what? >> Just cooperate. >> Okay. Listen to me. >> Listen to me. >> For what? Listen to me. >> No. My dogs are a bite. Let go. Let go. I'll call my mom again. I'll call my mom. I did not do nothing wrong. >> I did nothing wrong. >> My dogs are a bite. >> I did nothing wrong. >> Turn your hand. Put your hands on your back and relax. Relax. >> You guys, >> hold on a second. Just give us a second. Okay. >> Just a second. >> What? I am not doing anything. >> Look. Look. Don't resist. Just relax for a second. >> We are. >> Can I please have a sweet? >> Yes. Just give us a second. We're going to give we'll give you one backd. >> While handcuffing her, she pleads for a cigarette and asks what she is being charged with. Officers confirm the charge is retail theft. >> We just told you you're under arrest. >> Oh, Sarah, please. >> Hold on. That's not important right now. You can have one in a minute. >> We'll explain in a second. We already told her outside. >> What you do last night? They said I was in this. Stop. Stop. Stop. Who are you? >> This happened. My daughter was My daughter was in [ __ ] gas station. >> Okay. >> Can I please have Sarah, please? >> Not right now. >> Just give me a second. >> You said I could. >> You said I could. >> I didn't say right this second. I said we're going to get you and you're under arrest right now. >> Okay. Well, why am I under arrest? >> What did I do wrong? What did I do wrong? >> You're under trying to get these handcuffs and I'll tell you in a second. >> Yeah. We'll give you just give it a second. Okay. So, don't >> you guys, this is why I say don't go in those stores. >> Just tell her what the charge is. >> Look, you're under arrest for retail theft. Okay. >> Okay. But I didn't do nothing. >> Let's talk back to the station then. >> I didn't do anything. Please. I'm having anxiety. Please. >> She claims she's being mistaken for her daughter who had taken something from a gas station earlier. >> Listen, as soon as we as soon as you go, you're coming out. We're going straight for this. >> Okay. This This isn't going to help right now. Okay. The more you cooperate and the quicker we back to the station, you'll be out of the handcuffs. >> I'm not going to jail. >> Let's have a conversation. No one's saying that. >> Talk first. You just >> Here's a flipflop. You can see I can't. Please give my purse downstairs. My phone, please. >> You want your flipflop? >> Okay. 420. >> How old is your daughter? >> She's 15. >> Okay. What' you say? 15. >> 15. No, I'm just asking. You said your kids are here. I'm trying to She just came up. >> Did they do something? >> No, we're trying to make sure that everyone's taking care of the house. She's able to >> Did she do something? I got in trouble because my daughter was at the gas station and she took something and they thought that I was the one that did something. >> Listen, this is talk to this. >> Officers ask about her children, ages 15 and six, to ensure they are cared for while she is taken to the station. She expresses concern about being jailed. >> Officer, should we tell anyone your daughter? >> We're going to talk back at the station where it's a little bit more. >> Please have a please. >> When we get back to the station, I can >> Is there anybody else here besides your daughter? >> Oh, my parents live right down the street. God damn it. I don't even go into march, you guys. >> Let me ask you a question. How many people are here beside your daughter? >> Just me and my daughter and my son. >> So, okay. So, your son, >> my parents are my daughter. >> How old is your son? >> Six. But I didn't do anything wrong. >> He's six. Does your Does your daughter who's 15 normally stay with him? >> Yeah. >> And can your parents come here with your >> Yeah, but I didn't do anything wrong. >> Okay. >> They're your neighbors. >> We're going to keep me in jail. >> No. talking about for the moment when we go back. We want to make sure your children are good. I'm sure your 15-year-old's fine, but I'm not sure if you're going to >> Yes, I'm comfortable for you. But why am I going back to the station? >> Do we need to call your parents for your six-year-old? >> They can call them, but what is going on? >> I just told you. >> Stop talking to me. It's his case. I'm just tell he's going to mirandize you and everything because that's cuz you're in handcuffs. So, we're not going to start talking to jail. I'm just telling you what you're what you're under arrest for right now. Okay. >> Am I going to jail? >> I never said that. >> You're going to talk to him at the police station >> right now. We're going back to talk at the station and that's that's it. Okay. >> I didn't do anything. I don't even go anywhere, you guys. I just go to work all the time. >> What am I going to do, Paige? >> No. The West Chicago Police Department. They were like in my my grade. >> Police reassure her that arrangements for her children and school will be handled appropriately. She continues to ask if she is going to jail. >> That's what I'm trying to tell you. >> Okay. All right. >> You guys need to stop messing around, man. >> Come on, bro. >> Give me tr. Come on. >> Watch the cat. I know. Sh. I told you it's not a funny game. >> I love you. They always be trying to do some stupid [ __ ] >> How old you you said your son is six? >> He's nice. >> By God, did something wrong. You guys, >> where does he go to school? Winfield. >> Well, because we always like to let the the parents, you have to let the teachers know if there was something that happened so that they're not surprised. So what? Am I going to jail? >> I don't know. Just something that you're police involved. >> Tell me if I want to do that. >> Because he didn't know that. >> He has to go talk with me. >> You ain't got nothing on you, right? >> No. >> You got no no dope, no weapons, nothing. >> I'm not on three. You can send that 46 to me. >> Hold on. Turn around. Just face the car real quick. >> There you go. >> 310 4. Officers notice her holding a spoon, which she says was for eating ice cream. They confiscate it before transport. >> I have a spoon on me cuz I'm about to eat some freaking ice cream. >> Where's the spoon at? >> I don't know if it's still on the other best right here. >> Okay, stop. Hang on. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. >> I was about to go eat. >> Why you tucking a spoon? >> Cuz I got freaking I got pockets. >> I got freaking ice cream downstairs. >> Gotcha. The woman was officially charged with retail theft and resisting arrest. The woman faces notable consequences. Retail theft can bring fines, probation, or jail depending on the value of items stolen. Resisting arrest adds extra penalties such as additional jail time or probation. Stealing may seem easy at the moment, but it always catches up with you. Resisting arrest only makes the situation worse and adds more charges. But this is still not the worst case. Just wait until you see this next one. >> Don't take it off, please. Too late for that. I can't go to jail, sir. >> Stop. >> On January 5th, 2025, Walmart staff on South Valley Drive reported a woman shoplifting. She tore off price tags, wore the items, and headed toward the exit. >> What was it? She ripped the tags off the shoes and put the sweater on. >> Yeah. These just trespass, but I don't remember her name. >> Is she with that lady? >> Yeah, she's with >> that lady. >> The old flower shirt. >> So that jacket is your >> And the shoes. Oh, and the shoes. >> Yeah. >> Where she going to head out? >> The other side. >> On the other side. She resisted slightly, pleaded with officers, and claimed she couldn't be jailed. Officers reminded her she had already been trespassed from Walmart earlier that year. >> Too late for that. >> I can't go to jail, sir. >> Stop. >> Can I get the key to my >> Stop. >> Can I get the key to my Please? >> Give me one second. >> Okay. Sorry. Why did I do that in helicopter? >> Where is she at? I couldn't on the pants right there. >> Well, too late. >> I can't go to jail. >> Should have let Should have thought of that ahead of >> time. Can I pick up the key? It's right there. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. You guys not even listening to me, man. >> Well, it's not our fault. You shoplifted, is it? >> You know what, sir? Can you stay here and like have God's grace and try to figure out why people do certain things? Man, >> no shop. >> Huh? >> No. >> What? >> Can you pick up my DS key, please? >> Where is it? It's >> right there. Are you standing on my Can we let >> She going inside? >> Yeah, she's still inside. Let her know. >> Huh? >> Let her know. >> I need to wait for her, though, cuz she has >> You're an adult, >> huh? >> What do you need to wait for her for? >> Cuz she has that king. You don't know who she is? >> Yeah, we saw her. She's wearing the flower jacket. You went to go give her that car. You took off those shoes. >> We've been seeing in the camera and she wanted to, but I told her no cuz I will I don't want to be like a burden to her, man. >> Well, I would think being a burden is better than getting in trouble stealing. >> I don't understand. I just had >> Do you have anything in your pock stick me hurt me? >> Uh, I was grabbing out my my my my thing for you. I'll get it. But do you have any? >> Okay. >> I'm going to use the blade of my hand on the back of my hand as best as I can. Okay. Yeah. >> Nothing in your waistband or anything? >> No. There's um I was putting in the outfit and there's a there's a couple there's a flash. >> You have foil lighter and plastic strawberry. You don't need drugs. >> No, you can check this. I don't need drugs at all. So I have to pick you up. I pick up the parts all the time for the kids. You can go ask anybody picking up the needles and everything. Right there is from what happened earlier. So you can see >> during a search officers found items like a foil lighter and plastic straw. She denied drug use, explaining she often picks up discarded needles. >> Not lying, but yes, my husband tried to kill you. Horrible day. Trust me, this will not be a damn business. >> We'll take the jacket off of here. >> Yeah. Let's see right here. >> Where's the other lady at? >> She's paid. >> What's your first name? And us today my husband tried to kill me and he tried to hang me and I'm sorry man. >> Look, as long as you have no words, you're probably just going to get a crib site. >> She revealed she was homeless, battling cancer, and had been assaulted by her boyfriend earlier that day, showing red marks on her neck. >> To make the house, she's already been today. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, cuz they took a picture of her. They took a picture, but they never cighted me like anything for just they never gave me anything. >> Well, the first time you don't first time you don't get sighted. >> Well, I I've never been I've never had like a card or anything from from >> Yeah, we just advise people that they're trespassed. >> Oh, I thought cuz no one told me I was trespassed, but I thought >> Well, if if you're trespass on there, somebody had to have told you. >> No, sir. Like that's on my kids. No one I know I was trespass on the Walmart on. Well, to tell you again, you are trespassed from the Walmart. So, don't go to any of the Walmarts. This one or the one. >> The woman claimed she was unaware of being trespassed, but was reinformed that she is banned from all Walmart locations. >> I thought it was Sorry. >> Okay. So, none of the Walmarts even nationwide. >> Okay. >> So, you're going to have to find somewhere else to shop. >> That's fine. >> You're an Heliccastia. >> She's under arrest. to do. >> She was wearing the shoes and the hood. >> Oh my. >> Yeah. So, >> kick her ass. >> I'll try, but I can't. >> You know what? Um, can I tell you something? >> Yeah. >> Her boyfriend just beat her ass into Yeah, that's what she just told us. >> Yeah. And I think that's the reason why I need this. >> We'll take it off in a sec. Did you have the date for that? >> Well, they're looking for it cuz it was >> that one was going to be sometime last year. >> Yeah, it was last year on January. >> Do you know your aunt's number? >> No, sir. I don't I had a phone, but my my husband broke this morning, which I didn't know. You know what he did? He smashed my phone. So, I don't I don't Was she already leaving? >> Huh? Yeah, she's leaving. What do you mean? >> I was going to see if she could stay cuz I don't have a warning. I don't want to disclose any information. She know what happened earlier today. I mean, if you guys want to take a picture, but sorry. >> You want to talk about it? >> She wants you. No, I don't. I have. >> Does your voice usually sound like this? >> My voice? >> Yeah. No, it always sounded like that to me because when you put the thing around my neck, I guess like right here's been hurting me. So, >> well, be honest in hand. I mean, it's pretty serious crime, >> right? And I know >> I'm aware. I just I'm already out of that situation. >> I know, but >> So, >> something bad happened, right? And we still need to do our part and help you out as well. I understand that part, but it sounds pretty stupid. But I'm about say I believe in God wholeheartedly. >> And you do need you do need to go to the hospital though. Okay. Cuz your your voice is pretty bad. I don't have no insurance. >> Open my eyes. >> Open your eyes. What? >> Take it. >> No, but it was pretty bad. Sorry. >> But you don't want to disclose information then? >> No. I don't I I already had called um cuz he was like a vet a veteran. So there was this American um hotline number for like uh domestics and stuff and I got a hold of him earlier. >> Officers encouraged her to report domestic violence, noting her injuries and offering victim assistance resources, though she hesitated to provide details. >> She's been in domestic with her baby dad. If you change your mind, just talk to us. We're here to help you out. You could even go talk to your victim's assistance. They're civilians, regular people. They're not cops, you know. They're not pigs like us. you go down the station, they'll help you out. So, please don't go back, right? There's many guys out there. I get it. I mean, if he's a provider or not or, you know, you rely on him. There's more guys out there. It's going to suck, but you need to be that cuz you're going to get all right. So, yeah, we're here to help you out, okay? Is it cool if I get pictures of your injuries? It's back. >> Yes, sir. >> Uh, see your face. Did he hit you in the face? >> Well, I had hit me right. Had blood come out of my ear, but I took out all the blood and stuff. >> Just stay like that. There you go. All right, cool. Go back to bed cuz it's cold. >> I empty. I will. >> Do you want to talk about it now or >> um Can I go to the like the office tomorrow? >> Yeah, you can go tomorrow. Okay. Yeah. >> Did you want to talk to us or somebody else? >> I'll probably It doesn't matter. >> Yeah, I probably want to talk to either one of you guys. >> Either of us? >> Yeah. Let me tell you. Then I help you. >> You don't need that. >> Trust me. I know. They were to >> Yeah. You don't need 21 years torture. Look, look at what I look Look at the way I am now. You don't need that. You're better than that. Look at Look at how he left you. You think he cares about you? He don't care. If he don't care about you, he ain't going to care about the kids. You're going to You can stay with me and the kids. Okay, you need to speak up. Look at what he did. It's unfair. >> Believe they just got >> officers urged her not to return to her abusive partner, emphasizing her safety and encouraging her to seek help. >> Even if even if the issues that you guys had before, >> let that God's going to handle it. >> Yes, ma'am. >> But you need to speak up, mama. And that that's enough. cuz I'm telling you because I love you and I see you in me and I I don't want you you don't want that cuz I went through 21 years of that with your teeth and everything. Okay. >> Uh this is what you got for the you're being charged with the shoplifting. >> Okay. And they'll arrange the court date. >> Okay. >> Okay. By signing it, you're not admitting guilt, but you're promising to appear in court. >> Okay. >> Okay. Do you have any questions? >> No. Sorry. I just want to say sorry how I came across too. I just >> Well, I apologize to you. Okay. Like I said, I just have a lot of people lie to me every day. >> Yeah. Understand? Especially when they start to tense up right away. >> Mhm. >> It makes me less >> Yeah, I understand. >> less cooperative. >> Understandable. >> Oh, I am sorry for that. Okay. >> No, you're fine. It's understandable. >> Okay. Just show up to court. I'm willing to work with you. >> Thank you. >> I'm willing to give you a different sentence. Okay. But you just got to show up. >> Yeah. I'll be there. I'll be there probably tomorrow with this. >> Okay. I'm not sure when the court day will be, but probably a month from now. >> Okay. >> I'm sorry, too. All right. Shake your hands. Okay. Thank you. You have a beautiful night. Okay. You too. All right. She was formally charged with shoplifting, signed a citation promising to appear in court, and was released at the scene. Case concluded with a citation. Despite personal struggles, her theft was documented, and legal proceedings will follow. Even in moments of hardship, stealing only deepens the trouble instead of solving it. Seeking help and facing struggles honestly is the only path toward true freedom. If you like this video, please sign up for Tag View to receive more. Look out for the next shoplifter who will react even more aggressively. >> I'm getting arrested at Walmart. >> I don't know. I don't know. >> Take this footage from April 2023, for example. Captured by a Florida police officer, it shows three carefree young women enjoying themselves, completely unaware that their fun is about to take a very unexpected turn. >> How much did they >> How much? Can you tell me? >> My own. I'm going to be honest with you. I don't even know where the number is. >> 31? >> Yeah. >> 31? >> Are you $31? >> Can I see what it's worth for $31? >> I know. I haven't made it. >> Yeah. >> 31 for what? >> Exactly. These women showed up at Walmart dressed to impress with stylish outfits, designer shoes, and pricey purses. But instead of shopping like their appearance suggested, they ended up stealing items worth only $31. >> What a good vacation to start off. >> I did a slow moment, right? >> I took your numbers in the car. After going through their belongings, officers uncovered something that would land the girls in even deeper trouble. That was the moment reality hit. They realized the situation was serious and that a trip to jail was no longer just a possibility, but almost certain. >> Take my take my stuff. >> I can't for what? >> You can't take this with you to the jail. >> This is what I want. You can't take this with you to the jail. >> What? Wait, jail? >> Yeah. >> Who the is going to jail? >> Y'all. >> Who the what? >> Hold on. Are you serious? >> Hell. >> Are you dead ass? >> Get off. Get up. >> Wait. Where are you? >> Stand up. Turn around. >> Why you wait? Why me? >> They're locking us up. They're locking us up. It's your mom. >> Yeah. I'm getting arrested in Walmart. So, um I'm getting arrested in Walmart. >> I don't know. I don't know. Hold on. Come outside. >> Cuz some stuff wasn't scanned at Walmart, bro. A dollar. >> I like it. I could have just take the money off my card. >> Oh my god. >> We're coming outside. They really are the definition of stressed, depressed, but well-dressed. If you're headed to the slammer, I guess the least you can do is make sure you look good on the way there. >> So, I do have a question. Since we aren't from here, like my mom, I would be able to call her, but she probably wouldn't be able to get money over here. So, the person that's with us that's not in the store would be able to get their number. >> Yeah. When you get to jail, you'll be able to get numbers out. >> Yeah. >> But you know his first and last name, that's how we get it. Like first and last name type thing. Oh, we go to our phone. Okay. Okay. Okay. >> I'm like, "Yeah, I have like >> They even managed to turn the walk toward the police car, handcuffs and all, into their own kind of fashion show, strutting like it was just another runway moment. >> This is crazy. I wish I could get this crazy house. Bro, >> this is my first time going. Oh my god. >> Is that him? >> All right. Y'all going to get in this car right here. >> Can I get in the front? >> Where you going? You got to get in this house. >> I'm going. >> How you going to open the door? >> I'mma open it. Walk. >> You got it. Okay. Oh, it's freezing. Get my blanket. Get my blanket. >> I can't. You got to get in. Come on. >> This freaking thing is cold. I can't close the door, sir. >> It's dirt. >> I'll have them clean when we get there. >> Wait, I got white on. That's my problem. >> You still got to get in. It's not going to stick. >> It is going to stick. >> You'll be all right. >> Once the girls were in custody, they cooperated with officers. Because of that, they likely avoided extra trouble and only had to face the theft charges. Think twice before stealing. Looking stylish won't save you from the consequences. Cooperation may lessen the damage, but the charges still follow you. What an unyielding shoplifter. The next shoplifter will react much more violently, so keep an eye out. >> Passport to the right. >> Yeah. Who are these? >> I'm not sure, sir. >> Well, they were in your purse. On July 28th, 2024, officers were dispatched to Walmart in response to an active shoplifting incident. She thought she was being clever, but Walmart's cameras caught everything, stealing thousands while under surveillance. That plan was doomed from the start. >> She's doing a second return. Okay. Okay. He's trying to scan her her digital receipt. >> Yeah, just for the record, we have PC already for return fraud. >> Oh, he's struggled busy. It's not scanning for whatever reason. >> Where's your off guy? Is he going to help you? >> I still have not been able to locate him. He might actually be on lunch. >> We only had one today. I cannot find him anywhere. She's doing a second return for Sean. Actually, she might be doing a third return. >> Wow. Sounds like she needs to go to jail. >> Yeah. She's I I'm just I don't even want to know how many times she's gotten away on us. >> Tell your uh yellow vest, don't stop her. Just wave her on. >> Keep going. Keep going. >> Yeah. I swear to God if she goes into the subway, I'm going to have a freaking stroke. No, we got the crime anyway already. So, we'll just contact her in Safeway. >> All right. So, he's giving her more cash now. >> Can't exactly tell how much cash he's pulling out. He's not making it easy for me to count. >> That's okay. >> All right. But he did give her a receipt. So, we'll just use that receipt. She put that money in her right pocket. No, she pulled it back out. >> It's going to be gone by the time we get there anyway. >> All right. She's moving away from the customer service that she did not try to return. She walked into Walmart like a pro fake receipt in hand, ready to score cash for items she never paid for. But plot twist, lost prevention, already knew her face from a past stunt. >> Speaker. >> Okay, so she's going to walk out with it then. >> Yeah, she looks like she's coming to the GM or the pharmacy site. I lied. She turned around. >> Okay. >> What the [ __ ] Yep. She's going towards grocery now. >> Grocery. Okay. >> All right. She's in front of the nail salon. Okay. >> She's in front of Subway. Yeah, she's coming out. She's wearing a black shirt with like a Playboy bunny on her back. >> She out the store. >> She's about to cross the final point of >> Then she pushes her luck, literally trying to stroll out with the speaker like it's a checkout free world. Security's watching like it's Black Friday drama. >> I'll be here in a second. >> There she is. >> Hi. Where was security? >> So, you just did some. >> As soon as she hits the exit, boom, security swoops in. You're under arrest. She pulls the classic line, "I paid for it." But guess what? Cameras never lie. Wow. Put your hands behind on your back. >> Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> Okay. You're under arrest for theft. I've been watching you for about a good 20 minutes already. >> I just paid for that, though. I just went to the restaurant. >> Tried doing it yesterday, too. >> Everything about >> I didn't do anything yesterday. >> You got away. You're right. >> You're under arrest for theft. The speaker is not paid for. We know that already. This receipt shopping. You didn't select You selected these things from the store. >> I just paid for I just paid for this. I got the receipt right there. Remember everything's on camera. >> No, I get it. That's fine. But >> you lie to us. >> It's a good straight kick to jail. >> Look at the receipts, please. What I was saying. >> Yeah, the receipts are all fraudulent. We know already. You're not the first person that bought this up. Okay. So, anyway, you have the right to remain silent. Do you understand your rights? >> Okay. So, we're going to escort you back to the loss prevention office. Dave, just throw her in my car. I'm just going to drive her over there. >> Okay. First off, we have to identify you. Time for part two, identity fraud. She suddenly becomes someone else, but her story has more holes than Swiss cheese. >> Comes back to a talis and peak who's a male that's 611 175. >> Why would your brother come up as you? >> That's not my name though. I don't know why. >> I don't know either. >> There's driver status right there. >> Well, you better start thinking about different name cuz this one ain't working. You just said that that was your brother. >> No, I'm saying I don't. But if that's not me right there, >> you know, you got to keep your lies straight cuz I listen really well. >> Okay. What I'm trying to say is that his driver's status. >> I don't give a rat's ass about the driver status. I want to know who you are. I'm going to run it one more time. And if not, you you're just going to go to jail for providing false information to law enforcement. Regardless if you have a warrant, nothing. I'll just book you. That's that's the simplest way for me. It's Sunday. Last name again. What is your real name? I'm going to run it again. If it comes back, no record. We're not even going to go in the office. You're going to go straight to jail. I'm listening. >> I don't understand why. >> I don't either, but it usually means that people are lying about their name. >> No, but above it is my driver status. >> I don't give a [ __ ] about the driver's status. What is your [ __ ] real name? >> She digs deeper, throwing out random names, claiming her IDs in the car. Maybe the purse, maybe Mars. Officers are officially done playing Guess Who. >> What is your middle initial and what is your date of birth? 93. Oh, comes back to Talison. 61175 male. You're definitely not a male. >> Is your ID out of Washington? >> No, it's Portland, Oregon. >> It's out of Oregon. >> Yeah, it's in my purse. >> It's It's in your person. >> That should be said. I'm not sure. >> So, which one of these IDs is yours, >> Tessa? >> So, many >> passport to the right. >> Yeah. Who are these? >> I'm not sure, sir. >> Well, they were in your purse. >> I understand that. Yeah. >> So, where's your where's your organ ID at? >> It's in there. If it's not, it's in my car. >> Whose car is that, by the way? >> It's mine. It's not registered to you. >> I just got it. >> So, are you Ashley? >> No, it's probably in my car. >> I'm guessing you're not this guy, Elijah. >> I was just looking for it, too. It's probably in my car. >> Where's this passport you speak of? >> He's got it in his hand. >> Passport. >> Passport. >> And then my driver's license. It should It should be right there in my in my car. >> So, the name on this is correct. >> Yes, sir. My driver's license. It's in my car. I had it on. Did you check this pocket? >> What's the uh address on your coins? >> Wasn't any my ID or anything in there? Is what I'm saying? >> You would know that. Why you >> Well, no. Cuz I my is I can't feel right there. >> Oh yeah. Where is it? >> It's in my car. If it's not my person. >> Yeah, but I I mean I don't want to just have the door open like without me. >> I'll transport you through your car. >> It's nice little catch. >> She got lucky yesterday is when we were dealing with all the other commotion is when she tried to do that [ __ ] >> They must have all been together and they just >> I I feel like they do have like a little meet up and saying, "Hey, let's all just try to mass surge them and see what happens." >> Turns out this isn't her first rodeo. She just pulled the same scam yesterday. Her defense. It wasn't even big stuff. Uh-huh. Just nearly 1,000 worth of not big stuff. >> They spotted you right away because they recognized you from yesterday. They know that the things you returned >> you selected from the store. You didn't pay for them. You didn't come in with them. >> A couple of them I didn't. >> There's a couple things you came in with. The speaker you selected and have to be removed from a glass case by an associate, right? >> Yes. >> You never paid for that. Fortunately, you didn't try to return that for cash, but you did do two p previous ones for cash, and those are being scrutinized right now. >> It's just been a little hard for me. I mean, it's not like I was doing major stuff, but I mean, I know. >> What do you mean major stuff? Yesterday was almost $1,000. >> I got really scared. What? >> Yeah. >> For my card not working? >> Yeah. >> Okay, back to the store. We'll figure something out. >> Is she 100% the one that tried to get out yesterday? Um, >> yeah, but my card. >> She didn't change her clothes or anything >> really. She said she tried to use her card, but everything she said >> tried to take the card out of merchandise, but there was three managers that prevented her from doing it. >> No, they didn't stop me or anything. They were just standing around me. >> And that's when you decided that, oh, I'm not going to risk it getting caught because you were right there at the point of sale. Final point of sale to take it out, >> right? My card declined. >> But you still took the cart all the way to the final point of sale. >> Yeah. Who does that? >> But you have to to bring it up. >> But your card got declined. How you going to pay for it? >> You leave your cart. >> Okay. You're going to be booked into jail cuz that's the only reasonable way we can identify you cuz you got so many IDs. You can't find your driver's license. >> Do you want me to do the theft and the refund fraud like twice? >> You can do it all in one. >> Okay. >> So, I don't know. >> I've never been arrested before. >> Oh, come on. I find that hard to believe. >> Look, everything >> I've never done. >> Everything you said >> since the time we contacted you >> with you the whole >> has either been a lie or some kind of roundabout crap. >> How has it been a lie? I've been talking about everything. >> I paid for that. >> No, I paid for some of it. As I said, >> you know what? We're not We're not dealing with semantics here. This is not an English language course. Okay. >> I have pretty good years. I've been doing this for 30 years. I know when people lie to me. >> What What state were you born in? >> Portland or just >> Oh my god. Like a passport. >> More lies. Who would be the difference? >> No. What? >> He He just asked you. >> I didn't hear him say >> state were you born in? I heard it. talking. I thought he was talking about that. >> And you said Portland, Oregon. >> That's where I'm from. I'm sorry. That's just You guys have >> Now she's racking up citations for theft and refund fraud. Officers don't buy her never been arrested story. Let's just say her nose isn't the only thing growing. >> It's a driver's license. Make another one. You know exactly what that means. >> You guys, please don't do this. Like, >> if you ask them nicely, they may not tow your car. If your car's not gone by 11:00 tonight, your car is being >> Please don't do this. Like I understand something was really wrong, but come on you guys. Please. >> I've never been in trouble with you guys before. I've seen ways. >> You haven't been caught. I'm just up here. >> Your tears are not going to change the outcome. It's not going to make me feel any less about you, guys. But please give me a chance. >> My job is to make sure you are held accountable. I'm doing my job. >> I don't hold myself accountable for it, sir. I really trust you to hold yourself accountable. >> Did you hold yourself accountable yesterday when you got caught? >> I didn't. I didn't get caught yesterday. >> I know you didn't get caught. That's why you didn't get caught. >> I didn't go through, you guys. Then I walked away from the cart. >> You're not welcome at all. And so we're putting you in the database. Life. You are trespassed from Walmart for life. Doesn't matter if it's Yelm where you had an event. Doesn't matter where it's Tacoma. Doesn't matter Federal Way. Any Walmart. You are not welcome on the property and it's trespassing if you enter the property. Okay. >> All I can say is I can go get my my driver's license. You guys, I don't know what else to say. Why? I don't understand. >> The other officer just went out to your car. >> We already looked for your ID in there. >> Like look, >> I don't know what you're trying to get out of this. You're under arrest. >> I get that. >> We need to identify you. That's it. You're not We're not about to be Okay, you know what? We're sorry we inconvenience you. >> No, you guys are I understand what I did was wrong >> and that's why you're going to get booked today because they're going to take your fingerprints at jail and then they'll actually identify you. So, >> bonus twister. Her car is about to be towed and she's warned she might face felony charges if she doesn't cough up her real ID. No more games. Jail will figure her out via fingerprints. >> Hearing the judge is going to determine all the facts whether to give you bail or no bail and then they'll go from there. So I can just take them down to score say we haven't been able to identify her. She's going to get charged. Did you do false reporting as well? >> I did not because we can't confirm that. So once the jail calls me and says, "Hey, after we processed her, this is who she really is." >> Then you then we do it. >> Okay, good. And then I I can always amend the citation. >> I will do anything to get this right. I said I'm no idea and I won't ever come back to this Walmart. I promise. >> You do? You go to jail for that, too? >> What? >> Come back to this Walmart. >> I know. I'm saying I won't. There's so much worse things going on right now. Like I don't understand like why you guys can't give me the one chance. Like I've never been here before. >> So So you're right. There are worse things going on. But when we have a call for service, we have to answer that call for service. >> Yes, I did it. >> And instead of three police officers helping other citizens, we're sitting here dealing with you. One because we can't identify you. >> I know what I did. >> And because of your actions today. This is your citation. It is for theft in the third degree despite you stealing probably a felonious amount of merchandise. We're going to go with the lower degree. Um, not real sure what I'm going to do with the crystal meth cuz that I can test and he may sustain a charge because of that. >> For a little bit. Can I tell anybody? >> You know where a little bit is. >> Oh, and surprise meth is found too. She pleads for mercy, but the officers aren't moved. This isn't her first performance. >> I'm not right there. >> Yeah. So, as long as you're not worried about that. Can't take any >> Can't take any IDs that are do not belong to you except for the Tessa one because >> Well, that one's a different middle initial. >> Yeah, but who? That's who she's claiming to be. I'll take a picture of that. >> Tessa Lauren. That may be your sister or >> No, it's my maiden name. >> Your maiden middle name? >> I wasn't married. I had >> So, you change your middle name when you got married? >> No, it's Maurice is a French name, you guys. It's not like that. Like, I don't know how to explain it. So when I say >> people change their last names, not their middle names. >> It's a It's a hyphened last name. It's not >> Oh boy. >> When did you get married? >> I was married 14 years. So I >> No. When did you get married? >> Um when I was 20 to >> look straight at the camera. >> Say uh 28 maybe. >> In my 30 years going to help me get my daughter >> of police work. Right. >> I have never seen anyone change their middle name when they got married. >> Nobody. zero. >> Okay. >> When did you Hey, when did you get married? >> I was married from what did I say? Like I was 20 to 34. >> And how old are you now? >> I am just uh >> Are you still married? >> No, that ID is from when or the newest one. >> We're done here. >> This is too much. Uh, this officer is going to drive me by your car and then you're going to watch me put all your stuff in the car and then I'll bring back the keys. No, >> I can't have a drink of water. >> No. >> Final nail in the coffin, she's informed that lying to cops is a felony. After some back and forth, she sort of kind of admits the truth. Final charges, theft, fraudulent returns, possession of meth, lying to law enforcement, class C felony. Moral of the story, if you fake returns, fake names, and fake innocents, don't be surprised when you get real charges. That's my stuff. That's why I said there's nothing. >> Talk to him. On October 3rd, 2024, officers were dispatched to Burlington in response to an active shoplifting incident. This is footage of the events that followed. >> What we get is very like sporadic. >> We have two females in here. >> Um, they've came in. This is our usual. They come in about 10:15 and they run around and stuff carts and then they attempt to walk out with them. >> Okay. >> Um, these ones came in very suspicious from the beginning. came in with empty bags, backpacks, stuff like that. Um, but that's what we've noticed. They're they're literally just grabbing stuff. >> So, are they still in here right now doing it? >> Still in right now. >> Okay. So, they're like it's in progress essentially. Okay. And I see that my back's just got here, too. So, >> um I will wait for them to come in and then we'll head in there. >> So, this back end over here through here. Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> Two women walk into a store with empty bags. Never a good sign. Staff immediately suspect trouble as this is a classic setup. Phil now deny later >> for them to actually steal. That's what I'm wondering. Like in the Target overtime days, you just wait for them just so you have something to do. >> Yeah. >> What's the word? >> This is what they look like. Now she has this bag in the basket in the other bag. And as I'm going past the men's shoes now, you can kind of see her in the basket. >> She's putting items in there. >> You can kind of see her working in there. She's got watches. She's got shoes. They've got all kind of stuff in that basket. And this one, her backpack looks a little bigger than it was when she got here. >> But they're both in the back corner of our store right now. So, >> yeah, we got officers that move around the back side. >> Yeah, that's usually the ones that hang out by the men's shoes are usually the ones that hit the emergency door. So, >> and there is there four of them or just those two? >> Two. He said that two the other two people that came in at the same time as them. >> Did they already leave? This gentleman and another guy that came in right behind them, they've walked out already. >> Surveillance footage confirms the suspicion. One woman is casually tossing watches and shoes into a basket like she's on a game show. Bonus, her backpack is magically expanding like a wizard's suitcase. >> Um, >> yeah, we put every We didn't We put everything back. >> Okay. Then why don't you guys trespass? >> Okay. >> So, we're If you don't Do you have any ID on you? >> No, I don't. I got warrants. >> Okay. >> Good. How are you? >> How we doing? >> I'm fine. How are you? >> How we doing? So, >> we're fine. What's wrong? What happened? >> Okay. So, the store wants you guys trespass. >> Okay. >> Do you have any ID on you? >> Um, no. I'm from California. >> You're from California? Okay. >> My ID was in my purse when we got robbed. >> Police intercept them mid fraud. One suspect admits she has warrants and says her ID was stolen. Sure. By the same thief who made her stuff coats in her bag >> out with said bags. So, that would be stealing. >> There's nothing in here. >> Okay. >> That's my stuff. That's why I said there's nothing. Okay. Talk to him. >> Is this your guys's product? She's saying that it's hers. >> No, those over here. >> Okay. >> Shoes is not >> not your guys'. >> And then whatever those headphones aren't either the B uh BT21s. >> Let me ask. Okay. You say American Eagle, so I'm assuming no. But how about some shoes or the uh headphones? >> No, those aren't from here. >> Okay. That's just the first bag. So, yeah. What bag was she putting it in? Uh those the >> sold both of the duffel bags. >> Officers peek inside and surprise find store merchandise, coats, headphones, the works. One woman tries the classic, "That's not mine excuse." Too bad her fingerprints are all over it. >> We're going to take you in on those warrants. >> And she's got a felony warrant. >> Please, no. >> Are those your shoes? >> Yes. They're Jordans. >> They're brand new. >> They They're mine. Uh, what other is it? Just this bag. >> It's just that coat. The other stuff is not. >> Turns out one suspect has a felony warrant collection. She's promptly escorted to her new ride, the back of a police car. >> Oh, darn. She lied. >> Yeah, >> the warrants here. >> Oh my god, it smells terrible in here. >> Do you guys mind getting like a dollar amount? >> Sick. >> All right. Well, you lied. Like I knew you did. >> More loot. Discovered wallets, watches, and probably Santa's list of who's naughty. The suspect's criminal resume just keeps growing. >> Oh, that was >> Okay. Well, I didn't know. >> That's why I always check. >> Okay. Well, I wasn't. >> Yeah, it's confirmed. >> Good. Okay, they're confirmed. So, she is under arrest now for sure. So, if you want to continue, you search her, take her, you know, the bags, all that kind of stuff. >> Okay. >> And the boots. The snakes skin boots. >> I think you had like five death shoplifting warrants. >> Four. >> Four. Oh, sorry. Yeah, two of them. It's probably getting real rough to give you a break if you got five. >> But two of them. >> I have I have courts. >> I'm not trying to get in your bed. I'm just >> I know you're not trying. I'm just being honest. And one of them, >> you got to stop. You got to know >> store staff walk police through the duo's grand theft shopping spree women's shoes to baby aisle to men's section. They even pretended to shop like normal humans. Almost convincing. >> Uh so we are going to end up taking you >> partially that but mainly from us. Okay. There's a lot of stuff that you know and I would like I'm going to be straight up for honest with you. Okay. >> Is Bonnie like uh I guess Bonnie like confirmed. >> And when did they as soon as they enter? Where did they go first? >> Uh they went to shoes, women's shoes, and they went to the baby section. And that was the first place that we seen them acting a little suspicious. They were kind of just grabbing shoes. And then they would start the conversations when we came over like, "Oh, what size shoe does this nephew or that nephew wear?" And I'm like, "You're in women's shoes." Talking about what your nephew wears. Um, from there, the one with the white sweater and the black stretch pants. Um, we saw her leave. >> Final act, they try to fail a payment and leave with the goods like it's just another Tuesday. Unfortunately, they didn't fail quietly and now they've got court dates >> here in our queuing. Grabbed a couple wallets. Um, and then they were hanging out in the men's shoe section. So, I walked past them about three or four times and I had noticed the things in the basket slowly disappearing. Like I walk by, you didn't go anywhere, but the watches are gone, the wallets are gone, these things are gone, and their bags were now stuck in the zipped. Um, at that point, it was about five, six minutes before that when I called you guys because I noticed the sus suspicious behavior. Um, after that, they attempted to come up to the register. Um, they took two things out of the basket, a pair of shoes and a kids jacket, and told my cashier, "Oh, my card's not working. I'm going to have to go to the ATM." Before she even rang anything up and then walked out. >> Busted red-handed. One had a wrap sheet long enough to roll out as a yoga mat. They were caught cuffed, and carted off, ending their discount crime spree. No coupons needed. Don't let a full bag fool you. Store security sees everything. Stealing today could mean jail tomorrow, especially if you've done it before. I don't want to hear that. I want my and I want to go home. >> On September 6th, 2021, Valuchia County officers responded to a heated argument between 19-year-old Emanuel our and his girlfriend over a phone. What started as a simple dispute quickly escalated >> and my mama already said she want off her property. She want everybody off her property. They came up two cars deep doing all that hot talking about they got doing all this man. I just want them to get off my property. I just want everybody to step off my property. Okay, let me ask you this question. She's claiming that you have her phone. >> No, I don't. >> Okay. So, the phone that you that you call is your phone. And if she has proof that that she called? >> So, how she going to prove it? How she going to prove her phone in my house? >> Huh? >> You got a search warrant? >> No, I'm just asking, do you have a search warrant? Cuz I don't I just assert myself. I'm not being aggressive with you. I'm speaking assertively. You're a cop, so I just asked the right question. Do you have a search warrant to go? I >> do not have a search warrant. Okay. I'm just >> Dude, I'm just asking. >> No, I'm just listening. I'm >> When the officer approached, the man was immediately defensive and uncooperative. His girlfriend wasn't any calmer, making things even more tense. >> Because she says she got your phone. If you have it or not, I really don't care cuz right now it's civil. I get it. But if you give it back to her, you don't have to deal with us. I don't want to have to keep coming here. Quite frankly, it's Labor Day. >> I don't give a But if you give her your phone back, you won't have to deal with us and you can do your thing. >> I don't got her phone. >> All right, cool. >> This is my phone right now. This him. Okay, come get it, T. Come to the door. Give me my Stop playing. Come here. This is him. This is literally This is my phone. He cut it off. >> What's her name? >> Tiana Franklin. >> Tiana, do me a favor. Take a deep breath. >> No, because I'm tired of this. loves to play victim. He's a manipulator. I want my and I want to go. >> Despite the officer's efforts to reason with him, the man refused to cooperate and his girlfriend only escalated the situation with her growing agitation. >> You can't tell me you can't get my back. I want you to leave. Call your supervisor. Call your supervisor. When you hear that, you have to call your supervisor. And I know that. Call your supervisor. I don't want to hear that. I want my and I want to go home. >> Calm down. >> I'm ready to go. He has her soldier. Calm down. If you call her call her phone, I understand. If you call her phone right now and tell him to step right through that door and I kid you not, sergeant or something needs to get a award or something. How the you going to tell me what is your name? Mr. Glass or class in her face cuz you can excuse me. I want a new officer cuz you act like you ain't give a cuz I was talking over there. >> I'm ready for him to go. >> They got to get off my property. This my property. >> Tell him to get off my property. >> Okay. But you're walking up on me on my property. Don't walk up on me like that. >> But you're walking up on me. >> Just tell him get off my property so I can go to sleep. If you don't want to do your job, then leave. >> When the woman learned the officer couldn't just take the phone from the man, she instantly spiraled into hysterics, screaming and drawing a crowd, which only fueled the chaos. >> I understand. And it was really calm this whole time. >> Tiana Tiana, >> Tiana, you never cuz you ain't going to fight no. You going to put your hands on the >> Hey, you see that police officer? Hey, Perez. Perez. Perez. I ain't going to be But I'm going to die today. I'm going to die, too. >> Shut up. Move. No. No. Bro. No bro. Yo, bro. What? What? Perez. Come on. Perez. >> Have a seat. >> Hey, Perez. Come on. Get shot. >> Get shot. >> Have a seat. >> I got a gun for you right now. >> All right. Step over there. >> The worst part. Amid all the yelling and chaos, a young child sat in the car exposed to the shouting and drama. It's a troubling scene, both dramatic for the child and a poor example of how to handle conflict. >> I spit in your face. Don't touch me. Don't touch me. Stop touching me. Stop touching me. Stop touching me. Stop touching me. >> Stop there. Relax. >> Stop touching me. Don't tell her. Stop touching me. >> Go give her the phone. >> Stop touching me. Stop touching me. Stop touching me. >> I'm trying to help you. That's it, >> man. Why you making this so much more difficult? >> Hey, guys. This what they do. It's a toxic relationship. >> I don't want >> There's no denying how unstable the man was. Even his own mother didn't want his behavior in her house. His shouting at the officers was blatantly disrespectful, especially considering how patient they had been with him up to that point. >> You need to take a deep breath, buddy. >> You need to take a deep breath, brother. You p >> I trust you white people way more than you p. You know what you is? You one of them Hispanic mother that's going to pull up and dead. Yeah, that's what you going to do. Get off my face. Get out of my face. Go back to your car. Are >> you done? >> No, I'm not. The nobody is talking to you no more. They drove off. Now leave me the alone. The [ __ ] I'm not listening to you. I'm not listening to you. Leave me the leave me, bro. Leave me alone. I ain't do. You got invited out. >> I don't give a Okay. See all the way out. See all the way out. >> I called y'all because they had their brothers pull up with guns and had a big gun in his >> The group was finally separated with the woman moving her car around the block. Small progress at last. But the man's behavior only worsened, growing more racist and belligerent by the minute, pushing the situation closer to a breaking point. >> Doesn't matter. Enough. Knock it off, man. We're done. >> We're done. I told y'all to leave me alone. >> Your chance and that's I said leave me alone. >> Hands behind your back. >> No, that could have been done a lot easier. >> I need to >> You're not getting ambulance. >> No. >> Like a man. Get up like a man. Mom, >> mom. Mom, I'm not doing this. What did I do? >> What's that? >> Y'all just want to make a point. That's it. >> No. When you decide you want a friend to kill us, that's what you get. >> In the car. >> I didn't do nothing. >> Get in the car. >> Y'all doing this for nothing. not be in the car. It's no point. It's no point for what? >> In the car. >> I got to go to work. I got somewhere. I got to go to school. >> I got college. >> Get in the car. >> With no other option, officers arrested the man and that's when his tough guy act vanished. He quickly shifted to crying out for his mom, but no amount of excuses could undo his behavior or stop the arrest. >> Oh my lord. because they was >> he is doing stuff. He's doing stuff. He's doing stuff. >> Look at me. >> My [ __ ] arm. Oh, my arm. My arm. My arm. My arm is scraping against the concrete. >> Mick. >> No, I'm not kicking. I'm not. >> You just kicked me. >> No, you just kicked me. >> Stop, man. >> You just kicked me. Okay, my arm. If you get my arm, >> calm the down. >> Oh, what? >> Calm down. >> What? >> It's going to be a lot easier. Just stop. >> If he's been arrested this many times, he should know the drill. There's little sympathy for someone who resists, then complains when officers have to use force to get control. >> I'm going to have a panic attack. >> That's too hot. >> I'm going to have a I'm going to have a panic attack. Mom, I'm going to have a I'm >> No, my heart. My heart. You have to get me up off the ground. I was sitting in a car. I don't care. My heart for real. My heart. >> My heart. My heart. >> All right. PT here. Let's set him up. >> We're not saying he faked the panic attack, but the timing was suspicious. Announcing it ahead of time made the whole thing feel more like a performance than a real emergency. The drama was escalating fast. >> My head. >> Are you going to stand up? >> You going to stand up? >> My handcuffs. >> Stand up. >> My hands. My hands. My hands. >> Stand up. Stand up. >> Stand up. >> I can't. Oh my god. >> Like many uncooperative suspects, he had to be dragged to the police van. and kicking and screaming like a tantruming child. His wild shrieks made the scene even more chaotic, and the officers clearly had their hands full. >> Nobody's choking you. Nobody's hands are anywhere near your throat. >> Come on, man. Come on, man. >> Stand up. >> Y'all doing this to cool the plant. >> I have a job. I have a life. >> Oh my god, the handcuffs hurt. I can't feel my feel or mom. Oh my god. Mom. Mom. the door. Look at me. >> Desperate and out of options, the man even claimed the cops were choking him. A clear exaggeration in a lastditch attempt to play the victim. >> It is. I just said one dumb thing. I said one dumb thing on my property. I could have been talking about anything. I just want to go to work. >> I just want to go to work. >> The swag a bit for me. Okay. >> I just want to go to work. Please just let me go to work. Please just let me go to work. Please. Please. It's not worth it. There's no point. There's no point. There's no point. I just said one dumb thing. I just said one dumb thing. I just said one dumb thing. >> I just said one dumb thing. I just want to go to work. I tried so hard not to get like this. >> By the time he was taken to the station, it was too late to backtrack. His excuses fell flat. And while he kept whining, at least he finally stopped resisting. Acting tough won't stop the law. Cooperation goes a lot further than theatrics. Fake panic and excuses only make things worse in the long run. >> Officers respond to an active shoplifting call at Walgreens. They confront a male suspect outside who denies stealing and claims he was just begging for change. >> Hi sir, how you doing? >> Where you going? Going home. Going home. All right. Wait, what did you get from the store? >> I ain't going to the store. >> You're going to go for the store? >> No. This is chips. I got out the goddamn >> man. I don't even have to talk to you, bro. >> Okay. Okay. I'm stopping you. Well, I'm stopping. >> Put your hand on me. >> Do not touch me. Do not touch me. >> Yeah. Yeah. Another unit. Put Don't touch me. I ain't done nothing. >> Put your hands on top of your head right now. >> No. Put your hands on top of your head right now. >> The male resists commands, repeatedly insists he has done nothing, and identifies himself as homeless and a drug addict. Officers discover he has a cracked pipe. >> Leave me alone, man. >> No. Come on. >> No. Leave me the [ __ ] alone. I've not done nothing. I was begging for change. I mother seen him calling the police. I left. >> Okay. >> Now move. >> Stop. >> Do not touch me. >> Stop. >> Do not touch me. Dude, you don't have no right to touch me. >> Stop. >> Stop. What? Stop telling me. Y. Come on. figure. >> Put your hand behind your back now. >> I've been in this store. I was begging for change, man. >> I'm begging foring change. I ain't did [ __ ] I didn't nothing. I ain't done nothing, man. I'm begging for change. I'm a homeless dude, man. >> [ __ ] >> Turn over. Turn over. Turn over. A >> nothing. >> Officers are informed about a female suspect inside the store who allegedly stole about $2,000 in merchandise a few days earlier and is currently concealing items. >> I'm not with nobody, man. I'm begging for change, man. I ain't even done nothing, dude. >> You got your crackpipe. Can't have that. >> Cuz I'm homeless. I'm a drug addict. Yes. >> How'd you get here? >> [ __ ] man. >> So, what is >> Yeah. Did she try to leave just now or No, >> she's been a while. >> She's the one who was in here a couple days ago and stole $2,000. >> You guys have >> Police detain the female suspect in a gray sweater. She claims it's not theft since she hadn't left the store yet and denies concealing items. Though officers saw her moving merchandise into her pockets. >> She's on the opposite side of this. >> She was in a gray sweater. >> Hey, come here. I got her over here. What are you doing? >> Nope. Nope. You're not going anywhere. >> I haven't even walked out of the store yet. >> All right. Well, hang tight for us. All right. Put the stuff back. >> Good. >> Yeah, we're good. >> All right. Is that everything out of your pockets? >> Yeah, I don't have anything in my pocket pocket. >> Okay. >> No, >> you got an idea on you. >> No, I'm homeless. >> You're homeless? >> It's not theft until I walk out of the store, though. >> What? >> You guys are trying to say I'm stealing. I was a correction officer. You can't even charge me with I lock on the door. >> What's your name? >> Okay, answer this officer, please. >> Officerain. They said you were putting stuff. >> Stole anything, >> right? But they said you're concealing items on your person. I'm >> not. Look. >> Okay. It doesn't mean you're going >> these items right here. >> Okay. We just need your information. >> I saw you taking it out of your pocket and putting it up there when I walked in. >> I just took this out. >> You were putting that up there out of your pocket. >> What's your last name? >> The female resists giving her name. falsely claims to be a correctional officer and continues to deny stealing. Officers restrain her as she resists arrest. >> I work for correctional facility. I officer maximum security. >> You're not going to win this. >> Look at my name. >> What do you mean your name? >> I work for Correctional Facility. >> Griffin, what is your first name? >> You going to take it? >> Yeah. >> Stop resisting. >> Stop resisting right now. Oh, well, >> guys, I've been >> Stop. >> Can you stop pulling away from them? >> Stop. >> Stop pulling away from them. >> One second. >> My van was a door. >> Okay. All right. Well, >> promise you >> you guys can't do this to me. >> Officer, please. >> We are. All right. >> Why am I getting the change? >> Too late for this now. >> You guys, but I have nothing in my pocket and it's not retelling the store. >> Yes, it is. That is >> It's not my Okay. It's when you're concealing items. Officers suspect her of being the same woman caught shoplifting days earlier, described as a heroin user. She insists they're confusing her with someone else. >> They have no reason to lie and say that >> because I've been confused with this woman several times. >> They say they called on in on you right now saying that you were putting stuff in your coat. >> But I wasn't. >> Okay. >> Can I talk? Do >> you have any needles on you? Any needles in this jacket? >> Call female officer over. >> Do I look like an addict? >> You do. Yeah. That's why we're asking. No offense, but we don't want to get stuck with anything. Okay. >> What's that girl's name you're with? >> I'm not with nobody. You're >> not with nobody. They said you walked in together. >> How? >> I never walked in that store. >> That's what they're saying. >> I never walked in the store, man. >> That's fine. >> Come on, man. Please. >> Officers find suspected drugs in the man's hat, matching the crack pipe he carried. He admits to smoking crack, but denies using heroin. And >> I'm sorry. I apologize for calling your drugs the wrong drugs. That's not crack. >> That's not my hat. I found it in the dumpster, man. >> Okay, just sit up. >> Okay, >> but that's not mine, man. >> Well, it matches the pipe you got, >> man. >> You admitted you're a drug addict and you had a pipe with you. >> A crack pipe. Had a >> and therefore you got a crack rock with you. It's >> not crack. >> What is it? >> I don't know. You just said it was heroin. >> I don't know what it is. Come on, man. I'm a woman like this. I ain't done nothing, man. I begging for change, man. >> That's something. You didn't comply with me. I told you to stop. You said you wouldn't. >> Evidence shows the female suspect wearing the same clothes as in the prior $2,000 theft. Stolen merchandise, including items from TJ Maxx, is recovered. >> I heard it was Monday. >> Monday. >> Tuesday, Wednesday. >> And you guys were able to positively identify her. I didn't work Monday night. So >> yeah, if you got that be great. Did you guys see him in the store at all or just her? >> The guy he he I was up here. He popped in. He he got as far as his check out. He went like this like look see who's in there. He backed out. He went outside. So he he didn't take it. >> Okay. So then she's just the one that >> TJ Maxx stuff. Anybody want to go to TJ Maxx and see if some of this [ __ ] is theirs? >> What's going on? >> She's She's only >> um guys, this is a bunch of [ __ ] from uh TJ Maxx. Somebody needs to go there or see what they >> officers confirm the male has a crack pipe with residue. He falsely claims it's for marijuana and says he went to law school. Put some stuff in there. >> You already scanned all that stuff. >> Is that copper? >> Yeah, >> that's crack pipe. >> Crack. >> Oh, you have a cracked pipe on you. >> That you got >> This is not a weak pipe. There's literally copper wings in it. Come on. >> Okay. There's nothing in it. >> Use it for marijuana. >> You know what? We're not >> Don't use that for marijuana. We weren't born yesterday. >> The woman is charged with possession and felony retail theft, while the man is charged with possession and resisting arrest. Both face serious consequences. Felony retail theft can mean heavy fines and years in prison, especially for repeat offenses. Don't try to outsmart the police. Denials and excuses only make things worse. Shoplifting and drug possession quickly turn into felony charges and jail time. What an unyielding shoplifter. The next shoplifter will react much more violently, so keep an eye out. >> First of all, I'm not going to do the attitude. I'm not going to have her sitting here digging her bag when I don't know what's in the car. >> Got it. >> Well, I'm telling you. >> Great. Okay. And I'm telling you, >> police respond to reports of three 18-year-old females shoplifting at Sephora. One girl claims she was only testing a concealer, returned it to a worker to prove she wasn't stealing, and then left the store. Sephora and I was going to buy a concealer and then I was opening to try on my shade which is on my hand and then she was like, "Oh, are you going to take?" And I'm like, "No, I'm not going to take it." So then she started assuming that I was like going to steal the stuff from Sephora. So then I went up to one of the workers from there and I gave her the concealer and I was like, "Look, like so you could know I'm not taking anything and I just left the store." >> Okay. Cuz she's like saying that you guys took like necklaces and makeup and >> No, we we didn't even get through like the actual >> We actually told her and she didn't say anything. >> She didn't say anything. She said she was like, "Sorry about my coworker's actions." And I was like, "No, you just need to make sure that Dana making it like seem like we're trying to steal anything." >> Yeah. >> You know, so that's why I gave her like the concealer back and she took it back. You couldn't even go and ask her. I gave her the concealer and it was like this sprays sanitizer thing. I just gave it back to her and she just took it back. >> So you never gave you never took anything? >> Oh, no. We went to other like we went to an Ulta, but we bought the stuff there and everything. They see me buy everything. The teens insist they bought items at Ulta and didn't steal from Sephora. Tensions rise when officers ask them to stop digging in their bags for safety reasons, leading to arguments about feeling targeted. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Do you mind going back? I'm going to go talk to Okay. >> Can you stop digging your bag? >> She's looking for her phone. >> Okay. I don't want her digging in her bag. I don't know what's >> You can literally open the door if you want. I don't care. >> No, I'm just being honest. It's like if you want to look >> I'm not going to go searching through your car, but I don't >> I need a warrant if you're going to look at my car. But I didn't say Okay, first of all, I'm not going to do the attitude. I'm not going to have her sitting here digging her bag when I don't know what's in the car. Got it. >> Well, I'm telling you. Okay. And I'm telling you looking for I'm telling you I don't care what she's looking for. I don't want her digging her bag when I don't know what's in the car. >> So, lose the attitude. Thank you. >> I'm just like feel like I'm being targeted, but if you want >> Why are you being targeted? Because I asked her to stop digging through her bag >> and I told you why she was digging through her bag. >> Okay. And I'm telling you, I don't care cuz I don't know what's in the car. >> I apologize. I apologize. >> I'm not giving an ad. It's just the fact that she's like, "Oh, hey." Like, you know, like I understand why. >> Okay. >> I just don't understand. >> Okay. Nobody's charging you. We got called here because you guys were allegedly doing something. >> One girl explains again that she returned the concealer and spray directly to a Sephora employee, claiming suspicion arose because of her ethnicity. Mexican compared to the white store employee following them. That's why we're here. >> I'm sorry. >> No, we understand. >> We understand. >> Yeah, we understand. >> Did they tell you what's going on? >> I'm like really confused cuz we went to Sephora and I was getting stuff and I they even give me a little bag and then after like the a girl like I seen that she was like walking around behind me. So then I went up to her and I was like here like I'm not going to take this just to make sure cuz I feel like you're thinking that I'm going to steal it. So I gave it back to her. She was like, "Thank you so much for giving it back to me." And I was like, "Just tell your co-workers to not make it seem to customers that come in making it seem like they're stealing or something cuz they're not going to want to come back." And I gave her the concealer and the little spray back and she just said, "Thank you so much. I'll talk to my co-workers." And we just went back inside >> and then we came to the car. So I'm like, I'm confused. I'm like, I don't know. I didn't take anything. I gave it back to her. It was a concealer and a little spray. >> Was it in Sephora or was it outside? >> It was in Sephora. >> It was in. >> Yeah, it was in Sephora. But we left because we felt like we were just like >> Yeah, we just left cuz I was like it it was like I mean >> me as like a Mexican girl, she was a white girl so I felt some type of way cuz she was just walking behind us all the time and I was like usually when I go to stores like nobody's like looking at what I'm doing and I was like I told her I was like here like if you think I'm going to steal the concealer here's the concealer and here's the spray. And I gave it to her in her hands and she just walked back out. She was like, "Okay, thank you. I will talk to my co-workers about it." And I was like, "Okay." >> Okay. >> I think at this point they're just going to check cameras to make sure that the everything's legit. >> Yeah. >> But appreciate you cooperating. >> No. Yeah, it's good. >> I would have. >> Police mentioned checking surveillance footage. Teens say they recently graduated high school and are not skipping classes. >> I asked you guys if we're supposed to be in school. You look young. >> I mean, she's supposed to be at work. Um, I'm currently working, too. >> So, you're not in school? No, we just graduated recently. >> Oh, that's good. >> Yeah. >> Can I talk to you? >> Yeah. Can you step out with your purse? >> So, I just saw video. >> After viewing surveillance, officers confront one suspect and ask her to admit what she took. She becomes hesitant, then reveals she has items in her possession. >> So, do you want to tell me what you took? I can figure out this. All right. So, here's the thing. Like with holes, they want to second. So, be a risk. >> Um, it just depends. >> Is there anything in your pocket that belongs to anything? Knives, weapons, anything? >> 22 23. >> I just got my B. Oh, perfect. It's just a little pouch you just had. It was a little broken. I don't know why I had it. Is there anything else in your clothes that I'm going to find right now? >> I just got my B and then I don't know where I got my >> No other purses are going to pop up. >> I think I just got like a couple things that my friend gave me. Officers find stolen items, including vapes and a pouch hidden on the suspects. The teens initially deny, but gradually admit to having taken some products. >> In his front right pocket, >> the vape is right there. >> I got two vapes. >> Okay. There. Is that yours or is that holes? >> Where's mine? >> That didn't fall off of this. >> Whatever. Probably. >> All right. Can you step out so I can talk to you? >> Yes. >> All right. So, other than you putting that in your bra, >> what else did you take? >> All right. I'm going to search you. So, put your hands right here. Just put your wallet and phone down. >> Turn around. You don't have anything else. >> Correct. >> Okay. >> How did your friend get that? >> What? >> How did she get that when it was in your shirt? >> She got No, she got one >> and you got the other one. Where'd you put the other one at? I'm be real with you. I'm be honest. >> Officers continue searches, uncovering additional stolen items. The suspects give conflicting stories, blaming each other for certain items. >> There's nothing else. >> There's nothing else. I take anything else. >> All right, put your hands behind your back. >> The watch is yours, >> huh? >> The watch is yours. Can you bring my phone with me? >> Yeah, you'll take your phone. Come to the back. All right, turn this way. All right, spread your feet. >> What's this? Is that like a vape? >> Yeah. >> Just going to put this right here. So, other than that, nothing. Nothing. I'm not like not like your friend. We're not going to start finding like random stuff everywhere. >> Going to fight you. >> Okay. No. No. Find random stuff. Okay. >> I'm going to be real with you. >> Am I searching with me? >> Okay. Can you step out? >> Yeah. >> All right. Um packets. >> Yeah. >> The jewelry. >> I just have this one. >> The teens are searched further and officers confirm they were involved in retail theft. They are told they'll be processed at the station. Fingerprints, photographs, and banned from the store. >> Okay. Anything else? >> No, that's it. >> Okay. All right, put your hands this way or lean up against your feet. There's nothing sharp in your um pants in your pockets. All right. >> Wait, can I please? >> So you with retail theft um they're signing complaints. >> So with that, what we do is you go down to our station, get fingerprint photographs, you get released on a mentally and get a >> Could I um come back for like my stuff or >> you going to come back for your car? you we're going to get banned from store. >> All three women are charged with retail theft and permanently banned from calls. Don't assume you can talk your way out of shoplifting store cameras and police will uncover the truth. What seems like a small theft can still lead to charges, processing, and a permanent store ban. Comment your opinion about the case in the comment section. Let's find out the next incident. >> Need help? >> Okay. >> Trying to make a link. That's all. >> What kind of help do you need? >> Like as far as like providing providing the stuff. >> On July 5th, 2023, police responded to a theft in progress at Nean Marcus. Two guys bolted like Olympic sprinters, leaving their female partner behind to face the music solo. >> What you are about to watch is what happened next. >> Hello. >> How's it going? We had two males and a female. They were going >> store staff described a tag team theft operation. One dude played hideand- seeek with stolen goods in his pants while the woman and another guy treated her purse like a black hole for luxury items. >> Like merchandise concealing one put in his pants. Um the other the male and the female. They were together sticking in her bag. Uh he just took off property in his car. The other one ran off property. She's back there right now. Um we recovered everything. So that's kind of what happened. Okay. Yes. >> How much was it all? >> That's what we're getting right now. Try once. >> Taking off. Oscar 350. I'm 97. The lost office. This alone was 1,200. >> This is 1,200. >> Uh yeah, if you can get scoops on everything, please. >> Yeah. video footage sort. >> Yeah. >> Another officer's coming to take the report. I'm just here for the system. So, I'm not going to go talk to her yet. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. I think you saw the cop took off. >> Oh, I I parked up on the other side. Okay. >> I'm working in the mall off duty, so my car is by the food court. >> Oh, okay. Okay. >> Probably missing my car. >> It was two officers. I didn't get >> pretty good. I didn't talk to her yet. She's in there. There two guys >> left, >> but they don't have the amount yet. >> She did. >> Okay. There were some guys, too. Two males and a female. Yeah. One of the males around property, the other one just drove away his car and female. >> This wasn't your average five finger discount. We're talking serious price tags. One item cost $1, $200. Another $1, $600 and others hovered in the $400, $950 range. Cameras caught it all in HD. >> It was probably like a million dollar a million dollars. Might as well be. >> So, this one's 1,200. This one's 1,600. What are they made out of? >> Yeah, that one's 950. That's marked down to 400. >> Um, so this was the other guy that ran out down the street. So, these were >> this thing. This is her. This is the guy. This is separate. >> It's like feels kind of like >> So what happened was the female, she was selecting and concealing three. So I'm find the video on the black. The male, he was downstairs with his and she held her bag open for him while she watched him throw that in the bag. So it was those two working on these and I had to complete separate mail for the other two. >> One guy was caught red-handed stuffing items down his pants. The other used the woman's purse like it had bottomless storage while she helpfully played assistant thief. >> You guys want to make sure >> So So the guy this it's related though, right? You're saying? >> Yeah, there's two of them. >> So there's two guys. >> Yeah. >> And then the one girl and the one girl was conspiring with one guy. >> Correct. >> And this guy >> he Did you >> He was like with him, but he was like doing his own thing. Stealing stealing his own stuff. You know what I mean? Cuz this guy was a girlfriend and boyfriend. >> Yeah. >> So he was throwing stuff in her bag. She was, you know, they were together. >> Can I see the video? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Perfect. Um, he went >> wearing >> Oh, um, >> all black, black t-shirt, black hat, denim pants. >> Oh, yeah. There you go. >> Surveillance video made things crystal clear. The woman was helping her boyfriend steal while the third wheel was off doing his own shoplifting side quest. >> All three of those pieces right here. >> And this is where they go downstairs. >> So she's concealing a purse. >> Yeah. Right here. >> He's popping them off the hanger. I don't see your opener bag. He throws >> off check there. They're popping on, man. I go for Can I get the N? 93 28 838 248 838. >> So that's that other shirt. >> That's all four of those pieces. And the other guy >> this guy grabbed those two there. Okay. But she's concealing all those >> the other two. But yeah, then this guy does right here by himself. >> Go [ __ ] >> We need to go. You can send me >> and then they head out the exit. We stop and >> I see that. Yeah. >> All points of sale. >> Yeah. Oh, do you guys >> during questioning she fessed up said times were tough and she needed the help. She claimed the guys were her brothers but spoiler not actually related. You got another paper? >> You know your social. >> Okay. So, what I'm going to do is Miranda you. >> You know what that is? >> Okay. Okay. So, basically, I'm going to read you your rights. >> Yes, sir. >> Before I can ask you any questions. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> So, you have the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> Okay. Anything you say may be used against you in court. Do you understand? >> You have the right to talk to a lawyer before and during questioning. Do you understand? >> If you cannot afford a lawyer and you want one, one will be provided to you before any questioning without charge. Do you understand? >> Has anyone threatened you or promised you or anything to talk to me? >> No. No. >> So, what's going on today? Um, I was stealing today. >> Any specific reason why? >> Um, I was just struggling. Need help? >> Okay. >> Trying to make a living. That's all. >> What kind of help do you need? >> Like far as like providing >> providing and stuff. >> You good here? >> Yeah. Yeah. Good. I appreciate it. Okay. So, you said you're stealing. Um, anything particular in mind? >> No, I'm just stealing my own clothes. It's closed. >> When asked to name her partners in crime, she clammed up and decided to take the full rap like a true ride or die. >> Gentlemen, your brother. >> So, you're both brothers? >> Mhm. >> Okay. Biological brothers? >> Not biological brothers. >> Not biological brothers. >> They my brothers. >> Okay. But it's your mom's car, right? >> Yes. >> Okay. What's your What's your brother's name? >> I don't want to get my brother's name. Trouble. Yes. I figured that much. >> I don't want to be in trouble. I'll just take your drug before myself. >> Okay. Do you realize how much it was, though? >> No, sir. >> Okay. I I don't even have an estimate right now, but I'll get that for you. >> Um, is there anything else you can tell me that would help you or me in this investigation? >> No, sir. I'm just going to be honest with you. I was I was >> officers walked her through the bond process. Grand theft around $500 bail or just $100 if she goes through a bondsman. Discount justice, if you will. How much will my >> um for grand theft? Yeah, I believe it's >> it'll be 233 L drive 233 L drive and have returned to the property. >> But if you go through a bond, >> you have to pay 10%. And if it's below a th00% of a,000 is 100. If say your bond's 500, bonds usually charge a minimum of 100. Does this already? >> No. How much are you continuing to ask? >> I think it's 500. >> The bond >> 10% is 100. >> Well, 10% would be 50, but it's a minimum of 100. So, it would be 100 bucks. >> Okay. If you go through bonds, if this is >> so now I have to wait again. >> You need to wait you down. >> They told her her mug shot would be taken and warned that stores often use footage to spot repeat offenders. She insisted it was her first rodeo and for the record she's 27. >> Anytime anywhere retail store they go to it's for their stuff. Don't really worry about the picture. They have on video they have much better pictures. They can I don't know why they took picture, but they can get a very good picture of you for the videos. >> One unit check. >> I think it's basically um they distribute it to their other stores. >> Yeah. >> Cuz they don't want you obviously going to other stores and then doing the same thing. >> Highly suggest not doing this again. >> This is my first time doing it. >> I told you. >> How old are you? >> I'm about to be 27. A few days. That'll be 27. You >> work? Any reason why you don't work? >> Well, I just bought the car now, so >> 20 seconds. >> Where did the mom come from? Upstairs, downstairs? >> I'm not sure. both which came from >> officers kindly adjusted her handcuffs because hey, even suspects deserve circulation. >> Turn it a little bit. >> Echo 48 alpha. I'll show you guys. Bravo Bravo for the alarm company. >> Not going to be any way to make it really comfortable. >> Okay. >> Actually, turn it this way. >> I can undo it again. Don't for >> that should >> I feel a little better? >> A little bit better. >> Okay, >> as long as we can get >> She was taken to county jail, charged with grand theft and ultimately got probation. Lesson learned, maybe. Designer bags definitely not worth jail time. Even when you're left behind, the consequences of crime still follow you. Loyalty to the wrong people can cost you your freedom. After you see the next case, you may want to think twice. It's shocking. And for more articles, subscribe to Tag View if you liked this. >> So, you're saying that ID belongs to you? >> Yes, sir. >> So, when we run it, and that's the picture that comes up. >> On October 17th, 2022, Florida officers responded to a bank's call about suspected fraud. A woman was attempting to withdraw over $4,000, claiming she didn't know her full account number, just the last four digits, and showing an ID. What she didn't realize was that the bank had already flagged the transaction as suspicious and alerted police. >> No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. You're not going to do that. You're not. Stand over there, please. >> I I literally have to my ride. >> Stand over there. I'm not going to tell you. Please stand over there. Won't you? >> What's the matter, >> Cheryl? >> Yeah. Suicide. >> Scammers react in all kinds of ways when caught. Some run, some get angry, and others play clueless. In this case, while one officer escorted the woman outside, the other stayed behind to gather more details trying to determine whether a crime had actually been committed. >> Actual customer is >> Philadelphia. >> Yeah, I'm talking to them right now. >> This is the third time that she has been trying to >> right now. John, are you on the phone? >> Hey, what's going on? Who's this individual? The real account holder confirms her identity was stolen and that she already closed the compromised account. With that confirmation, the officer now has solid ground to question the suspect further. >> Right. Remain silent. Anything you say can will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being questioned. >> Why am I being >> If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before enduring any question. Do you understand each's right? I explained to you. >> Yes. >> Have these rights of minds you want to talk to me while we're here today? I'm sorry. What now? Do >> you want to talk to me about why we're here tonight? >> Um, I'm not really sure. Questioning, I guess, my ID. >> Okay. What's your real name? >> My real name is It's Cheryl. >> Is it Cheryl? >> Cheryl. >> Okay. Where'd you get your ID? >> Back home. >> Right back home. >> I mean, I don't understand why this is even like a >> There are a few key red flags in this clip that reveal the suspect's intentions. First, she takes unusually long pauses to answer basic questions. a common tactic to buy time and fabricate responses. Second, she's wearing a wrist brace on her dominant hand, a trick often used by experienced scammers to explain away mismatched signatures. These clues suggest she's likely a professional fraudster. >> The individual that goes by the same name as you, that has the account on the phone, Tiny Bank, that none of your information is correct. Are you saying that's why that you are who you say you are >> and then that is you? >> I feel like something's definitely wrong right now and I just don't I need to talk to an attorney at Dunley because I don't understand. >> I know you don't understand question. >> I understand the question, but I also know that anything I say can be used against me and I want to make sure that >> How about that? I'll go back. The officer's questions are deliberate, aimed at exposing inconsistencies in the woman's story by asking for personal details tied to the stolen identity. Meanwhile, another officer in the squad car is working to get a photo of the real account holder's ID to compare it with the suspect, something the scammer clearly isn't prepared for. >> Right now, we have problem. Okay. >> So, are you saying you are sheriff? You are the individual that gave me that ID and that is exactly who you are. That's who you were born with. That information. >> Um, I've already explained that. I I do want to speak to an attorney though. That's if you're really arresting me right now for >> Are you detained right now? Are you under arrest? >> Well, no, I'm not detained, but you just read me my Miranda rights. You said >> because we're trying to determine if the crime was committed. So, now you're telling me you are that person or you're not that person. >> I've been telling you I'm that person, but I'm just trying to figure out why. So, the ID she gave me, she's claiming that's who she is from Pennsylvania. I spoke to the person that has the same information as her on the phone, the TD Bank, that their records have, and that person has had um an identity stolen in three different locations, and this is the newest one. One's in New York, one's in >> By law, police officers must read you your Miranda rights when you're under custodial interrogation, even if you're not formally arrested yet. In this case, the scammer is being questioned while in custody. So officers are legally obligated to inform her of her rights to ensure anything she says can be used in court. >> The girl said there was multiple sheriff whenever she tried to look me up. So she had an issue even finding me in the beginning. Like you know what I mean? So >> blaming things on a system error is a classic move scammers use to dodge responsibility. Meanwhile, the suspect's use of her phone raises suspicion she might be alerting accompllices that the scam has been exposed. At the same time, police finally received the real account holder's ID photo. Now, it's just a matter of comparing it to the suspect to confirm the truth. >> The picture that comes back to that is cut in half. Looks like it's not her. >> Everything's her besides the picture. Apparently, her identity has been taken in three different locations. >> Yeah. So, I told Teletype to email me the actual picture. So, they they don't have to send me an email. >> All right. Bring your car over here. >> That's my social law. >> Give me the right social. >> Yeah, we're just verifying the picture that's on the DM. >> Even with the real ID photo on the way, the suspect stubbornly insists she gave the correct information. She's clinging to her lies, hoping somehow it will hold up. But facing the truth is tough, especially when the consequences could be severe. Florida. >> No, just visiting. Um, I have another equipment I need to see though. Trying to I was telling that inside earlier that I can come back. >> So, you're saying that ID belongs to you? >> Yes, sir. >> So, when we run it and that's the picture that comes up from the state of Pennsylvania, that's not you. That is 1,000% not you. >> Okay. >> Obama. I don't I don't understand. I really don't understand. >> We run the ID. That's the picture that comes up. >> Through the DMV. >> Through the DMV. State to state. >> So, we're going to try this again. What's your name? >> Cheryl. >> I'm going to let you know if we don't get your name. >> If she keeps giving a false name, she's digging herself deeper, adding another charge for lying to law enforcement. The officer's growing frustration is understandable given the time and resources wasted on someone still trying to outsmart a system that's already caught up to her >> to tell you this is a fake ID. I'll show you how to get in there. >> See, you thought you printed a good ID except for the hologram showed up as a real print on your picture. It's not a hologram. The hologram showed up. >> I didn't. >> So, who are you? You're not Cheryl. You're not from Pennsylvania. And that's not your ID. So, let's try this again. Who are you? >> I need to understand exactly what's happening right now because you just said that if I >> No, no, I'm not. >> Police know that just the sight of handcuffs can escalate a suspect's emotions, but it can also serve as a pressure tactic. Sometimes showing the cuffs is enough to make a suspect crack and finally come clean. I'm not trying to be arrested right now. I'm not Let's not >> Well, you're good. All right. Fine. >> So, if I talk I'm not done talking. >> We're done. >> No, I wasn't done talking with this. >> We are done. Okay, I'm done. >> We are done. Turn off. Turn off. >> Please. >> Give me that hand. >> Ow. Ow. My wrist is already messed up. >> Can you give me this truck? >> Part for Cheryl. Hold on. >> Can I hold on one second? Stick your hand. Put that thing. >> I'm just putting my phone inside. Oh, it's not going >> I was just trying to make it easier so I get my >> This woman clearly isn't making things any easier for the officers or herself. But the harsh truth is she's in this situation because of her own choices. Refusing to give her real name won't protect her. It'll only stack more charges and make things far worse in the long run. >> If you understand what he's trying to tell you, right? So presenting false information, that's another charge separate from what happened in there. So you having another charge added. So you're not going to have anything. >> So we we can go back and forth with this all day, but that's going to be an extra charge and it's a felony. So I'm letting you know right now. So whatever game is you want to play is it is what it is. So, so if you want to add an extra charge to what you already have in there, that's up to you. All right. We could be here all day. So, >> I don't want an extra charge of any kind. I don't want any charge. >> Okay. So, are you ready to identify yourself? Positively identify yourself or you want to want us to keep on because we're going to take you to >> When a suspect refuses to provide their legal name, police are forced to book them as a Jane Doe. That means she'll remain in custody until her true identity is confirmed. whether it takes two weeks or even a year. But during a search, officers discover something that could finally crack the case. A piece of information that might reveal who she really is. >> Yeah. Lighter and pen. >> America's most convenient bank. Which bank is that? >> Who's no caller ID? Who's on the phone? I was letting a friend know that I was getting detained. >> She was on the phone all the time. >> Not the whole time. Just literally >> 30 minutes. >> Oh, for the last 30 minutes. >> Yeah, that's a long time. >> Okay, stop. >> I mean, she made that call while I was standing over here. >> I was just trying to let them know so they can hear her people. >> Who's that? >> My literally my my person. >> Your person? >> Yeah. >> Doesn't make any sense. Start walking over there. >> That's what I say for my boyfriend. It's not >> Your boyfriend's your person. >> Yeah, my person. Look, >> she's carrying two pens from another bank, possibly another target of her scam. One of the most frustrating things about dealing with scammers is the non-stop lying and dodging. It's not just time-consuming, it's outright disrespectful. And at this point, the officers are clearly running out of patience. >> I don't want to be put in as a J officer so I can give you my name. >> So, you want to give me your real name? >> I didn't. Listen, you don't understand. You don't know me. >> I'm trying to identify who you are, but you're you're over here. You're lying to me the whole time. So, how can I give you information if you want to lie? It's okay. >> Oh, I got you. I got >> Where are we going? >> What's your real name? >> Christina. >> Christine. >> Christina. >> Do you have a photo ID? >> Florida ID. At the moment, I don't have a photo ID. >> What do you have to identify who you are? >> I'm in the process of getting one, sir. I do want >> What have you had in the past to identify who you are? I've had an ID in the past, but my license has been suspended. >> That's fine. >> Yeah. >> What kind? From where? From >> Georgia. >> Georgia. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> She's in Florida using a stolen identity from Pennsylvania, but she's actually from Georgia. She was ultimately charged with providing false ID to law enforcement and possessing another person's ID without consent. Her sentence 60 days in jail and 12 months of probation. That alone shows how far and wide the web of scamming can stretch. With over 23 million Americans falling victim to identity theft each year, it's one of the fastest growing crimes worldwide. All right, let's move to this next case where things might get even messier. >> Stop. On the evening of September 25th, 2022, Officer Brown was notified by Walmart loss prevention that a man had taken two duffel bags out of their packaging and filled them with items. A second man appeared to be with him, acting as a lookout. Officer Brown positioned himself outside the general merchandise doors as loss prevention watched the men go into the selfch checkckout area where they purchased a Halloween costume. Then took the duffel bags and walked toward the exit. Is everyone with him or just him? >> Okay. Okay, blue bag still in. And it looks like it has stuff in it. >> Oh, he's got more than one blue bag. >> Okay. 23. >> Okay. >> The man is seen with a basket and multiple blue bags filled with items. Officers confront the suspect and instruct him to stop. He resists and tries to flee, leading to a struggle and physical scuffle with officers. Stop fighting. I want to just stay down. Just watch. [ __ ] stop now. Get on the [ __ ] ground. Get on that [ __ ] ground. >> Put your [ __ ] ass behind your back. Hurry up. Get the [ __ ] on the ground. This guy out there making >> 197 on the west side of Walmart. Hey, look. Look, we tell you something. >> Put your [ __ ] hands behind your back. >> Hey, please. >> The suspect is tackled and restrained. A taser is deployed during the arrest. >> I want to tell you this. Come on. Let me tell you something. Hey, son. 93. >> Can I please talk to you? >> I'm going back in. >> Officers call for medical assistance due to the suspect's condition after the takedown. Flip, bro. >> We got medical on the way around, man. Bro, >> man, let me talk to you, bro. >> I'm listening. >> Don't hit me. What you want? >> 97 at the Walmart. >> All right. Please let me sit up. I'm not going to lie, bro. >> See the second armor. >> Please, bro. that big >> bro. No, bro. >> A man possibly involved claims he paid for his items and denies being part of the theft. He becomes verbally aggressive, defending himself and blaming confusion about car keys. Leave. >> Okay. I pay for my [ __ ] I got money in my [ __ ] pocket. >> All right. >> You can walk around and away. >> Touch me, too, [ __ ] >> [ __ ] wrong with you, ho? >> My girlfriend to get a car key. >> This He was with him. >> Yeah. >> It was just a scuffle inside. >> What's your name? >> What? >> A water bill. Any witness? >> This gentleman real quick. >> Yeah. He said he saw him reaching for my gun. I didn't see I was in the fight. So, >> let me go inside. I said my phone's over there and my notepad as well. >> Yeah, cuz we were following him. We were watching him. So, >> I [ __ ] took everything and then he [ __ ] tried to take off with all the stuff. >> Yeah. You need to walk away from me, man. >> You need to go for my girlfriend, man. >> You're staying right with me everywhere I go. >> I'm [ __ ] going this way, [ __ ] Get my [ __ ] girlfriend for the car keys. The [ __ ] wrong with you, man? >> You want him in the store? >> This one's not mine. >> You want him in the store? >> No. >> The police decided to arrest this suspect as well. >> Why? >> Because we're done with you. >> Hey, look. >> Hey, look. I'll res this, man. Get on the [ __ ] ground. >> They got me right here in the front. They're handcuffing me, too. >> Stop. >> Get on the ground. >> They're right here. Just come. I'm going to grab this car. >> I'm running outside. >> Okay. We're going outside cuz they're handcuffed me for no reason cuz I want to go get you. >> Oh my god. What? What is that doing? >> And you decided that you didn't want >> There she is, man. >> There she is. You were told to leave. >> The suspect continues arguing and complaining about the arrest, insisting loss prevention gave him the car keys and that he was only trying to return them to the woman >> in the store. >> Okay. And I came back out, right? >> After I pulled you out. >> No, you did not pull me out. >> Bro, I'm smarter than this. Come on. >> Oh my god. >> Oh my god. This side's good. >> Get your loss prevention guy that handed me the keys and I said I'm giving it to her. >> All right, let's get up. >> Can I get my phone? >> Put your leg in. Yeah, we'll get it. Put your leg in. >> Rosio, get my phone. >> Put your leg in. >> What the hell is wrong with you guys? Get my phone right there. >> Yes, sir. >> Let's go. >> Call the loss prevention guy that gave me the car keys. >> Go. >> You guys are exaggerating, man. Yeah, I was talking [ __ ] to your buddy, but he pushed me. But that's the only reason I I could aggravate it. And there's no such thing as trespassing because >> get in. >> Oh my god. Sir, he just lost his keys. >> Okay, hold on. Go ahead. Let me figure it out. >> Am I fine? Like, >> well, I don't know yet. But if you want to be fine with me, listen to my state. >> I'll be fine with you, >> please. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Put your legs in, please. >> Can't believe it. Yeah. Oh my god. >> Like, you could ask the last prevention guy. He's the This these are his car keys here. Okay, put your legs in, please. >> The police are investigating the case further. They have begun questioning witnesses to the incident. >> I'm intervening. >> Well, I'm glad you you had the intention cuz not everybody's trying to help us out here. >> Screw that. And I couldn't believe that staff was telling me, "Don't get involved, sir. Don't get involved." Said that when I saw that arm swing around going for that guy's gun, I said, "Fuck if I'm not going to get involved." I feel bad actually now that I didn't because I that >> I was standing right there. I mean, there's no reason why you did pinning him down. >> You did more than >> Officers discover narcotics, pills, and powder on the suspect. The total value of the stolen merchandise is calculated at $750.27- Enough for felony charges. >> I'll do links and title. >> Uh 75207 was the total before taxes. >> How much before taxes? >> 75207 still felony. There we go. Finally catching my breath. >> The deadline. >> And I'm going to the police headquarters. >> Yeah, we'll sell it for you. >> All right. I could reach in these pockets and empty everything up. >> Yeah, go ahead. There's nothing on there. Like, man, like I paid for my sh before. He ran out on his own. So, >> Okay. All right. And I'm showing you right now. Look. >> That's empty right there. Right. There's nothing in my unit back there. >> Yeah. I'll drop a coke, whatever. The suspect was charged with shoplifting, felony, and conspiracy to commit shoplifting felony. The other suspect was booked on five charges: shoplifting, conspiracy to come shoplifting, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, trafficking uncontrolled substances, and possession of controlled substances. On November 12, 2022, all charges for both men were dismissed by the New Mexico District Attorney. Don't try to outsmart store security. Those cameras catch everything. A $750 scam isn't worth the taser, handcuffs, and felony charge. The last incident is that the serial shoplifterss who stole $30,000 from Target are finally caught. >> Does anybody have any offending warrants? >> No. >> I've never been on. >> On October 16th, 2021 in Florida, officers responded to a call from Walmart concerning three women shoplifting. When loss prevention tried to stop the women, they fled. Almost immediately thereafter, an officer arrived on scene and spotted them in the parking lot. >> I told him I didn't have it in my bag. I offered >> Okay. >> I offered to go back through self checkout. It was like the cops on the way. >> Okay. Sit down. You two. Where's the other one? >> The women claimed they intended to go through checkout, but left when staff mentioned calling the police. Officers challenged their story, noting their suspicious behavior. >> All are supposed to stay there when they were talking to y'all and then you decided you're going to try and step off >> the cops. So, I offered to go back through the line to get a receipt and he said he was calling the cops. So, I just left the cart and left >> cuz I don't I don't cops for what? You know, >> try for Central. I have two detain. That's all. >> I asked him if he wanted me to go back through the checkout line and he said no. >> Okay, then why is she running? >> I was looking for her. I thought she went over there. >> She was right behind you. Stop. >> I wasn't running. We weren't trying to run. >> Can you stop at the voice, please? Am I speaking to you in a calm thing? I'm speaking to you in a calm manner. Never been in trouble. Can you stop messing with your purse, please? Ju just zip it up. I'm good with it. >> Which car is yours? >> What? Baby, >> which car is yours? >> Um, it's a Honda. >> Where it at? >> Honestly, I don't even know where I parked at. >> Y'all lost it. >> The women are visibly nervous. One admits to being a dancer and was recently arrested for a failure to pay a fine. >> Orlando, Florida. >> What brings you up here? >> I'm sorry. >> What brings you up here? Um, I live with them. That's just the address on my >> You can sit down. Chill. Chill. Chill. What about you? Take your hand off on your shirt, please. You're bugging me. >> Is that too detained on a shoplifting at Walmart? >> Is this bomb? >> Yes. >> Officers, search their bags and question their truthfulness. >> No. Okay. Let me see your bag real fast. >> Why is it all small denominations? >> What do you mean? Once I'm a dancer, sir. Oh >> yeah, I'm a dancer. >> Turn your pockets out for me. >> Yeah, >> just put everything on my car. >> There you go. Let me see if I go fast. You can put that stuff back in your Actually, no. Just leave it right there for a sec. >> This good or something? >> I don't know. I never tried. >> You just trying You just trying to find out? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Is your phone down? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Seat's good. Turn your pockets. >> I don't got pockets. >> You don't have pockets? >> Nothing at all? >> No. >> Okay. >> Mom, can you step forward just around the bag? >> Okay. >> Okay. Does anybody have any outstanding warrants? >> No. >> I've never been in trouble in my life. >> I just I'm going to be honest with you. I just got arrested last year. So, I went to court and just got out. Okay. >> Why you drawing their license? >> I didn't I didn't know it was that I had a failure to page that I didn't know about. >> Okay. >> 19 years old. That was my first time. >> So, >> Walmart employees report all three women were seen working together bagging items and attempting to leave without paying. All are placed under arrest for shoplifting. >> She was buying the drink or whatever filled out. were standing up at the customer host with the cart talking to the customer host in the front of the store. >> So once the old girl was done checking out, she met up with two >> Mhm. >> and they all three proceeded out the door. We wanted them to take care of was pushed the car inside the store. >> They were all all three of them were participating. >> They were all putting everything in the bags. >> Okay. All right. So this is what's up. Everybody's right now under arrest for shoplifting. Okay. No one's free to leave. All right. Mom, you're going to take a seat inside the car for me? >> I I don't think so. How many times you got in trouble for coplifting? >> Never. All right, then. You're not going to jail then. >> Okay. Well, there's always the first time, right? Sit down. >> What do you have for back in there? >> Okay. Well, you can't be out here stealing. >> One suspect pleads with the officer, saying she has never been in trouble. The officer reminds her that there's always a first time and that theft is still theft even if it's their first offense. >> To make room for stuff and I was sitting there talking and I got to start. >> I didn't pay for it. I told him, "Can I go back and pay for it?" >> That's not how that [ __ ] works. You know, right? Stealing. Stealing stealing. No, but y'all when y'all sitting in my car, you're not going to just be out here free doing whatever you want. >> I'm under arrest. >> Yeah, I told you all that. >> So, I'm going to jail. >> What? What? What part of Okay. What did I just say to her? I didn't hear you, sir. >> Okay. Well, I don't think that y'all going to jail right now, >> but I'm going to run you all criminal history. And if you guys have had been stealing [ __ ] for a bunch of times, then that is kind of what it is. So, now >> So, you stopped. Why did you stop? >> Because I had my receipt. I had paper. I thought they already >> But I was at the first register. Like when you walk in, it's the first register. >> Okay. Take that sweater off. Do you have anything? Do you have anything in here? No. Okay. Make room for one more. The stolen merchandise totals $949, just below the $1,000 felony threshold, but still qualifies as felony theft due to cumulative value and intent. before tax was 949. >> Yep. 949.94. >> Okay. >> Uh 949. >> Do they want us to pay that? >> No, they >> I don't think so. >> God damn. >> Yeah, felony. >> Why Why isn't it never just like one large item? >> Sorry. >> What car do they come in? Did you ask him? >> It's a Honda. that's over there somewhere. >> There's nothing in there. >> Well, our concern is being possibly being left here for a while. So, um, >> are you serious? >> Well, due to the due to the amount, >> I literally asked them if they could. >> Please, I can't I can jail my mom. >> Like, I have a baby. I have a one-year-old daughter. So, please, I just got out of jail. I have >> The officer remains firm, citing the seriousness of felony theft. is you guys sold too much stuff and so now you guys have taken away my ability to be cool about it. >> Can we just pay for it? >> That's not how it works. Y'all know that, right? >> I cannot. >> I'm literally begging you. I have a one-year-old. I'm 19. >> I'm I'm empathetic to that, but at the same time, y'all stole a bunch of [ __ ] >> I know. We'll pay it. I don't even We will pay it. >> Are you really going to take us to jail? >> Yeah, I have to. Please. >> It's a felony. >> Please. I will. >> Hold on. Hold on. If someone If someone did some felony [ __ ] to your family, you'd want them to go to jail, right? >> I understand. >> Please. We've never been in trouble like this. Please, can you just give us one chance? Please. I You can have all the money in my purse. >> No. >> The suspects beg not to be taken to jail. The officer emphasizes they made an adult decision and must face adult consequences. >> Stop. Stop. Guys, please stop. >> We all have to be adults about this. Y'all made an adult decision to do something and y'all messed up. Thank you. >> What can I do for you? Can't >> I don't know how many I'm allowed to transport, but I got three back here right now. >> That's how many you fit, right? >> Yeah, >> that's the max. >> That was I was That's the end of my handcuffs, too. It's >> [ __ ] wild. Um >> Oh [ __ ] $1,000 worth. >> It's a Well, before taxes, it's like 940 something. >> That's a felony, my boy. >> Yep. I asked him when he stopped me if he could just re bring >> That's not how it works though. Were you I was like run for run for a base and then like >> did you say >> you ran? Um no I didn't show I just I had them turn out the >> officers discuss towing the suspect's blue 2011 Honda Curvy. One admits the car is hers. Officers begin processing the vehicle and separating personal belongings. >> You drove here? >> Yeah, I drove. >> Where's your car? It's over. It's over there. It's a blue Honda. Are you guys towing it? >> Yeah. Blue Honda. What? >> No. I'll have somebody come get it. >> Blue Honda. What? >> A Honda CRV. Please don't my car. It's a 2011. >> 2011 Blue Honda CRV. >> Please don't stow my car. They'll come get it. I promise. Somebody will come get it. Please. >> See, the thing is is you lost the privilege to kind of run things how you want to when you try to steal almost $1,000 worth of things from Walmart. >> My card. So, please. >> Who's it registered to? It's me. >> Okay. >> Uh, I'll go find that car and give them the tag. Um, you're going to head out. >> I was just going to take them to four and cuz they're like losing their minds. I got to go to the bathroom. All that [ __ ] >> Yep. That's fine. I'll take care of this. Do you need anything for >> I think I think that's everything. >> Yeah, I I think I got everything. >> I'll say I I don't I can't think of anything else. >> All right. So, I'll just find out your [ __ ] car. As the scene wraps up, officers begin organizing and bagging evidence and property for transport, preparing to take the suspects to jail. >> I confer with you guys what all is what because all your [ __ ] kind of got lobbed together for a second. Set up. >> Oh, wow. I ain't never seen the inside of this before. >> Oh, it's hot as [ __ ] >> I'm going to turn there. Slide up, please. Both of us. >> No, we're just going to do one at a time. Watch yourself. Watch yourself. Watch you the door. >> You're going to bring our phones and stuff, right? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> What? >> Yeah. Female. Female segated from male by sight and sound. Come on. Like I was telling the other ones, step I want to hit you with the door. Keep going. Keep going. >> All three women were trespassed from Walmart and charged with felony grand theft. Stealing high value items can quickly escalate into felony charges. Age and firsttime offense don't excuse criminal behavior, especially when there's clear evidence of intent and coordination. You won't imagine what could happen in the next situation. Cops find the most embarrassing thing in shoplifters's bag. >> A black backpack that had a tag and the items in your pants. I literally don't have items in my pants. I have my phone. On January 3rd, 2025, security staff observed a woman concealing items, cleaning supplies, clothing, and accessories into a black bag, and even her pants. A male accomplice is also seen helping her. >> Where is she going to sell at? >> Uh, so it'll be like right here, like in our uh like brooms and chemicals area. >> Where did she Where did she put it at though? >> Uh, she had a bag, right? like a bag that you can tell there's like some pockets as well >> in her pants. >> Okay. >> They had a white thing right here. >> She's been here for an hour already. >> Yeah, she's been here. >> We're getting bombed tonight. So, I don't know if I can. >> She just trespassed. I mean, >> everything into that bag. >> All right, let's go. >> That black bag? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, she selected that bag. >> She's putting everything in there. She's walking. >> Those are the Oh, hell no. Brother, >> we going to try to trespass both of them cuz they're both >> He's helping her. >> Yeah, he's helping. >> Be an accomplice. >> Yeah, accomplish. >> Yeah, she she's doing they're getting ready to leave. Well, this guy's probably going to leave first. So, I don't know if you want to catch this guy first and then get dinner after. She already has clothes in there. You can see right away that she has clothes in there. >> She didn't have There was no clothes in there when we first watched her. She's waiting in the register. See if she pays for her [ __ ] >> She's got the at least the sweatshirt in there, right? >> Yeah. >> He slips a black sweatshirt and a fanny pack into her bag, bypasses checkout without paying and heads for the exit. >> Bottom bag. She has all the stuff in there. What's the sweatshirt like? 20 bucks. >> Yeah, it's like 24 bucks. >> Plus whatever they don't scan right now. >> Plus whatever she put in her pants. She had hand him something except if he opened it. I don't know what it was. She didn't scan it. She just handed it. >> It was the the stuff they already scanned like the frozen food. >> She never took the sweatshirt out, huh? >> No, it's still in there. It's in the bottom. >> There's another female, I guess, that's concealing a bunch of clothing items in her uh uh bag, personal bag. And I guess they're just keeping an eye out on her. But I'm just going to focus on this. All right. Go in here and talk real quick. >> See this here? >> Yeah. Do you want to just take this back? >> Okay. >> You have a sweatshirt in there that you didn't pay for >> a sweatshirt? I have a Rome. Confronted by loss prevention, she admits she didn't pay for the sweatshirt. Citing lack of money, she denies hiding items in her pants, but acknowledges the concealed merchandise. a robe in here. >> How much did you pay for this? >> Um, didn't have money. >> You didn't have the money. >> No, I need that. >> Do you have a black backpack that had a tag on it and it still in your pants? >> I literally don't have items in my pants. I have my phone. >> Did you take anything else? >> I have >> this too. >> Okay. >> And you guys want to push it for that? >> Yeah. >> No, it's fine. I need more. You pay for everything else. It's just not that stuff. >> Yeah, cuz like the rest is just food and it's on food stands. >> EBT. >> Yeah. >> What's your name? >> Rebecca. >> 119. Super >> ever in my life. >> Like at any time at Walmart? >> Oh, a long time ago. Yeah. >> Long time ago. >> Not at this Walmart. >> Are they carrying this? >> Yeah. >> Police confirm her identity. Rebecca Hoskins. note her boyfriend's involvement and explain she'll be trespassed from all Walmart locations. >> Oh, s >> you want to trespass, too? >> Do you want to trespass to or? >> Yeah. >> That guy you're with, that's your boyfriend? >> Yes. >> He was feeling really sick. So, yeah. >> Did you Did you take that sweatshirt for your boyfriend? Yeah. >> You got You're the one Danny. It's going to get charging on him. >> What's your social? The white thing from electronics that you pulled off the shelf. Did you drop that or? >> No, I I had taken it off but I put it back. >> You had another one that you put on top of the in the cart >> and then I put it back. I was on a different aisle but I was showing my boyfriend that I didn't I have actually grabbed the wrong one. Okay. >> All right, Rebecca. So they want you trespass. Okay. From the Walmarts now. So it's not just this one. It's all the Walmarts. >> Okay. So, you're going to have to get with with the higher up, see if they want to pull that dress pass from you since you did shoplift. Okay. >> Okay. >> Um, did you did you print a receipt for the total? >> Yeah, they're getting it right now. Okay. >> So, I'm going to go ahead and leave a picture of you. We're going to upload it on >> officers take her photo for Walmart's records. She is told returning to any Walmart after trespass would lead to arrest. >> The only people that are going to see it is either you or any of the Walmarts just to know that you are trespass. So, >> okay. So if you ever come back in, we will be watching and looking out for you and calling for you. Okay. Okay. All right. >> Is your boyfriend waiting for you outside? >> No, he's >> Are you guys in a vehicle >> in the truck? Yeah. All right, cool. >> So, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet. So, I have two options, Rebecca. I can either physically take you to jail. I don't really want to do that, or I can give you a citation. >> So, you've been pretty cool with me. So, >> I might just cut you a citation, but take it as a lesson learning the P. Instead of jail, officers decide to issue a citation due to her cooperative behavior. She will face a mandatory court date. >> 42. All right. 39 reports. Yes. Okay. All right. You ready? >> Yeah. >> Is that your receipt? >> Yeah. appreciate. >> So, I'm going to cut you a break, Rebecca. I'm going to let you take your stuff and go home tonight. You're just going to get a citation. All right, let's go on this side. For now, I'm just going to put you in the back seat. Um, and then I'll do the citation and we'll cut you. All right. >> You've been pretty cool. Yeah. Yeah. Nobody will take your stuff now. Oh, you don't got any weapons on you? >> No. >> Okay. Go and have a seat. And then >> Rebecca signs paperwork, is informed about her court appearance, and is released with her groceries. Officers stress this is a lesson learned. the citation. We'll cut you this. >> Okay. >> All right, Megan, come on up. So, you're going to have court uh you know where municipal court is? City municipal court >> on Griggs. >> Yeah. >> So, you'll get a copy of this, too. Okay. So, I'll give you court on Wednesday. You can go anytime before that at 9:00 a.m. All right. It's just going to be a simple shop if you want nothing crazy. >> Coming. I didn't say. >> Yeah, you'll get a copy of this, too. So, Wednesday on the 8th at 9:00 a.m. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Um, go ahead and sign for me right here where it said defendant sign. When it comes to court, I'll see what I could do for you. All right. It's not a big deal. It's just a sweatshirt and a little fanny pack. So, >> I don't have any like I don't have >> Yeah, I ran you. You don't have no warrants. You've been pretty cool with me. So, that's why I'm cutting you loose. I could be an [ __ ] and take you to jail, but I don't want to do that. Obviously, I want to just I want you to go home with your groceries and when it comes to court, I'll see what I can do for you. Okay. If we could do something for you in the service. >> Cool. >> Yeah. >> All right. Here's your copy. >> Just don't come back to Walmart for the meantime because >> they're going to want you trespass. So, they're always calling us here. You're not the only one a lot of people shop. >> We had a kid shop earlier. Took a bottle of liquor. So, >> all right. Do you have any questions? >> No. >> No. All right. Megan, you're good to go. Okay. >> Final note. confirmed she committed retail theft, stealing 3913 worth of items, sweatshirt, fanny pack. She received a misdemeanor citation and court summons. Don't risk stealing even small items can land you with a criminal charge and a court date. Honesty saves you from handcuffs, trespass bans, and public embarrassment. What an unyielding shoplifter. The next shoplifter will react much more violently, so keep an eye out. Don't you don't stop it. Stop it. >> On July the 3rd, 2025, a woman named Grace is detained at Target after being caught stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise. She explains she is homeless, had her belongings stolen, and was just trying to survive. >> In the office, if I can take you over that way. >> Okay, great. >> This is the >> Is this all this stuff? >> It's all of this. Yeah. >> All of this. >> It's a total of 105359. >> 1053. 1,000. >> Yeah. 1,5359. >> Jesus. >> Okay. >> My last one was 700. >> Hello. What's up? What's up? >> So, what do we got? >> So, pretty much all that seen it all and then just walk out without pain. Okay. All right. What's your name? >> Grace. >> Grace. All right. Grace, what's going on with all this stuff here? >> I'm really homeless. I tried to walk out just to at least have something to my name and be able to chill out and I don't know. My phone just got broke. My wallet just got stolen. I came from a situation at my boyfriend's house. I tried to go to my mom's house. She ended up having everyone come into my room and steal from me. So, I headed down to Chicago with an old friend. Me and them ended up getting into a fight. So, now I'm here. I'm trying to make ends meet. >> Officers note most items stolen were food, drinks, and supplies consistent with someone living on the streets. Though the receipt also shows electronics and apparel station, >> it's a photocopy ID. I wish I wish I had more to my name to have my wallet be valuable, honestly. >> Okay, so it's a female um down on her luck. Had a bunch of stuff stolen from her, fighting whatever with the boyfriend. Uh they got a receipt of over $1,000 worth, but it's like a whole bunch of just like food items, uh drinks, just miscellaneous stuff that would literally be for a homeless person. Looks like a mat backpack. >> Police discuss options with Target. Despite the felony amount, the sergeant suggests charging her with only a local ordinance violation, a ticket given her circumstances and cooperation. >> That stuff back uh just given the circumstances. >> That's what I told him over the phone. >> Okay. >> She's cooperative, but obviously >> up to you guys. I'm just letting you know what >> what he's suggesting we do. >> Again, just running everything by you, letting you know what the serge says and thinks. >> You okay with that? Okay, we'll do that. I'll see what she says. Uh, >> got info. Most everything was like food and like >> Yeah, like >> What all were you buying today? >> Nothing as you can see. >> I mean, it's a lot of it's a lot of things. >> Yeah, I was going in there. >> Bunch of apparel, bunch of electronics. >> A bunch of electronics. Let me see that real quick. >> Right here because I I ain't touch mother. Y'all going to try to bring some [ __ ] up in my >> mother. Grace, don't get loud. All right. >> No, because at the end of the day, >> don't get loud. All right. Listen to what he has to say. >> Trying to push authority on me. I'm not pushing authority. >> You don't try to make your voice louder than mine when you try to start dominant. You don't You're not I'm not in your Okay. >> I'm talking the same tone as I did when I first came in here. Okay. >> I'm literally reading off this receipt that they have. Everything is categorized. apparel, electronics, three items, groceries, health and beauty, home, stationary, and office supplies, and toys. Okay, that's all I'm reading to you. I'm just trying to talk to you. All right, I talked to my sergeant. >> He is more than willing to just charge with a local ordinance. >> It's a local ordinance. I don't even know what y'all are talking about. I'll explain it to you. >> Grace becomes agitated, arguing that without the supplies, she would be vulnerable and possibly end up dead on the streets. She grows defensive and emotional, claiming officers are trying to assert dominance. >> My tone. All right. Suggestion is that you cooperate and continue to because you have so far. >> Lincoln. >> And again, >> with the store's approval and my sergeant's approval, we can just charge you given the circumstances. homeless, >> down on your luck. We're not trying to you. Excuse my language. >> If I go in those streets without some of those supplies, guess what's going to happen to me on that CTA? I'm going to be snatched up and left in a ditch. And then you're going to be the one discovering my body. How are you going to like that one? Young Grace slit open in the middle of a ditch. You don't even recognize my face because of how up I am. Cuz that's what happens to Young Grace. >> Officers try to cuff her and confirm her ID. Grace protests saying she wants a female deputy to pat her down. Accuses officers of invading her privacy and repeatedly refuses to cooperate. >> Okay, we're not going to put him on that tight. Trust me. Okay, I'm going to put him on your left cuz you're right-handed. >> I'm going to go back to the car, wait for the positive ID based on the picture. Um, >> and then as long as everything's still the same and kosher, same route. Okay, with that. All right, I'll be back. >> But do you understand that I'm kind of in the corner and you're kind of standing above me, so this is a little bit of an intimidating situation. So, if you could please step back a little bit, that would make me uncomfortable between us. >> Well, actually, CO distance is six. >> Okay. Well, >> sir, >> you're going to have to be in close proximity. I might have pneumonia and you're making me uncomfortable. >> And that's assault. You're not assaulting. >> I'm not assaulting nobody because he's coming close. He's Why are you >> I haven't moved. >> Why can't you stand back there? >> Would you like me to step back? >> Okay. >> All right. All right. Grace, still trying to confirm your identity. All right. How old are you? >> 25. >> 25. Okay. All right. So, what's going to happen is uh we're going to take you back to the station. Okay. >> We have to fingerprint you to confirm your identity. >> All right. Are there going to be any issues when we get your fingerprints back? You're not wanted your different name. What's that? >> Not counting on it. >> Not counting on it. Yeah. >> Like, are you positive or >> It's It's a maybe. >> All right. You guys need anything else from us right now? So, >> we just got to confirm. >> Is there Would you mind patting me down and send them >> as a female? >> Okay. Then y'all legally can't pat me down. >> Yeah, we can. >> No, that's an invasion on my privacy. >> I'm a woman. You could touch me, grop me, and hurt me. >> There's multiple witnesses. Cameras are on. All right. Okay. I I just I don't necessarily feel comfortable with a grown man's hands on top of you. >> Well, there's a lot of other people present. Obviously, I'm not going to do anything. >> It would just make me feel more comfortable if you got a female deputy on scene. >> All right. Well, >> a struggle breaks out when officers attempt to move her. Grace resists, screams, and accuses officers of assaulting her. She ends up on the ground restrained, claiming injuries to her wrist and face. >> Stand up. >> Stand up. >> Stand up. Are you going to make us make you stand up? >> Stand up. >> Stand up. >> Don't touch me. You about to grow my >> Don't you touch >> Stop it. Stop it. >> Hey, you're touching my poop. He's trying to grab it. He's trying to catch me. >> Stop. Stop. >> Let me out. Let me let me get her. Any injuries? >> I'm good. >> You slap me in my face with your cough, you pigs. >> Grace, are you injured at all? >> Yes. >> All right, we'll call the medics. >> Your [ __ ] my wrist back. Stop changing me. >> Stop. >> He's going to adjust it. Stop moving. I got two grown men on top of me as a young girl. You are hurting me. >> You good? >> Grace curses at officers, threatens them, and continues to struggle. She eventually begins praying loudly for God to strike down these evil men. Medics are called after she sustains a cut on her face. >> Are you about to get your [ __ ] smacked out of your head out of you? >> Okay. Are you going to calm down? >> I said this one. >> Are you going to calm down? >> So, you're threatening me. >> Are you going to calm down? It's a question. Are you going to calm down? >> You might. >> Are you going to calm down? >> We're not going to get you up until we're comfortable that you can remain calm. Okay. >> Well, just over 7,000 >> in the I refuse to speak to you. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Which is fine. You >> still got a job to do. You good? Is that from her? >> I think that's from her. >> Okay. >> You bleeding anywhere? >> Yeah. She's got a cut on her face. >> On her face? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> All right. Norcom 301. Do we have medicine? >> We have medicine. >> 104. You can advise for a psyche val. And just document that there was a physical altercation with uh this subject. This card counting my card that's my tarot card. Oh my god. >> Grace free. Grace, calm down. Calm down through your nose and out your mouth. Grace, >> calm down. We'll grab them. >> We'll grab them. Okay. Grace, >> take a deep breath. >> Grace refuses medical help without a female paramedic. Continuing to demand female staff, officers conclude she should at least face resisting arrest charges. >> Seat right here. Okay. >> All right. Can you stretch out your legs for me? >> Thank you. >> Okay. Sit back. >> It's okay, baby girl. >> Here, I'm going to borrow that leg really quick. I don't like >> Just relax a little bit. It's okay. Here. Just some straps for safety. I need a girl. >> We don't We don't have a woman paramedic available right now. Okay. >> Hey, what's your name? >> I need a girl. I need a girl. >> We don't have a female paramedic. >> Why don't you come in? >> Let's go. >> We're going to cover. >> So, where did Who got struck where? >> Uh, didn't really I I don't think I really got struck. >> She just kind of swam me backwards. She pushed her leg down to resist the wall, but >> I don't think she really struck the I'm trying to see if we need to charge this myself. >> Yeah, >> if anything, I'm I would think resisting. Final outcome. Grace is arrested and charged with felony theft, resisting arrest and obstruction. Grace faces serious legal trouble. Felony theft can lead to heavy fines, probation, or several years in prison depending on the value stolen. Stealing out of desperation still leads to serious legal consequences. Staying calm and cooperative can prevent a bad situation from becoming far worse. If you like this video, please sign up for Law Zone to receive more. Look out for the next shoplifter who will react even more aggressively. >> No, I don't do drugs. >> I have a law degree. >> Get this done over with. >> Get it done, Hil. It was a sunny afternoon on November 19th, 2022 when Columbus PD found themselves heading into what would turn out to be a very unusual day. So, what exactly went down? >> Yeah, I got somebody trying to break in my house. Uh, this lady, she throwing stuff on my porch and I got my gun. >> I don't know her. >> Throwing stuff. female black lady. >> This right here is the front porch where the incident allegedly went down. Now, it's not every day that officers get dispatched to handle a report of someone pooping on another person's doorstep. >> That doesn't look like they defecated on their knee unless they use the toilet maybe. >> What are you talking about? What are you talking about? So this this lady did >> man I work with her. I kicked her off the bus. I'm in my car. She started kicking my car. >> Was your car? >> No, my car's right there. She said get out. I'mma beat your but I got out cuz she wanted to find her. >> So I'm confused. Sorry. You work for Cota. She was in your car. >> She was walking down the street and seeing >> out here yelling. >> At this point, the officers didn't seem entirely sure whether they were dealing with a burglary attempt or just an unfortunate case of someone who couldn't hold it any longer. But judging from the woman's shouting and the choice of words she used, >> you can see her right there with her pants down pissing on my porch. >> Put that down. >> Put it down. >> What? This is my house. >> This is open. I >> My husband is not at home. >> Okay. Well, we have to figure out what's going on. He's making some pretty serious accusations. >> Okay. Honestly, when I first heard those racial slurs, I expected to see someone who looked like a toothless, strung out homeless addict. To my surprise, she looked completely ordinary at first glance. >> You lock my door because I have my husband's assets in there. >> I need to lock my door. >> I've been robbed. You know what? I'm suing you. >> Everybody's body cams are on. >> I don't care. You didn't know every killed over here over the corner claim over sovereign immunity. Have good luck. Good luck. What do you mean? >> As officers escorted her to the police car, she didn't stop shouting profanity after profanity the whole way. By now, it's pretty clear the vile language, the aggression, and even the act of defecating on a neighbor's porch all point to one thing. >> It's documented in court. Okay. >> You know what else happens when you lie about stuff like that? >> Shut up. >> I have a right to an attorney. >> Why are you so angry? >> Seriously, [ __ ] you. Do you have anything on you going to poke me sticking? >> No. I don't do drugs. >> I have a law degree. >> Get this done over with, [ __ ] Get it done. >> You really have to give credit to the officers for keeping their composure. It was obvious to them that mental health issues were at play. And despite the suspect's constant swearing, threats of violence, and even death threats, they stayed calm, collected, and professional throughout the entire situation. number is >> I'm talking about this right here. Hatfield 3135. >> Yes. >> Knock it off. >> You are not doing that. >> Spread your feet out. >> Are you really trying to >> spread your feet out? >> Get away from >> Bertika. Spread your feet out. >> Man, you could have did this in my house. >> Search you in your house. >> Remember when she claimed she had a law degree? Just imagine if lawyers behaved like this in a courtroom? I'd watch that every single day. It would be the wildest show on earth. I just feed on my >> Okay, >> that's cool. That's what they pay me for. I don't mind. >> Those haircuts hurting against you. >> If you would relax and come down, we put >> I'm not even mad. This is an attempt to collect a dick. >> Okay. >> Okay. We're in the court of flat out. Get the out of here. Go to Ohio State. It's on the 14th floor of the Supreme Court. >> Once again, the sheer chaos of the suspect's behavior is completely contrasted by the calmness of the officers. Not one of them loses their composure. Not a single voice is raised. They handle the entire situation with steady professionalism. >> Cracker. Cracker. Pack the wood. What the? Stop acting like you don't know what the courts >> with the princess. I'm Pocahontas. Get the wagon. >> Go away. I didn't mean to put my hand in your face. >> I pulled the harness. >> At some point during all this chaos, the supervisor showed up on scene and officer Headfield began giving him a rundown of the situation. I won't rehash the parts you already know, but here's where it gets interesting. The details you haven't heard yet. >> So, the attraction resisting. At what point did she obstruct? At what point did she resist? >> So, they told her to stop. She came towards the address and was yelling at him, saying the racial slurs, threatening him. >> Ma'am, you're now trespassing from my property and if you come back, I'm a first. >> In the end, the suspect was trespassed and charged, but the real question was how to handle someone clearly struggling with serious mental issues. Fortunately for her, the Franklin County Court of Common Please has a system designed for cases like this, the Mental Health Diversion Program. Crime driven by mental illness needs more than punishment. It needs treatment. Staying calm and professional like the officers did can turn chaos into resolution. Comment your opinion about the case in the comment section. Let's find out the next incident. >> Like I'm not going to make exceptions. And first of all, you just told me you're you're pregnant. >> 614. I'm code for going in custody no more. >> Are you saying >> on February 11th, 2024, police rushed to a Nordstrom where things went from shopping spree to WWE match. Turns out a shoplifter was literally fighting the store's loss prevention officer. >> Hey, just so you know audio and video recorded. >> Just so you know, my body camera is audio and video recording. Um, hello. We don't have her name, ma'am. You can get that for us. >> Okay. So, >> she didn't want to talk. >> This is going to go out standing. Uh can you run me through what happened? >> So, we got a call that um that she had two of our minis, which were these. >> Yeah, >> these right here. And um we watched her walk around. Um I seen her select this right here. She selected these two. And she was with another um Caucasian male that had this stuff right here. Okay. and they all they both went upstairs to women's lingerie. Um they were walking around active. She grabbed a few more items. Um they were both headed to the fitting room. They the ladies let them know that we don't allow males in the women's fitting room. So he did hand this stuff to her. >> She took this stuff in the fitting room. Of course I was in the fitting room next to her, worked it, and she went out the fitting room. I checked the fitting room. There was nothing in there besides the hangers that were hanging up behind the mirror. >> Okay. >> Where she put them. And um we watched her walk down. She walked through men's a couple times, grabbed some more items, but left them at the register, walked out north. >> According to staff, a woman and her sidekick armed with a stroller, not a cape, were stuffing items into it like they were prepping for a fashion show. He tried to sneak into the women's fitting room, denied later merchandise, mysteriously vanished. >> I let her walk out the first set of doors. She was getting ready to walk out the second set. I flew. I approached. I showed her my badge and everything. Um, I wasn't going to cuff her at first until she was like trying to >> walk away and I couldn't hold her in the stroller, so I just let the stroller go. I grabbed her. I had her against the wall. She said, "Are you police?" I said, "I'm not police, but if you keep resisting, I will put the cuffs on you and she start resisting." She pushed me right here. She pushed me back. And when she pushed me back, she kicked me in my stomach. >> Okay, >> that's when I got upset. >> When stopped, she didn't just resist. She went full ninja pushing, kicking and giving the officer a surprise stomach workout. >> Came Shay came to help me and I grabbed her by her arms and I put her against the wall and we got her in. >> Was the male with her at the same time or? >> No, we lost him. We couldn't walk both of them, but I was >> What was the deal with the stroller? She had >> She had everything in the stroller. Don't put a baby in there. >> Cool. >> Officers arrived and took charge. She pulled out the classic I'm pregnant defense, but kept being uncooperative. Not exactly winning any sympathy points. >> Oh, hey. So, uh, I'm off your salt. You want to get squirrely with me? I'm going to use reasonable necessary force. Right. >> I am the police. So, uh, I'm going to take these off here. Stay seated. Okay. You can stand up and face that wall for me. >> I'm pregnant. >> Okay. Outstanding. How far along are you? >> Nice. Congratulations. >> You want two of the cops or is one fine? >> Okay. So, I need you to listen to something while I do this. All right. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right this time to talk to a lawyer and have them present with you while you're in question. Got afford to hire a lawyer. One will be appointed to represent any question if you wish. Decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand your rights ma'am? >> Is that vertical head nodding? Yes. >> Okay. >> She refused to give her name, so the police kindly reminded her that jail doesn't really need introductions. A quick search turned up what appeared to be her five finger discount hall. back. >> He's not. >> How do you know? >> You know what he's up to right now? >> Nothing. >> So, here's the deal. Uh, you probably committed a felony today. >> What I can tell is you you don't go to court until you identify, >> right? So, you want to give me your name? >> No. Where's your finger? Put your hand at the jail. So, you Okay, that's fine. >> Yeah, she's going to go. But that Let's be clear that that guarantees you go to jail. You understand that, right? Back of my hand. Nothing in your bra, nothing in your pants hidden. >> Is that fair? Sit. Okay. >> All this is harvest. >> Is there anything in here that doesn't belong to you? >> Or did they get all their stuff back? >> Okay. So, everything in these all this shit's yours? >> No. Absolutely not. >> You don't want to be cooperative. We're not going to be like I'm not going to make exceptions. And first of all, you just told me you're you're pregnant for code for going in custody no more. >> What are you saying? >> Right. >> You can say I'm pregnant. Can I have a cigarette? Yo, what's up? >> These were also honored from American Eagle and the thing is >> some of the goods seem to come from American Eagle, too. Talk about a multibrand heist. Officers noted that the investigation would continue. >> Yeah. Yeah, for 100%. So, you know what I'm going to do now, right? I'm going to go to American Eagle. I'm going to track this down. You don't get to come to my city and be a backass and expect me to not like turn over every stone to make your life as tough as possible, right? You can't come here and steal and expect us to like turn a blind eye to it. >> What's up? >> Okay, fair enough. >> Um, you caused pain when you got kicked at all? >> That's a time for that. No, I'm fine. Do you want to see the fire department or anything? >> No. >> Yeah, 100%. I can understand that. >> Yeah. >> So, just to make sure I understand, was the stuff in the cart or she was carrying it? It was It was in So it was in there with this blanket on it and then the um one item inside. >> Okay. >> Okay. Cool. >> And then the two little mini perfumes were inside this purse. >> Okay. Sweet. >> So what I'll make sure outside. I'll talk to you outside. I just >> Okay. Yeah, you understand. I'm just going to give him your information at the end of this. So, >> I just I'm like, >> "Yeah, I get it." Um, can I send a video upload link to one of you? >> Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. >> She was officially banned from all Nordstrom stores for 2 years. That's a long time to avoid their sales racks. charges, retail theft and battery for the day for your main access will be open for your reuse. >> Our store just under >> Yeah. What's the ballpark value on this? >> Oh, perfect. Can you email me like the itemized if you have the exact >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. We just won't be able to print anything because we don't have our information. >> No worries. >> I'm just going to let her know since we can't print anything. You will be trespassed from all normal racks normal online for a period of two years. You are going to be prosecuted. So you're going to you're going to have to go to court and all that stuff. Don't go to normal online. Of course, as you told your >> what's your email? >> So I'm going to read you something. Okay. And at the end of it, you're just going to tell me if you understand. Okay. >> 619 200. >> Yep. Alderwood is a privately owned uh property. As a security officer, I'm a representative of Alderwood. At this time, you are being instructed to leave the property due to a violation of Alderwood's code of conduct. You are here to leave immediately and not to return to the later day. Alderwood property includes the inside of the mall, the parking lot, and the roads that surround the property. If you return to the property today, you may be arrested for criminal trespass. Does that make sense? >> Okay. >> All right, ma'am. We're going to walk out. >> I'll come back for the stroll or we'll just do this in two trips. Go ahead. Unless you want to wheel it out. >> Yeah. >> Oh, iPod. You probably want the case number, too. >> Oh, yeah. >> Here's my card. >> It's 2024-4897. >> Yeah. Thank you. All right, man. Left here. Yeah. >> Yeah. It's chilly out here, right? Just grab a seat. Just slide underneath that. All right. I'll come talk to you in a second. >> Right. Can I ask you just one quick thing? >> Yeah, of course. >> Totally your opinion. Is it is it your thought she was trying to keep the stuff and that's why she kicked you or was she just did she already abandoned it all? Was just >> She was trying to get away. >> Okay. >> The store officer confirmed she only went aggressive once. Caught basically admitting yep, she was trying to pull a fast one. >> I think she was trying to get away. I don't know cuz the stroller was sitting like if you watch when you see the video, you'll see the stroller was just sitting in the middle of the floor like right in this area and I already had her in the corner and she was like, "Are you the police?" And I was like, "Listen, I'm not the police, but I can apprehend you. If you want to make it difficult, I'll pull I'll cuff you." And that's when she started getting resistant. >> And when she shoved me, she shoved me from like cuz she was like this in the corner already >> and I already had her arms and she went like that. >> Final score. Suspect charged with retail theft and assaulting a security officer. The stroller getaway plan not quite as smooth as Oceans 11. Don't let a full bag fool you. Store security sees everything. Stealing today could mean jail tomorrow, especially if you've done it before. >> Why are you taking AC? >> Put your feet up. >> Why are you arresting me? >> On June 30th, 2023, Walmart's loss prevention team identified a white female in a gray and black shirt shoplifting on surveillance footage. As officers arrived, the suspect fled the store, abandoning a cart of unpaid items. >> Just going for a jog, >> huh? >> Just going for a jog? >> No, I didn't take it, though. They have it. >> 22 22. >> Please, please don't do this to me. Please. >> Oh my god. >> The suspect emotionally pleaded with officers denying the theft and asking not to be arrested. Despite her please, she was detained and placed in a patrol vehicle. >> Here, come on. >> Can I just go pay? >> Give me this. >> Are you helping in digital? >> All right. Come to the car. What are you serious? Please, no. Oh my god, I'm so sorry. >> Please don't. >> You can start one. Might be three involved. >> Please don't do this to me, sir. Please don't do this. I didn't do anything. >> Take a seat. >> I didn't do anything. >> Take a seat. Take a seat. Take a seat. >> I didn't do anything. >> Take a seat, miss. Miss, take a seat. >> Take a seat. >> Put your feet up. >> Why are you arresting me? Miss, put your feet up. >> Why are you arresting me? >> Put your feet up. You're being detained for shoplifting right now. >> I didn't take >> Okay, then we'll get to the bottom of that. Get in the car. >> You can make any purchase in just 0% as in 0.0. All designed. >> Yeah, we'll get that situated in a second. >> Yep. >> Incoming message. coming up. >> Please sir, I'll pay for it. Please. >> Okay. Come this way. Maybe the customer service. Take a seat on that bench over there. Officers worked with store staff to recover stolen items and identify potential accompllices. Two others were questioned but not detained. >> Hey, I got the one female in the gray. You guys got the stuff. Bring it over here. Okay. What about the other two? Okay. Do you have anything on them or you don't know yet? >> Okay. Well, >> okay. Well, if you want to grab them anyways cuz this one might have the keys for them. So where they can wait around and see what we do probably. Yeah. I don't know. She just said she needs to give her mom a keys. So if one if one of you Yeah. one of you could come back here and then you can have them come back over here. All right. Okay. All right. I'll be in here. Walmart was fine. You can cancel the other unit. >> Do you have an ID in here, miss? >> Yeah. >> Where? >> In the um in the >> pink wallet. Pink. >> Yeah. >> Oh, no. It's in my phone, actually. I'm sorry. No, more right there. >> Attached. >> Yeah. >> And that right there. >> You guys came in one car, >> huh? >> You guys came in one car. >> Okay. Or is it in here? No, I don't see it. >> Maybe I don't have it. >> Oh, >> you guys have a number yet or no? >> No. >> It might take a good 20 minutes. 20 30 minutes to get a number on that. >> Okay. Just have them wait, >> huh? Just have them wait. Sorry, I got like three radios in my eye. >> What's your current address? >> No, I'm I'm homeless. >> Homeless. >> Take a seat for me. >> You need anything for me? >> Uh, if you just want to stand by for a second, trying to see whatever the number is so, man. >> A car accident, bro. Driver. >> The suspect's mother admitted she had warned her daughter repeatedly about stealing, but her advice had been ignored. Yeah. >> All right, sir. We got to read you something real quick. All right. You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions. You have the right to the presence of a lawyer of your choice before you make any statement during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you are entitled to the presence of a courtappointed lawyer before you make any statement. And during any questioning, any statement can and may be used against you in a court of law. Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily given if at any time. During questioning, the suspect confessed to not paying for any items, panicked when confronted, and initially lied about having money. She claimed her mother would have covered the cost. Threats are promises to induce you to make a statement. This must be of your own free will. Okay. All right. So, what happened today, Sarah? Why were you running when these gentlemen just tried to have a conversation with you outside? >> Huh? >> I didn't know what to do. >> Why did you leave all the property that you said you paid for? >> I didn't pay for it. >> You didn't pay for anything? No. >> You didn't pay for nothing that you had on your cart? No. >> No. You just walked out and then you got scared of me. >> Huh? >> They they I left the car with them when I left. >> Okay. But you walked out. >> You can't stop watching. >> You walked out. These gentlemen who work for Los Prevention tried to stop you and have a conversation with you and you took off running from him. >> Yes. >> Okay. And did he tell you not to run or you would go to jail? >> You remember hearing that? No. No. Okay. If you have if you told me you had money to pay for all this stuff, I come here and just pay for it. >> I don't have money. My mom would I have to pay for it. I didn't want her. >> Who else is here with you? >> My mom and my daughter. >> And your daughter? Where were they while you were not paying for this stuff? >> Did they buy their own stuff? >> I don't know where they are. There's my mom will definitely buy. She's not going to steal stuff. Is that what you mean? >> No, I'm just talking about you cuz we've been watching you guys for a while. You guys are communicating and went your separate ways and then you decided to go out a different way than where you actually paid for your stuff. You paid on this side, went back through the aisle. What? >> It would work. The card machine wouldn't work. >> Oh, the card machine or your card? >> I don't know if it was the card machine or my card. it wouldn't work cuz I had gift cards and I was going to pay like with a couple gift cards but it wouldn't work and I had Walmart gift cards and Visa gift cards on my boyfriend. >> Uh I was notified by one of my cosmetics associate Elena Monsoon that she knows Caucasian female picking up the items from the cosmetics. So I should keep an eye on her. A Walmart employee explained that the suspect gathered merchandise from multiple departments, placed it in tote bins, and attempted a debit card transaction that failed, then exited through a different door. >> Was an hour where she selected multiple items um from the jewelry department, cosmetic department, toys department, uh multiple departments throughout the store. She then made her way to the front of the store where she had she met up with a young lady and a lady that presumed to be her mom. She then made her way around the store again back to the tote department. Tupperware department where she selected two totes from the Tupperware department. She placed all the items that was inside a shopping cart inside those totes. She made a way to the central grocery side of the store where she attempt to pay for four items which her debit card >> that's on the the east side. >> That's on the east side of the store which her debit credit card didn't go through. Um she then left she left the the um septic out on the east side of the store, made her way to the west entrance of the store um exited the store um by by the grocery entrance which is west side of the store where she was approached by myself and APA Kevin. >> Walmart confirmed they would press charges. The total value of the stolen items was around $1,800 including the stolen bins >> that was on duty which went to retrieve her brought it back to the AP office which we are Walmart or willing to prosecute for the >> amounted up to 1,000 I think it was like $800 or something like that. >> Okay. >> Around about that figure. >> Oh the receipts here you gave me correct? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Um and the the tote tupperware that's like a black container. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And the the white female that I detained is the same white female in question. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. All right. This interview is concluded at 18:20 hour. >> Due to a prior theft conviction, the suspect was charged with felony retail theft. She received a $5,000 bond. Her mother and daughter were released with no charges. Repeat offenses turn minor crimes into serious felonies fast. A prior conviction can be the difference between freedom and years behind bars. >> Get out. On June 30th, 2024 in Epston, police were called to a CVS about a repeat shoplifter, a woman in her 70s. Despite her age, she was well known to staff and caught hiding stolen items in her purse and under her clothing. >> Ma'am. Ma'am, >> can I talk to you? >> I watch it. Look in the bag. >> Look in the bag. >> Look in the bag. >> Despite her age, the suspect gave the young officer a run for his money. Maybe all that past shoplifting doubled as cardio training. >> Get out. Let me see your hands. Get out. What are you doing? Get out. >> Thank you. >> Facing the wall between two dumpsters, she seemed to brace for what was coming. Perhaps already feeling the weight of shame. While she didn't appear to be carrying anything, the upcoming search would prove just how deceptively hidden stolen goods can be. >> Camera from police. >> Come on. Sh. Look at you. >> What's the matter with you? You stand up. >> That's crazy. >> I put it back the thing and they still want to talk. As if things weren't humiliating enough, one of her own peers called her out, adding insult to injury. Still, she stuck to her story, claiming innocence and silently hoping the cops wouldn't find what she had stashed away. >> What's going on? >> What are you reaching for? My pad. I want you to reach my not reaching for your pants. >> Yes, I am. Take your hand off. >> Look at the napkin. >> Why? >> Let go. >> Look at the napkin and just stop. >> See, it's all >> Yeah, you'reing stupid in here. >> No, I'm not. >> I'm looking. I'm feeling it. >> I'm not. >> Just stop. Just stop. >> Hold my down. >> Stop. Stop. Listen to me. Stop. >> Pull my clothes down. >> Stop. >> You're hurting me. I don't care. >> Stop. Stop. You're hurting me for >> just relax. >> Stop. Why did you do that? >> You're hurting me. >> Can you hold her? She stopped me in her. >> The female officer was convinced the woman was still hiding stolen items and was prepared to search thoroughly every possible hiding spot if that's what it took to uncover the truth. >> Stop. Stop playing games. You're hurting me. >> I don't care. >> You're hurting me. >> I told you. Yeah, >> she dropped them when I started uh chasing her. >> Yeah, like in between the cars. It's like a personal purse, like a tote bag. It's on the south side of the street by the McDonald's across. All right, she's good as far as >> Yeah. >> Watch your head. >> Oh, yeah. As it turned out, this seasoned shoplifter had indeed stashed the stolen goods right where officers least wanted to look. With the evidence recovered, she was taken into custody and booked at the station. When shoplifterss go to extreme lengths to avoid getting caught, things can spiral fast. Lying to officers or resisting when caught red-handed only turns a minor offense into a major one. And once that line is crossed from petty theft to serious charges, there's no talking your way out. The law always catches up. What a stubborn Karen, right? Comment your opinion about this shoplifter below.