They're right here. >> GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES. NO. NO. [screaming] NO. >> Doing a lot of research today. Let's just put it that way. Okay. >> Many shoplifterss walk into stores believing they can outsmart employees and slip away unnoticed. What they often forget is that modern surveillance systems and alert staff are always a step ahead. Let's dive into some jaw-dropping moments where police caught shoplifterss red-handed, turning their sneaky attempts into instant regret. The officer stops a woman outside Target, noticing an item in her pocket. She denies having anything. >> Who is it? >> Oh, excuse me, ma'am. >> Can you stop for me? No, I don't have anything. Okay, hold on. Where we >> It's right there in your pocket. >> What's going on? It's >> items you can steal over there in GM. >> Okay. What do you have in your pocket? >> Nothing. >> Okay. Can we go ahead and talk inside real quick? >> No. Why? >> Well, you're being detained for shoplifting right now. >> But I'm not shopping. >> Loss prevention reports. She concealed a portable charger and lighters. She denies shoplifting and calls it harassment. >> Shoplifting. >> Okay. Well, loss prevention witnessed you conceal an item and place an item in your pocket. So that's what we're dealing with right now. >> This is like [ __ ] harassment. >> Uh come right over here, ma'am. You can come right over here. I'm going have you speak with this officer right here. >> What is it that she could see? >> Uh portable charger from electronics. And then she also had a pair of lighters. >> Okay. And you said it's in her >> in their pocket right here. You can save it right down. >> Okay. Um, would you mind getting us a receipt for that? >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Can you one at 1420? >> What's in the other pocket? >> And they also say some lighters. Officers question her further about other concealed items. She continues to deny having more. >> Conceal some lighters in your pockets. >> You just said you took a lighter. >> What's in what's in this pocket over here? >> Some sticking out there now. >> Your pants as well. Can I just go, please? We'll get past that. Come on, let's go. >> I'm sorry. >> No, go ahead. >> What else? You guys got any questions? [snorts] Thank you. >> A sandwich in her backpack is found unpaid for. Officers also notice a set of car keys she claims are from an old car. sandwich backpack. >> Did she pay for her sandwich? >> No. >> Nothing. You want me to take your stuff? >> Do you walk here or drive here? >> Whose keys are those? >> The ones I can see right there hanging. Looks like a port or something. My old >> She gives her name Natasha Marcus and admits she's been arrested before a few months ago. >> Looks awful new to me. >> How long ago was that? >> A year ago. >> What's your last name? Yeah, she has a >> Where's the foil at? >> What's a good address for you? for you. >> Oh, no. >> Have you ever been arrested? >> Yes. >> When was the last time you were arrested? [snorts] >> Um, a few months ago. >> She admits forgetting to pay for straws and claims police wouldn't take her in if she didn't have warrants. stol my identity went by a warrant and didn't have a warrant. >> You're going to have warrants for that. So now I know like if you do have a warrant, we're not going to find anything on your person. [snorts] >> What? >> Okay. So, you didn't pay for the straws? >> I forgot. >> Anything else we forgot about? >> You want me to take it over? If I didn't have a warrant, you guys wouldn't take me everywhere. >> The officer explains they could take her to jail regardless. Warns her not to resist or it will add more charges. >> I can take you to jail regardless. We were going to have that conversation. Why don't you stand up for me? Okay. >> Guess what? >> Can I have my one more time? You guys throw it. See, throw it. City were meant to prevent that. Hey, >> don't resist. You're just going to add to your problem. Okay. >> Like, why don't charge now? >> You don't need to add to that. >> [snorts] >> She admits she didn't purchase the items, though she continues to minimize the theft. >> Once again, ma'am, is there anything I purchas? >> No, I just want to have my [ __ ] bag one more time. Is there anything tucked anywhere? No. >> No. Where's your >> Yeah, I can go right. >> Yeah. You're lucky. >> Officers secure her, conclude the investigation, and prepare for next steps. I should bring anything. [laughter] Perfect. Good job. >> She was charged with retail theft, shoplifting. Even the loudest claims of knowing your rights won't erase the evidence of a crime. Cooperation and honesty go farther than denial and defiance. If you like this video, please sign up for Lag Zone to receive more. Look out for the next shoplifter who will react even more aggressively. >> Ask me that. We pulled like a 9 in butcher knife off of you. >> Police respond to a call at Dollar Tree after a reported theft at Target. The suspect, a young female, is recognized by officers for prior incidents involving yelling, cussing, and resisting arrest. >> What happened? >> Nothing. Do me a favor. Just don't go in there real quick, okay? Just kind of hang out out here for just a quick minute. Okay. >> Hey, Officer Evelyn, please. What's going on? >> Nothing. >> Okay. So, I just pulling up. I saw you go running in there real fast. >> Nope. I was chasing out the hub. >> Okay. All right. You got any weapons or anything on you? >> You have any weapons or anything? >> No. >> You're not free to go. You're not free to go. >> I got a nice little What? >> Okay, I got it. >> Wait, can I hold up? Put your arm back down on your back. >> Put your arm back on your back. Put your arm put your arm behind your back. Put your arm behind. >> Hey, bro. Get your pelvis off. >> The suspect grows violent, attempting to kick headbutt and bite officers. They restrain her while warning her multiple times to stop resisting. >> You better let the arm. >> Okay. Well, let's not do that. Okay. >> Let go. >> We're not doing this. >> Let go. Go on my wrist. Why the he was pinching me? >> Cuz you're pulling against the handcuffs and throwing your fingers up. Don't hit me. Okay, that's a >> I didn't hit you. I kicked you. It's a different hers. That's hers. >> Oh, that's my homeboy decorating. >> All right, hold on, man. Hold on. Now, now it's part of an investigation. Buddy, >> stop trying to headbutt me. What are you doing? >> Hey. Hey, don't hit him. I saw you trying to headbutt him. Don't do that. >> Don't make this hard. >> Stop that. HOW OLD How old are you? >> Video. Get the around here. >> Despite being handcuffed, she continues yelling obscenities and threatening officers. The situation escalates as police repeatedly tell her to calm down while she claims to be in pain and threatens retaliation. >> We pulled like a 9 in butcher knife off of you. >> Okay. >> Oh. Well, I'm going to knee you in your if you don't get the all that. I'm being so serious. >> So, here's what we're going to do. We're going to stand up and we're going to get in MY CAR. OKAY, >> STAND THE [screaming] UP. >> OKAY, >> YOU'RE SCRATCHING MY LEGS. >> WELL, IT'S CUZ YOU'RE TRYING TO kick us. >> Well, good. And I should kick you and head >> and I should bite you and I should head bite you. >> I got every reason to with your >> So, we're going to get up. >> If I get the of these handguns, I swear I'm beating all your not you cuz you come stand up. >> Nope. >> Okay. Oh, I don't like >> Hey, did you just rip my >> Stop. Stop. >> Get the my arm. WE AIN'T MARRIED. I don't know your >> Stop. >> Get the off me. >> Stop. >> I'mma bite your >> Stop. >> You shut the up. I don't even know you. >> Got to myself. >> Don't bite me. Don't >> I wish you would bite your good. SHANTI, [screaming] >> I'LL PUT THE BELT DOWN on >> I can't >> stop. >> Hey, >> stop. >> Huh? >> Stop. >> CAN YOU HEAR ME? SHUT UP. [screaming] >> EVELYN, STOP TRYING TO BITE. STOP. >> Just >> officers attempt to calm her urging cooperation. She refuses to comply, continuing to resist, even while seated in the patrol car. It's later revealed the suspect is only 12 years old. Listen to me. >> You're making this worse for yourself. >> Look at me. >> Don't grab me. I'm talking. I will whip your >> to Are you listening to me? I need your attention here. Are you listening to me? Are you listening? Are you listening to me? >> Calm down. You're making this worse. >> Put your leg in. But you're making this worse. >> Dollar Tree. >> The only way that you can make this better is if you stop. >> You You cannot resist right now. You're already in handcuffs. Put your leg in. Come on. Put your leg in. >> Hey, listen. I need your attention here. Put your leg in. I'm trying to help you, >> man. Shanty, I'm tired of this. This is sex. >> Put your leg in. >> Put your leg in. Hey, >> hey, put your leg in. I'm trying to help you. >> I'm trying to tell her something. >> You can't talk to her right now. >> Not right now. >> Once you come around here with us, we can help you out. Okay. >> How the [ __ ] you going to help me out? Come on. Shante, >> put your feet. Put your feet and we roll out the window. Police and witnesses discuss the sequence of events. She was seen stealing from Target, swinging the knife while leaving and running into Dollar Tree to evade capture. >> Sir, I just saw her this morning. >> Where's everybody else? She got caught in the morning. 9:00. >> She's climbing over the seat belts on the back here. Go from that side to this side. She's standing up, squatting back there in the seat. >> Cuz she trying to talk to somebody. I don't know if she did this by herself. >> You had the knife, right? >> Yeah, it's in my car. Were there other people with her? >> Uh, this group came up when I when I saw her. It was somebody walking with her. I watched the camera, >> but I'm not sure if they was stealing it with her. >> Uhhuh. >> Target didn't say that somebody was They didn't say that somebody was stealing it with her, but maybe I just didn't want to disturb you at all. >> So, the female in the blue jean jacket the moment I got out and walked up, she goes, "What's going on? What happened?" And started to reach for that box with the cables on it. I said, "No, no, no. Leave that right there. Get out of there. Don't go in that store." And then she came out a half second later and I was like, "Hey, hey, you saw you go running in there." She was, "Yeah, I was following her." >> Yeah. And then when we started to get close to her, she started to kind of twist a little bit. He reached and pulled the knife out of her pocket. >> Yeah. >> I saw it swinging. She was swinging it, walking out of Target. >> Yeah. I mean, >> and then I see her hair and I was like, "It's our girl." >> She was holding the blue doo dad and had this bag in her hands. This was sitting right there in the front cuz I saw her come zipping across cuz I was kind of slow rolling it right there when they when I saw that last update. >> Puppies. >> She came out of there with that lady to eat one day. >> I don't know. Find out. You want us to tell you what happened? >> Sure. You guys want to tell me? >> Okay. What you got, man? >> Family members and bystanders arrive at the scene, but officers clarify that the child is the only one being arrested. She insults officers, refuses medical help, and continues to argue while awaiting transport. >> Are they on the right? If they not, they call it. >> We uh we pull a butcher knife off of one of them who we were here because of stealing. So >> I I would I would personally say that's probably not >> right, you know. But >> does anybody work for Dollar Tree? >> How you doing? >> Hey Zuma, did you have anybody steal anything from you just a minute ago? >> No, I don't think so. Miss Linda, >> that that young girl that ran out of here, she was coming in from somewhere else, right? >> Yeah. She think she ran I was over there, so I didn't really see anything. But most Miss Flender said she ran in the door. I think she might have been running from another >> um >> she was running from us. Yeah. >> So, okay. I just want to make sure nothing got snatched up in that few seconds cuz I saw her go running in here and that was >> So, I just want to make sure everything was okay. >> Okay. >> I got that out of Home Depot. >> What happened? >> I got that out of Home Depot. The little pocket thing with the screws in it to fix my bike. And I bought it because I automatically tighten up the little handle part and that's only $20 bill. We have we have a report of a signal one in progress at Memorial Security's requesting a 21. They have an officer while families are fighting in the ER parking lot. >> Who is he? Okay. Well, let me tell you. We're in the back seat. Guess who? The only one who is going to jail right now is you. >> We need to tell her something. You want some handcuffs, too? >> Okay. >> I remember you. I know you remember me. You remember me? >> Go back over there. >> Oh, I remember. >> Bro, just yell it. >> I most definitely remember you. You remember me? >> Where you talking to? >> Huh? >> I remember you, too. You want me to tell you what I remember? >> Roll it up. >> Can y'all go over there, please? I need all of y'all over there. >> You go to Target yet? >> Only until then when they requested officer. All right. So, I got a supervisor on the way. >> Okay. Um, I requested an ambulance. Okay. So, I'm not sure when they'll get here. >> What's up? >> I don't need a damn ambulance. I want to go. >> Though shoplifting is minor, officers must prioritize safety. The suspect used the knife to remove tags and stole about $155 worth of items. Right now I don't feel like hearing that because if I if I have to pee on the floor I really will be associated. >> Nurse, >> you do understand this behavior is what led to all of this to begin with, right? >> No, it begin with you following it. >> Okay, >> nurse and accusing me of trying to somebody. >> What you here for? >> Stuff. >> I'm at you anyway. So, you might not >> a bunch of charges. >> Just tell them tell them what's up. It's written on the paper. >> Yeah. I don't know them. >> Uh, shoplifting and then felony obstruction. Um, possession of tools for a crime. >> I mean, I feel like it's just cuz I'm black, but >> she was charged with shoplifting, obstruction, possession of tools for a crime and battery on an officer, but remained innocent until proven guilty. Even minor crimes can turn dangerous when suspects choose violence over cooperation. Respecting authority and staying calm can prevent small mistakes from becoming life-changing consequences. It not the kaziest incident you can see the next case even more. >> Oh well, no, cuz you don't need that. >> Okay. Well, >> on March 4th, 2025, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint from a local Kohl's. This footage is of the events that followed. >> All right, cool. Oh, >> hello ma'am. >> His phone and he chased me across traffic. >> Okay. It's probably cuz [snorts] >> maybe you had stuff that didn't belong to you. >> He's accusing me of that and now I didn't do anything wrong. >> Okay. >> He said if nothing pass you and I said that's fine. You can trespass me. >> Okay. >> I said I've been walking today. >> Did you want to talk with me outside just so we're not in middle of a doctor's office? >> Yeah. I called my husband because he would not stop following me. Like he he like chased me all the way across the street. I had to like >> run through oncoming traffic to try to get away from >> Understood. Yeah. So we're we'll make it right whatever is going on. >> Um first and foremost, so I like to u stay safe and so he the guy who is following you, he called us. Um and then I guess did you also call us as well? Yeah, I don't know if I didn't get routed to the right place or what, but it >> it did come through. >> I did. I hung up when I got in here. The lady let me in here and she said she would call the police and I said, "Okay." And they said I could sit down. >> Yeah. So, it did come through. >> Hello. >> Hey, are you here? >> Negative. I'm out with a female. Uh, loss prevention is going to be at Firestone. >> Um, going to try to recover some property from over there. So, we'll need someone to meet the LP guy at Firestone and then go to Kohl's as well. >> Hello. >> Can Can you please come pick me up? >> Okay. Then >> for start by going to Firestone >> and if there's property discarded in the bathroom, just take pictures of it. [sighs] >> All right. Um, so first and foremost, uh, I just want to make sure everyone's safe. Um, >> yeah. So, me, can you escort me away from here? So, where he can't follow me anymore? >> So, he is not here. So, he was here and he's over at Firestone now. Firestone. >> Um, because I guess that's where you were. And um, it was believed that maybe some property that was in your bag might be in there. >> I just don't have any. Um, so that um, so there was mention that you mentioned to him that you're armed and maybe that's just because you were scared. Um, so >> it was because I'm scared. I do I can I had you I don't want to go reach my back or anything. I can take it off. I can hand it to you. If that makes you more comfortable, I can take my jacket off and hand it to you. >> Okay. Now, do you have any weapons currently? >> I don't. Okay. >> I said that because I was terrified and obviously he didn't care cuz he kept following me. >> Yeah. Understood. Um, would I be able to search your bag and make sure? >> Yeah. >> Check for any stolen items. >> You're going to look here and I can pull this out so you can see my concealed permit. >> Well, um, do you have the weapon on you? No. Then I'm not too concerned. Here. Um, here. We'll wait by my car. It's a nice safe >> area here. Um, likehere. >> So, he is nowhere near here. So, I >> You just said right across the street. >> He's right across the street. >> Followed me across the street once. Like, what's just happened? He's not. So I've I I know him um because he works at Kohl's and >> creepy. So >> who chases a woman? Like I had several old men ask me if I needed help. I had people like >> um so let's start with the bag thing. So uh you said no weapons and no stolen property in your bag or anything like that? >> Nope. >> Okay. Is is it okay if I search it and make sure? >> Yeah. >> In your jacket. >> 218. >> Thank you. >> I went into calls to look for something and I am walking out. I'm like almost out of the parking lot. This guy's running after me. Like I don't know who he is. He's like in pain. >> Is it okay if I take your ID out? >> I was going to tell you absolutely. Yeah, it's it's out and >> Okay. >> Um Oh, well, no, cuz you don't need that. >> Okay. Well, as soon as uh it's determined whether a crime was or was not committed. Um I I will >> I didn't commit a crime. >> Well, we're going to find out. >> I don't have anything on me. I don't I did not commit a crime. >> Okay. So, I'm just saying that because that guy's accusing you of it. >> Yeah, I know. But I don't have anything on me. >> I I did I did not steal anything from him. So, so we're going to check the cameras at Kohl's and if it's determined that you did, then I will get your ID. That's how that works. Okay. >> So, I can leave in the meantime? >> Nope. You're detained. Not allowed to leave. If you try to leave, you'd be arrested. >> How can you detain me when I haven't committed a crime? >> Because someone >> I'm accusing him of a crime and you're not detaining him. >> One second. Getting a phone call. >> Officer search her bag with consent. She has a concealed permit, but no weapon. She repeatedly donnies any stolen items. >> Thanks. >> Hey, Brown. >> How's it going, bro? >> Good. Um, so at the end of the day, loss prevention. Um, accusing her of stealing >> and then >> like someone plain clothes, chasing me. I didn't. No crime is committed. You have no proof. You have no right to detain it. >> Yes, I do. Absolutely do. So, you're not leaving. If you leave, you're going to go to jail right now. So, you're staying right here. That's That's not true. >> That's how it works. And I already explained that to you, right? >> I know my rights and I have not done anything wrong. You cannot detain me. >> Yeah. Someone accuse you of a crime. >> I'm accusing him of a crime and you're not detaining him. >> So, he's Cole's security. >> It doesn't matter who he is. You cannot harass people. You cannot put your hands on people. You cannot chase people. I'm a female. >> We are not holding court. Okay. This is how it's going to work. You're going to stay here until we figure out what's going on. >> You know that that's illegal. So, >> okay. >> It's illegal. >> I have not done anything wrong. >> Put this down. You're not putting this back on. And you're not leaving. >> Yes, I am. Let go of my >> Because I didn't do I'm not Listen, I'm cold. I'm not leaving. >> The officer informs her she is being detained while they investigate and she protests, claiming she knows her rights and hasn't committed a crime. >> Right now, you're not leaving. So, you're being detained until we figure out what's going on. >> Oh my god. >> Oh my god. I know my rights. You guys are going to be in so much trouble. >> Okay. Well, you're being detained. >> Please let How far am I going to get with cups on? >> Okay. >> Calm down. >> Let go of me. >> Calm down. >> You're the one who got uncalled and it's on. >> Is your body camera on? I was trying to put my jacket on. >> Okay. So, ma'am, >> I wanted my stuff back. He searched my jacket. He searched my purse. Listen, >> I I understand. So, >> you searched my jacket. You searched my purse. It's windy. I wanted my jacket back on. That's it. You're the one who got violent >> cuz you're trying to leave the scene. >> I'm not trying to leave. >> You just told us. >> You told me you were leaving and you were putting your jacket on and walking away. What are you talking about? >> Okay. Okay. I understand. I understand. Thank you. >> So, ma'am, what we're going to do, I'm going to have you sit on this bench and then once we're And then we're going to play the waiting game. Can you please take these off of me? >> No. >> They're hurting. >> They're not meant for comfort. And >> I didn't do anything wrong. >> They're hurting me. I have >> So, how about this? How about you work with us? Cuz we're being nice to you >> and you're trying to escalate the situation. >> But if we can all agree to be nice, I >> So, how about you take it down a notch? Let us let us figure out what's going on. You >> didn't say actually you did, but that's irrelevant to right now cuz it's not a big deal. But let us figure out our job and figure out what's going on here. And if nothing happen, you'll be on your way. >> And then you're gonna be sued for doing this. You're doing what you need to do. >> Yeah. Because I have a female detained for now. It's being uncooperative. >> I'm not being uncooperative. >> Let's come sit over on this bench. >> I would like my property, please. >> Can you please put the propert in the car? >> No, I want to sit on the bench, but you have no right to have my stuff. >> She tries to leave, leading to a brief struggle. Officers place her in handcuffs for attempting to flee. She insists on her innocence and demands the cuffs be removed. >> Out. >> I do. >> And I'm going to run your neck. That's how that works. >> I didn't I did not steal anything. I don't have anything on me. This is illegal. >> Yoink. >> This is illegal. >> No, it's not. >> Yes, it is. And And if you don't I'm not surprised you don't know it because a [clears throat] lot of officers don't understand the law though. >> No. Why you you still live in Fort Myers? >> Okay. Well, >> you >> This is what happens. This is what happens when you come to Charlotte County and commit crimes. >> You have no right. I did not do anything wrong. I do not have any stolen property on me. >> Yeah. It's not on you because you But you still deprived Cole. All right. Well, camera footage and a witness do anything wrong >> is probably going to say otherwise. So, [clears throat] >> I didn't do anything wrong. >> Okay. >> And you can't hold me. You can't >> just watch her. And >> first, like Sephora and everything. >> So, she was at Sephora. >> Yeah, there's a Sephora inside of Kohl's. I was watching the cameras. I saw that she had a bag like underneath her jacket, which I thought was strange. I started to watch her on cameras and and I saw that she would select items off the shelves, put them into the bag. The bag was getting bigger and then eventually she exited the store without paying. I confronted her. I said, "Hey, I'm lost with clothes. I'd like you to, you know, give me my stuff back. She feigned ignorance. I don't know what you're talking about, man. Get away from me. I don't have nothing. I said, why don't you just give me the stuff back? We'll trespass you. You know, you'll be on your way. She said, I don't have anything. Get away from me. And then she she ran from coals over this way. She went into Firestone here and her bag was very full at that time. >> Um, matter of fact, that's that's what I have on video here of here. You can see her bag is so so full. >> And then when when she came out of the bathroom there, I didn't follow her into the bathroom. I just waited, you know, and then when she came out, her bag was flat like a pancake. >> Okay. Oh, okay. >> I didn't go through this yet, but I know. I just took a peek and I seen a couple things of coals like that, so I know I know it's in there. >> You um since you have gloves, do you mind pulling them out? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Let me just save this real quick. >> Take a picture. Whatever. >> This is a trash bag. Go ahead. >> Do you know Well, you have to dig it for yourself as well. >> Yeah. I mean, I'll upload that for you guys, too. Send me like ax on or whatever. >> Yep. And then so I'm going to need a little bit of statement from you. [laughter] >> I threw that out earlier. >> I'm going to get a garbage so we don't >> bag was thick when she came in. She went right to our trash. >> And he seen it, too. He said he's willing to give a statement. >> Okay. Do you have um cameras? >> No. >> No. Okay. This my eyeball. >> A Kohl's loss prevention officer reports seeing her on surveillance filling a concealed bag in Sephora inside Kohl's then fleeing to Firestone and discarding the items in the restroom. >> Uh, no. It'll be easier cuz I got a scanner and I go right in there. >> Oh, okay. I didn't see that you had a scan. >> Yeah. >> I don't know. For some reason, I feel like this is a little more than what you're saying. >> It It probably is. It does a bit more. Watch it go to a mouth. It is. I just know alone like foundation for myself is like 43. So >> well yeah like I said sometimes it's even the officers are shocked when I tell they're like no no no what kind of math are you doing and I'm like look I said this this box is 100 bucks you know not that one really but just you know for example >> the beauty products are worth a lot. Oh yeah. Like I don't know what the majority of it does and know that it's expensive and a little man I need to stop giving people the benefit of the doubt cuz I did see her like a little bit earlier and like I felt bad because our Sephora staff like was like on break or they wasn't they weren't here yet whatever. So like I saw her in Sephora like alone and I was like oh like that poor thing like like there's nobody there to like help her. And then later on I was just like wait a second like she's glad nobody's there. >> She's glad nobody's there. Maybe that's why she chose to come. >> You know, it's >> perfect timing. Yeah. Well, I'm sure it's not her first time. She definitely seemed pretty, you know, sure of herself. And >> recovered items are photographed and cataloged. Loss prevention confirms the amount stolen appears to exceed $1,200, making it felony theft. >> I only was likeal it by,000. >> I looked at it. I'm like, this is a felony amount. And I was like, I don't know what he's thinking, but he's a lost prevention. He knows more than I do. >> It was 1,000. I think the toilet paper I think the paper towels were covering a lot of it. [laughter] >> Police determined the theft qualifies as felony retail theft under Florida law due to the amount stolen. She cannot be released via adult pre-arrest diversion APAD and must go to jail to await bond >> history from doing a pad. But the amount of stuff that she stole from Kohl's exceeded the Florida statute amount to where it became a felony. So, because it's a felony theft, unfortunately, she has to take the trip and then you can she'll she'll call you once she's down there to kind of update you. Um and then she just has to bond out. Okay. >> Um due to her having little to no criminal history, she I I don't know if there's I know she has to speak to a judge and he has to set the bond and all that. I don't know when that will be, but I'm sure shortly after. um she would probably be released, you know, upon paying whatever the bond is, but that's what we're looking. >> So, today, >> I hope so. I don't know what times. I know usually it's in the morning. It's still kind of morning. >> The woman is charged with felony theft and resisting a retail merchant. Officers note she has little to no criminal history, so she may be released after seeing a judge and posting bond. Even if you claim innocence, security footage and discarded evidence can still support felony charges. Cooperation and honesty might reduce consequences, but attempting to flee or escalate only worsens the outcome. The next case is even insane when police surprise woman at Target after she steals bag of Steaks >> to find my little sister and he said, "Okay." He stood there and he watched me. I never walked out the door. >> On December 19, 2024 in Ohio, police responded to a Walmart theft in progress. Two women in a white SUV matching the suspect description were stopped in the parking lot. >> But I don't want him to He's not getting ready to blame me. >> And what he said you got on >> right. Can you tell them to walk out to the middle of the parking lot and confirm if this is the right car? They can see my cruiser in front of it. They need to confirm that for me. I'm sorry guys. I mean if it's not you I do apologize but >> I didn't I don't have >> that we nobody had anything so >> he got anyway >> he does not know if that's correct >> and I'm I'm reporting them too. That's [ __ ] >> That's [ __ ] They're wrong. >> They're dead wrong. >> Black females. That would be >> I'm making a report. That's [ __ ] >> Okay. We'll go back up to the front >> that for what? And he said he he don't that's that he don't even know if that's the right car. >> Listen, I have reasonable suspicion that he's given me a uh description. Two black females in a white SUV. >> And he described your clothes, black t-shirt, pink pants. Listen, I have reasonable suspicion for you to go back up there and for him to either identify you or say you're good. If you're good, then you leave and it's done. And you can file a report if you wish. I'll give you my badge number, my name. >> It's not your fault, though. I I understand. >> And that if that man calls and he says he don't know, I'm leaving. There's several black people in that store. >> Officer explains reasonable suspicion based on store description. Two black females, white SUV, one wearing black t-shirt and pink pants. Requests they return to front for ID by loss prevention. >> He's wrong, sir. I understand. And you know that. And then it just come across the radio. >> I don't know that for sure. >> And it came across. >> What do we What's the problem? So, there was a theft at Walmart and they're putting out a description of two black females in a white SUV. >> Oh, >> with the and they gave the clothing description of what she's wearing. So, I need you to go up front and she they're either going to say that's her or that's not and then you guys are good to go. But I'm not trying to do anything extra at all, but I have reasonable suspicion I have to do my job. Okay. >> Can I ask you this? What's your reasonable suspicion? >> Uh the the description they gave me in the white SUV. That's that's that's all I need. They say heavy set black female wearing a black t-shirt and pink pants and a white SUV. That's all I need to make you go up front. >> That's crazy. >> Okay. So, it's either that or I'm going to charge somebody with obstructing. Okay. So, I have reasonable suspicion. I'm not trying to escalate it. I don't I don't want to do all that. But can we please? One woman becomes argumentative, denies involvement, refuses to comply, and is arrested for obstruction after lying about her identity. >> Calm down. Go ahead. I understand you're frustrated, but >> I got the information when they originally called in. It should be an Angela Dunn. I ran her DS for a Signal 7. What's your name? >> I'm not sure what vehicle you're out with, but she does have a Jeep Compass in her name. >> Ain't no Angela. They wrong. >> Okay. Well, this individual >> want my ID. >> That's it. >> My name's not Angela. >> This This woman both of them loaded on out. >> They're wrong. >> Go ahead and step out. Turn the car in that car. >> We got you. >> No, you're a liar. You are a liar and you're wrong. My name's not Angela. >> Turn around. >> What am I? >> Get out of the car cuz I told you to. >> What are you arresting me for, though? >> Put your hands behind. I'm going to tell you in just a second. Put your hands together. Let's not make a scene. We ain't got to do all that. Okay. >> Let's just Let's just be cool. Yes, sir. >> I'm sorry. I'm not trying to pinch you. >> Can I I don't understand what I was driving for. >> Both of them. >> She loaded the car. >> I was told to go. We were going shopping for We was going shopping for our kids. She said, "Get the car." I went and got the car. >> The second woman claims she was only retrieving the car for her sister and didn't know about the theft. is detained but suspected of assisting. >> Put your turn your hand this way. >> I don't know. It's Walmart. I don't know. Walmart until coffee. I don't know. Bring your hand on your back. >> She told me to come get the car. So, I went to get the car. She said she wanted to get stuff for the girls and for the boys and everything. So, she told me to come get the car. She told me to come get the car. I went and got the car. I don't know. She came out. She didn't have anything. >> Right now, you're being detained. Okay. >> I'm being detained >> for obstructing official business. >> Okay. >> You behave yourself. I will discuss releasing you with a sus. Okay. I am. I'm not. >> All right, let's take a walk. Go back to the car. >> I don't know what's going on. They stop me talking about Santana. >> Hold on. >> I'm going to ask you a couple questions. Okay, but I got to read this to you before I ask any question legally. Okay. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer. Have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, I want to be appointed to represent you for any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights or not make any statements or answer any questions. Do you understand your rights? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Did you know she was taking some? >> No. >> Okay. >> But my my intentions, she said she she needed a ride. She doesn't have a car, so we're supposed to be going shopping. Okay. She told me what to help her look for this look for that. Okay. >> When she got in the car, did did she make you aware that she had just left Elk? No, I didn't know. >> How old are you? >> What? >> How old are you? >> Old enough. >> All right, let's go inside and talk. >> There's another one inside that you were dispatched the wrong side. >> Oh, yeah. We have another one. >> Okay. >> We have one in the office and this was the one that pushed out while we had that one in there, too. >> Okay. All right. Did you guys attempt to stop them? >> Yes. >> Okay. I stopped at the when you put the car first. >> Okay. >> Yeah. So, Phil and I are headquarters and then I was up here with him and I put him and Justin both on them. My store manager was like, >> "Losts prevention reports both women pushed past staff, loaded merchandise, and left. Items recovered before they exited fully. Officers planned to charge for both obstruction and theft. >> You can write me." So, I want to charge him with obstructing for running and lying to me when I had him stopped up front. So, I need a brief statement. Hey, we tried to stop them. They pushed past us. We were able to get the items, but we observed. Officer McCoy stopped him in the lot. However you want to word it in your words. Um, but I just need that to charge him with obstructing as well. >> You want me to get his statement and Justin's? >> It doesn't matter. I just need one to put to charge that. >> I just need one to charge them with that. And then you guys obviously want to do the theft, right? >> Oh, absolutely. >> Okay. Maybe a dollar. >> Oh, really? It's It's a lot of >> Yeah, it's a lot. Okay. So, we'll I'll do the theft for now and then I'll wait how we normally do it and then but if we can do the statement, I'll go ahead and put them in uh jail for the obstructing and the theft. >> Justin's currently working on getting a total. So, we'll have a total for you probably. >> We'll have a total here in 5 minutes. >> Okay. I'm going to go grab a form. All I need is you guys saying that >> the older suspect gives her account [music] insisting she never exited with merchandise and was looking for her sister. Police suspect she's the primary offender >> and not answer any questions or make any statement. You understand right? >> Okay. So, with all that being said, it's honest hour. They're about to pull me all the footage. They're about to pull the receipt. >> What happened today? >> I'm going to tell you. So, when I I was really actually looking for my little sister, but she had already went to another store. So, when I walked out, I was standing there standing I didn't even make it out the door. So, when I came there, I was standing at the door and I was looking like, "Is she outside?" I walked over by Subway. I was standing there. So, then the white man jumped out. He came right there by the door and he said, "Hey, sir, lost for me." I said, "I'm looking for my little sister." I said, "You can hold my buggy. I'm going outside >> to find my little sister." And he said, "Okay." He stood there and he watched me. I never walked out the door. And I mean, I walked out the door, but I didn't walk out the door with nothing. >> Did you have items that they had to take back from you before you walked out the store? >> I didn't walk out the store. I left the The buggy was sitting right there. >> Okay. All right. So I it wasn't like I was walking out the door with the buggy. You know what I'm saying? I was standing I was see that second door right there, that last door. I was standing right there. When a door opened, I looked out. Well, before I looked out, the man said, "Losts prevention." I said, "I'm not going anywhere, sir. I'm looking for my little sister." He said, "Okay." He said, I I seen him do something on his phone. And I when I walked out this way, I was walking to the car and I heard him on the phone, but I didn't know. You know what I mean? >> Okay. All right. >> So, he was like, "Uh, he said, "I can't." He said, "I can't say you stole it cuz you didn't make it out the store, but I do still have to call the police." I said, "I wasn't going out the store." >> Okay. Well, put put your foot back in. I'm going to figure out what they want to do and we'll go from there. Okay. >> Thank you, sweetie. >> Yep. So, uh, they called one and I when I was on the way here, another one took off on them. So, I don't think after talking to him, I think little sister, I'm just going to cut her loose cuz she had really no idea what was going on. But I think the older one who pushed out the door. >> The younger woman was released after determining she likely had no knowledge. The older woman was transported to Ross County Jail. >> Uh, is this like an actual family member? >> Same DNA. >> Oh, okay. Soon as she comes back, she can find you. Uh, there's nothing. 25y old. >> Okay, let's go to the front of my car. I'm going to take the cuffs off of you and you'll be good to go. Okay, >> you know, uh face. >> Sorry. >> Are you aware if she has anything on her? >> No. Do you know her to still use drugs? No, I've never seen it and I think I was like, >> okay, well, you're good to go. All right. So, I don't know. Maybe take more caution. >> Yeah. Um, but where does she go? like >> she's going to go to the Ross County Jail. >> Suspect learns she's being charged with obstruction and theft for $735 in merchandise. Requests phone numbers to contact relatives. >> I don't have no phone numbers, no nothing. >> Okay, give me a sec. What number you want? Hers. >> I need No, I need to tell I I need to tell her to call my cousin. I don't even know if Am I going to jail? >> What cousin? Yeah, you are. You're going to jail. You're under arrest for trucking official business and theft without consent for $735 or something like What did I obstruct? >> You lied to me at the end of the parking lot. Said it, wouldn't you? >> I did not. >> Ma'am, it's Listen, cuz it was it was another it's another woman in there. >> Listen, that's that's for that's for court in the morning. >> Mhm. >> So, what numbers do you want? >> Um c can you write them down for me so I can get them? >> I will do whatever you need to. >> Uh get tell her get my phone. >> I'm going to do one or two. I can't write down 30 numbers. We got to get >> I know you can't. I know you can't tell her to go tell her to go to my mom's and tell her to write my cousin Carlos's number down and um ask her is she going to >> would it be okay if I just have her cuz I think she's thinking about coming and getting you anyway. So, can I just get her number for you and she can relay? >> Officer explains she'll likely be released on her own recgnissance the next morning with a later court date >> different. >> So, she'll have a hearing tomorrow morning. I would almost guarantee you'll be released tomorrow morning uh on an O bond. That's usually how it works here. Uh so you get an O bond in the morning and give you another court date for an actual trial or if you choose to plea. That's all on you. That's not I don't care what you do. Okay? That's your decision. So however you do that down the road is fine, but tomorrow they should probably you out with a new court date and you'll be heard then whatever date they set. Probably after the holidays. Do you have a paper that I can write my phone number down? >> Yeah, that's what I was Yeah, that's what I was going to have you do. Anyway, >> I'm grabbing my phone real quick. See you. >> I'm good. You don't have nothing on you, do you? Listen, listen, listen. Honest hour. If you go to the jail with something on you, it's a felony and I will charge you with it. >> Yes, sir. >> So, you don't have anything on you? Okay. >> Cuz I don't want to make my officer pull you out and do all the extra stuff. >> If you go to jail, it's going to be a felony. >> I don't think I got nothing on me. >> Okay. summer. >> Oh my god. >> Okay. Do you want to get her out and check check her anyway? That's up to you. >> That's up to you. You told me. >> Yeah. Go ahead and get out. Stretch your legs for a second. Okay. And who's that? >> That's our one of my husband doing this cuz I had that drugs argument. I don't like drugs. >> No. Come on. I've been so respectful with you. Come on now. >> When it came I said the thing when it came back, she said you got a history of uh possession of crack cocaine. I could care less about a history. >> You look fine to me. I don't think you're doing crack right now. >> I'm not. I don't even smoke crack. >> I believe you. But I'm just saying that's not why you're being charged today. That has nothing to do with with any of this today. It's just just an overwhelming >> uh Yeah, that's fine. Go ahead and grab it. >> What's your password? >> 0108. >> Take it out to your phone. That's >> 0108. >> Number >> them both. I got them both. And I'll have him write them down for you. Okay. out court and say I'll be >> Hey, thank you. >> You got that paper with the numbers on it? >> Yep. And I'm going to give them to you, right? >> She was charged with obstructing official business and theft without consent for about $735 worth of merchandise. Professionalism exists on both sides. Just as not all shoplifterss are hostile, not all officers are abusive. Mutual respect and cooperation can [music] make even an unpleasant situation far less combative. What an unyielding shoplifter. The next shoplifter will react much more violently, so keep an eye out. >> Maybe it's not a friend of yours. >> Oh. >> On March 25th, 2024, she allegedly stole over $1,000 worth of items from Walmart. >> How are you? >> Good. >> Awesome. >> So, hold up. >> Okay. Is this your car over here? >> No. >> All right. Would you come over here with me? >> Where? >> Over in this way. >> For what? So, we're doing an investigation right now. Apparently, somebody walked out with a >> car put in a random car. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, that was me. >> Okay. Would you come over by the car with us? >> Whose car is it? >> What do you mean? >> Whose car is it? >> I don't know. >> Me neither. >> Okay. All right. So, where's all your stuff you took out of the store? And >> I just put I put it in a random car that was open. >> In a random car that was open for what? >> What do you mean for what? Because y'all come y'all was coming. >> Okay. So, you just put all the stuff in a random car. You didn't know? >> Yeah. It's a game I was playing. Okay. >> Yeah. >> What for? >> Um, just for the hell of it. >> Okay. You got any ID on you? >> No. >> I left it in the car. >> Which car? >> A random car. I don't know what car it was. >> What color was it? >> Um, silver. >> Silver. >> Gray. Something like that. >> So, you left your ID in some random car? >> Yeah. My whole bag. All my [ __ ] >> All right. Makes sense. >> What kind of bag do you have? >> Um, what kind of person? >> I think I think it's a microphone. The suspect identifies herself as Amber, but continues giving conflicting and evasive answers about the car, her belongings, and the stolen merchandise. >> You have no idea what kind of car you >> No, because y'all were coming and I just ran up to the car and put It's a payment replay. It's called 21. It's basically you go and steal all the [ __ ] that you can steal and you get out without getting caught. >> Well, I did it one other time than this time, but I got caught this time. So, now I got to figure out where my purse is and where my merchandise is because now I got to give all my merchandise back to Walmart. >> Well, it's not really a game. Yes, it is. It's >> to you. That's the It's fun, too. It's really fun. >> Oh, going to jail is fun. >> Okay. Well, I suppose am I going to jail? >> Whoa. Well, see how much stuff you took. >> It's a lot of [ __ ] >> So, where's where's the car at? >> I don't know. >> Okay. >> What's your name? >> It's Amber. >> Okay. And I don't find it funny. I'm just very close. >> Okay. Did you Is the car yours or are you renting it? >> I don't know whose car it was. >> So, you just random. >> It's just a random car. Yeah. Like if you walk up to this car. >> Okay. You feel me? It's going to be open or it's going to be closed. You never know. You just got to try it out. >> All right. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back for me. >> What's wrong with your arm? Is it broken or? >> I think you do. >> Okay. >> Oh, wait a second. >> All right. We'll get that. We'll get that. We'll get that. >> Do you have any leg shackles? >> Uh, I have leg shackles. >> Hey, I have a hobble. >> Oh, I got >> You do? >> Actually, flex. >> I was just trying to grab my phone. You have >> We can do flex. >> Yeah. >> Y'all going to put shackles? Are you serious? >> Joe, you got a cast on your arm. >> Exactly. >> Regular handcuffs. >> Break up knees, too. >> Amber changes her story, saying the car actually belongs to her boyfriend who rented it. She insists he knows nothing about the theft. But officers remain skeptical. >> We have a random car over there. >> So, >> for discussing >> Give me a moment. I'm back. >> My boyfriend's car, but my boyfriend doesn't know that I steal >> and he doesn't know that I put all the [ __ ] in the car neither. >> Okay. So yeah, I would be really in trouble with him. But that's that's the thing. >> So what kind of car is it? >> I don't remember cuz it's a rental. I just got the rental car. What color? >> I thought you said it was someone random this morning. >> Yeah, I know. I lied to you. >> Her her boyfriend rented the car. >> Yeah, he rented the car. >> Hold on one second. >> Real quick before we go any further. Okay. >> She's just going to read. >> You have the right to remain silent. >> Okay. Blah blah blah blah blah. >> Well, we we still have to read it before we can talk. >> It's like music to my ears. >> Anything you say canon will be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you are being questioned. If you can afford to hire a lawyer, one will be upon you to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You decide any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. You understand these rights as I have explained them to you. >> Yeah. >> Okay. He said, "Yeah." >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> All right. Cool. So, anyway, that's done. Um, like I was saying, yeah, this is my boyfriend's car. He ran in the car and he was shopping and I had found all the [ __ ] that I wanted because they told me to play 21 and my boyfriend's older than me so he doesn't play that [ __ ] And I started playing the game and it's my first time playing. >> During a vehicle search, deputies find drug paraphernalia, glass pipes, suspected crystal meth, marijuana residue, and prescription patches with her name on them. >> Oh, wow. It just fell out. Look at there. There's the key fob in the floorboard. >> If nobody has called it yet, that whiskey fox shot is the only security. >> Oh, that's her. >> She said she got schizophrenia. >> Well, that's interesting. Yep. Um, >> pipe. Glass pipes. Oh, nice. >> And then if I had to guess, >> grinder. >> No, we got white crystals. >> Hey, >> we got white crystals, bubble pipe, and a sink. >> That was >> Yeah, I'd say that's positive. >> Yep. Weird. >> This was wrapped in this red towel. We're just going to go back in. >> Maybe it's not a Freddy smoking. >> Oh, >> another patches. >> What is that? >> Yeah. Uh, Shabbash. >> It's her name. >> What's the date on? >> Oh, so that's hers. I mean, we got >> a locked safe is found in the trunk. Amber denies knowing anything about it, claiming her boyfriend doesn't even own a safe. Officers also discover suspicious powders and pills. So, you don't know what's in it or whose it is? >> No. >> Okay. >> He doesn't even Hey, he doesn't even have a safe. >> Well, there's a safe in the trunk. So, >> that's It can't be his. What's all that stuff on the top of the thing? >> What? >> What's all that stuff? >> Stuff that was in the trunk. >> Whose safe? That's not his safe. He doesn't even own a safe. >> Did you have anything in the back of the car in the in the trunk? >> I had my purse and the [ __ ] I stole. >> Okay. >> But he doesn't even own a safe. >> Okay. There's a giant safe back there. >> All right, >> I'm muted, so we're good. >> So, >> all right. Signal zero right after Matthew Campbell now. >> And there's a baggie underneath there. >> More powder baggies and a digital scale are recovered, raising suspicion of drug trafficking. Amber complains about circulation issues from the restraints, but remains in custody. >> Um, either way, >> let me see. um >> a little more powdery, but they do have the tar version. >> Yeah. >> Or of >> Well, the last bag of like large amount of heroin that I got looked like that. >> Don't do this. >> I'm not looking. And then all the We'll put back in here for now. >> It's got that. >> Oh, it does. I mean, we we have to test it because if you fell in >> Is this going >> um >> I don't know where you went. >> That was in the small backy zippy. >> I think there's a right here. There's our zipper on the inside. This is This is good until we get I threw all the back in there. We got rough weights. That's strong enough. Just >> mag. >> Hey, sir. I spoke to Commander Emry who just >> Okay. Um, what's this? >> That's my scale. That's mine. I should know. >> Shush. Deputies give her a chance to cooperate with narcotics detectives, suggesting it might reduce her charges. She denies knowledge of the narcotics and refuses to cooperate. >> Okay. >> Hey, ma'am. So, I just want to ask you a quick question. Okay. And you can decide how to answer it however you want. Okay. There's >> pretty decent amount of crystal in the nar in the car. Okay. >> I told the other officer I don't know anything about it. >> Okay. Well, I was just giving you an opportunity. We do have narcotics detectors that can talk to you. You might be able to better your situation with the state if if you want to talk to anything about it. >> Okay. Thank you. >> I gave her the opportunity to uh talk to the captain. She said she has >> I can't even afford this stuff. It's platinum. No. >> All right, this is a lot. Um, >> Amber faces multiple charges, including grand theft, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, and paraphernalia, and trafficking. Deputies also seize narcotics, paraphernalia, and precious metals from the safe. Her bond was set at $34,000. Stealing may feel like a game at the moment, but it always ends in lasting consequences. Dishonesty and crime only destroy trust, freedom, and your future. After you see the next case, you may want to think twice. It's shocking. And for more articles, subscribe to Law Zone if you like this. >> Oh. Oh, those shoes. >> Yeah. >> Oh. Uh, I can't lie. Uh, I I threw those away. >> On November 30th, 2023, police were called to the office after one of the suspects. Adam was overwhelmed with guilt and decided to confess. Before speaking with him, officers heard from the manager who explained the situation in detail. >> All of these items that are missing >> are in here. >> Three occurred over 3 days. >> Yep. If But these besides the ones >> besides Yeah. Besides these ones and these ones, you can't >> you're unable to determine when and where. >> Yeah. >> You know that they're missing. >> And I I know it's their work area cuz they like to hide everything in the bathroom. That's the end of their work area. That's where these are found. But again, I can't >> just just the boxes. >> Yes. I can't prove 100%. >> So, somebody somebody else has taken these ones out >> and I'm guessing it's the same group. They've admitted they've been doing this for about a few weeks over a month they admitted. I think it was Reggie who admitted that and they basically the admission is that Satchel is the girl's name who came up talked to Reggie and Andre said about he admitted this state sult is far a psychopath >> but he's so he basically Satchel Reggie and Andre both admitted and Satchel came up and basically influenced them saying hey we should all get a little bit of theft thing going on no whatever Andre's the one kind of collecting things in the trailer. Reggie's been storing it and they've been distributing it amongst these other street and satchel. >> Yep. And they leave. They live together. >> At that moment, officers had Adam and his two accompllices, Reggie and Andre, in custody. The manager told them that Adam and Reggie would likely be willing to cooperate and once their statements were taken, Andre would probably do the same. Adam was already waiting in the next room, ready to talk. >> Adam. Yes, ma'am. >> Officer Smith with the police department. You got your ID with you, my dude? >> Okay. >> So, so walk me through what what's gone on over the last like 30 days. >> The last 30 days >> with just doing property. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, um about obviously a month ago, we kind of like I I came from obviously after my shift and me, Reggie, and Andre, you know what's called We met up and they said, "Okay, >> yep. I have something for [clears throat] you." And I'm like, "Okay." And then um he gave it to me. I put on my backpack and he left. I did know it was steal stolen. I didn't say anything. I have obviously talked to them about how I do want to make things right. Sure, >> I have stolen things and I do know I was wrong and I'm willing obviously to return it or ref. >> Adam apologized for the theft and appeared genuinely remorseful. He openly admitted to stealing alongside Reggie and Andre, but claimed it was all influenced by a mysterious woman's satchel that somehow drew them into it. According to Adam, after a few weeks, he decided to stop stealing, and it seemed the others had stopped as well. >> I do obviously apologize for, you know, what we did. I mean, I do know it was wrong. Um, I was being an idiot. I was 100% being idiot. >> Mhm. >> And I think we all were. And I mean, I think we just shouldn't have done it. And >> and I do want to make things right. That's pretty much it. >> Do you remember any of the items that you took? >> Yes, sir. I do. I did write it down on the statement form. Do you want me to take it now? >> Um, I forget the statement, but yeah. What do you remember? What? What items? >> I don't remember everything, but I do remember AirPod Maxis, which I do have possession of. >> Okay. I remember um a game deck, a Steam thing. It's like a controller thing. I don't know if you know what that is. [clears throat] >> Um I believe and two tablets and Apple Watch. I believe that's all I had to >> iPad tablets or >> um iPad tablets. >> iPad and then Apple Watch. >> Beyond that, Adam couldn't recall anything more. He might have been lying, but unlike many suspects, he took full responsibility for his actions. a significant step in the right direction. >> So, I know what was going on. I wasn't oblivious like, "Oh, can you put this in my backpack?" >> Yeah. Yeah. >> So, you kind of you kind of knew you kind of suspected that it was >> I definitely know what I was doing and I definitely took part of it and I acknowledged that it was wrong, but I >> at the same time it was just like okay like I I because we had already taken it. So, it's like I mean I'm not going to have like like like might as well just you know give it to me so it looks it doesn't look so bad like you you have you know multiple things and I and I you know what I mean? Like it just I I wanted to take the fall as well if we were going to get in trouble and that was my decision. It was stupid and I wanted to stop but at this point it's too late. I mean I I acknowledge I was >> fair enough. I appreciate you being honest and not trying to >> to [ __ ] me or or do anything else like that. You know >> it's too by that time it was >> the the hard part is is that there's there's cameras everywhere. The officer explained that scanners and cameras tracked everything, giving the company a clear view of what was in their bags each time they entered or left the building. So, confession or not, the evidence was undeniable. Now, it was time to see if Andre would be as forthcoming as his friend Adam. >> How we doing? >> Pretty good. How about you? >> Good. >> You're Andre? >> Yes, sir. >> Howard is night. >> I'm Officer Chris Smith with the Salt Lake City Police Department. >> Okay. So, uh, first thing, do you have your ID with you? >> Uh, yes. >> And so, Satchel is kind of the point person for all of this. And coming up to Reggie. Reggie seemed off and was like, "Hey, I need, you know, help me out here. Take these." He took those. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Did you take anything else with you? >> Uh, besides the um >> the shoes. >> Took the shoes. What did you do with your other shoes? wants to be brought in to work. >> Huh? >> The >> Oh. Oh, those shoes. Yeah. Oh. Uh, I can't even lie. Uh, I I threw those away. You just pitched them and said, "I'm out." >> So, you took the new shoes and threw the old ones away, right? Uh, yeah. Cuz the ones I had, uh, well, I mean, he would have they were pretty rough. >> Yeah, they they looked a little rough. Like >> talking out the soul was kind of rough. So, >> Andre shared that he had previously been homeless, but had recently been staying with Reggie, the third person involved. When questioned, Reggie also admitted to the theft. It turned out to be one of those rare cases where multiple suspects cooperated fully with law enforcement without any unnecessary drama. >> All right, my man. So, here's what's going on tonight. >> Okay. After sorting through all of this, >> um, unfortunately, you are going to be going to jail tonight. Okay. Just based off the dollar amount, it turns it into felony level theft. Okay. Um, no. Like we talked about, I know you have some of the items still still in your possession. Yes. >> I'm going to give you Steve's contact information. >> First time being in trouble. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> So, what what typically happens is >> first- time offenders, they get booked and they get released on what's called pre-trial services. You got to essentially you got to call in. They're people that help you keep up with your court date and make sure that you're following through on your commitments. Um, after after that occurs, reach out to Steve, say, "Hey, look, >> go about that. >> I'm bringing this stuff back." And the reason that I'm telling you, so State of Utah, any sort of theft, they can charge you up to three times the dollar amount for restitution. So, >> contrary to the claims many criminals make about [music] police abusing their power, these officers acted with complete professionalism. They appreciated the suspect's honesty and treated each of them with respect and courtesy. Even the employer had kind words for them despite the fact that they had stolen from the business. >> Look at what officer say here. Appreciate what you done. Sorry I had to end this way, man. I hear that. Um but good luck. All right. >> All right. Thanks. >> Yep. We'll grab your bag. >> Yeah, I do apologize. The smaller the wrist, the tighter they get. >> Yes. Middle. Unfortunately, it's a big it's a big building. So, >> are you coming in with us? >> Yes, I'm coming out. >> Will you learn? >> Why have we got two phones? >> So, always >> one girlfriend, the other girlfriend. Just playing [laughter] >> polygamy. >> Hey, come on now. [laughter] >> No. >> The smile on board's face. >> Uh, Reggie, I like you. >> Although the officer liked Reggie, he was the only one arrested that day because the value of what he'd stolen qualified as a felony. As for Adam and Andre, the company couldn't determine exactly how much they had taken. So, both were released and faced only misdemeanor charges. The value stolen matters as much as the act. In the eyes of the law, the dollar amount determines whether you're facing a misdemeanor or a felony, which can mean the difference between walking free and going to jail. Comment your opinion about the case in the comment section. Let's find out the next incident.