them. Go. Can you guys go to her car? >> Get the [ __ ] off me. Get the [ __ ] off me. >> Um, honestly, I think majority is perishable. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? >> Quit trying to start [ __ ] Let me just make this. >> The world is full of people chasing [music] quick money. Some choose hard work. Others take the criminal route. From theft to identity fraud. Today, we're looking at scammers who thought [music] they could get away with it until reality hit. Watch as each one realizes they've been caught. Are they ready to face the consequences? Let's find out. >> I'll push away from you. >> I'll push away from me. >> Behind your back. >> What are you talking about? >> What am I talking about? They got through there. >> On June 26th, 2023, Orlando International Airport officers got a call from an employee. Someone had just swiped electronics. The suspect description went out because nothing says airport drama like missing gadgets. how he looks like he was helping me. >> What that shirt say? >> Mhm. >> What that shirt say? >> I don't know. >> You me tonight hotel on the >> You know what that shirt says? >> No, I don't know what it is. >> Can you bring it back and open? If you go back when he walks down 2018 281 stop it 281. It doesn't look weird. Where does that sign at on this guy's show? >> So I look around about a half hour ago. I look around the bus. Are you going to be in the store? >> Yeah. >> They confirmed the suspect, a white male rocking Oakley sunglasses because apparently even in trouble style matters, officers started coordinating with the store to officially report the incident. >> I'll come back soon and I'll make a report for you. >> All right. Thank you. No crime. >> Okay. He was a uh a Hispanic male, white male. >> He was a white man. >> You're not going to believe it. I just see him. He's in Oakley right now. He's in Oakley. He's in Oakley right now. >> Hold on to that. >> 286. 286. The gun 2869. Do >> you have any ID? >> Huh? >> Not on me. No. >> Things escalated. He resisted arrest and cited heart problems. Officers had to restrain him. And yes, one rib reportedly got involved in the struggle. >> What are you doing around here? >> I'm waiting on a person to come in. >> What person to come in? I think he said he said 12. >> What's in that bag? >> Nothing. >> Nothing's in that bag. >> Yeah, nothing. >> I got you on video taking stuff from that store. >> I'll push you away from >> I'll push you away from me. >> I mean, we're out to be on your back. >> What are you talking about? >> What am I talking about? They got you there. >> I don't have nothing. I don't have anything. >> You don't have much heart problem. >> I don't have anything. >> 86°. >> I don't have anything. >> Jesus. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. >> Turn it. >> You got a Y. >> Yes. Hold on a second. Stop resisting. >> Put him on the ground. Put them on the ground, sir. You're going to get on the ground. You're going to do it now. >> Hold on. >> Go face first. Go face down. Put your hand behind your back. Do it now. Put your hands. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> My back. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> Put your There you go, sir. >> You just broke a rib. >> You got it, Evan. >> You just broke a rib in my chest. >> No, we didn't. >> Yes, you did. Just stop resisting, sir. I'm not resisting. >> Stop resisting. >> Oh, >> there you go. >> Where's your other bag? >> One bag. >> All right, go get a car. >> Oh, my chest. >> Stop resisting. We're going to put We're going to put you on your side. >> You just hurt my ribs. >> You did, right? Hit my ribs. >> You missed over there. 89 109. >> What? >> We need someone with a car. >> Officers tracked down his belongings and questioned him about another bag, carefully verifying items and securing evidence. Somewhere in there, he probably wished he'd just stayed home. >> Can I stand up? >> No. on the 56. Where's the other stuff? Where's your other bag that you got? >> Hey, those units bring out to >> 35. My car page here. Where? Where are you in front of? >> Why' you fight me? I didn't fight you, sir. I'm getting >> Yes, you did. You tried to get away from me. >> I Sorry, >> that's not true. >> The car is going to be the 50 yard line. >> Yeah, she ran away from Run away from >> Yes, she did. >> Just tell us when you're there. Stand up. >> If you just come out of the ugly store, go down the hallway where the inside of the car should be right out there. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. No ID, no nothing on it, right? >> Hey, it's right there. >> What the car is? >> No, they they ID him. >> Oh, perfect. I >> really insulting. >> Yeah, this stuff. Oh man. >> Right here. >> Uh, is that his bag or any bag? >> No, we're missing the other bag. >> Oh. You know if we have any above anything >> honestly I we didn't even ask brand new take them back. >> Let me let me take them back over there and see this is this stuff. His items and cash were collected for evidence and preparations began for his trip to jail because apparently airports aren't the place for dramafree shopping. >> Put your butt down first. Slide in. But down first, slide in. All right. This is all going to go in an evidence bag and your money is going to go into a machine where you'll get a receipt for it. You want to get that back when I get out of the jail? >> Yes, sir. >> All right. So, >> I'm going to the jail, right? >> Yeah. >> Yes, sir. >> Officers calmly explain the arrest and processing steps, including upcoming court appearances. Probably the first time he wished airport security included a how to not get arrested pamphlet. >> Set this down right here. >> Can't just go to the court appearance. No sir, you got to go to Why is that? >> Oh, that's just the process here. You go to jail, they process you in, and then you'll go to first appearance after that, which is today. >> Uh possibly later this afternoon. Yeah. All right, we got 20 30 40 card. It's a pretty cool little uh money clip wallet. Put that back in there. >> What's that? >> I said I need one to keep out of trouble. Huh? >> Well, mistakes happen. All right, hang tight. Okay. We can do um instead of bringing the paperwork, we can do a report. >> Okay. >> You fill out I just need to fill out the statement. >> Mhm. >> Basically what he took, how much everything was worth. >> Yeah. >> And if she can send the video to that address. >> Yeah. I'm email address. All right. I'll be back. >> I'll be back about five minutes from the office get the paper. >> A report was filed. Stolen items were valued at $970 and he was officially charged with grand theft and resisting arrest. Not exactly the souvenir he wanted. Always remember theft has serious consequences and resisting only makes it worse. 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 >> afterwards. Right. I can use against you or the court use against you to prove you guilty. Okay, that's right. They say, "So, you have the right to remain silent." Okay. Um, you have the right to consult with an attorney. >> On September 11th, 2023, police were dispatched to JC. C. Penney after loss prevention spotted an 18-year-old army recruit trying to sneak out with $147 worth of merchandise. >> Play any solo games or [ __ ] like that cuz I don't want you getting yourself in. >> So, what's going on? What happened? getting one of the makeup items out and then she kind of just made her way around this area like this picking up [music] random stuff. Um, use the fitting room twice and that's where she concealed. >> Okay. >> So, she would pick certain things, go in there. The first time she concealed a shirt, underwear, um, and a bra. And she ripped the tags off, put them in the Dickies pants that she had, and just hung it up there. Um, then came back around, walked the entire store again, picked out more items, went back in, concealed more items. >> She's ripping tags off everything. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um, is it all on video? >> Mhm. >> Probably not in the fitting room. >> Obviously, not the fitting room, but but the, you know, selecting and then passing all points of sale. >> Where'd you guys stop her? >> Right here, these doors. >> Yep. >> And who was it that stopped her? Was it you and someone else? >> Me and the Yeah. >> And then explain how that was when you stopped her. Um, so at first she was denying stuff. I told her who I was. Using Penny Protection, asked her what she did with the stuff. Um, she kept denying stuff. Kept denying stuff. She was like, "Oh, I'll just show you. I'll just show you." Um, real antsy and like came back in here and I'm like, "No, like just come." >> Initially, she denied everything. Eventually, she reluctantly handed over the stolen items, but got uncooperative, even reaching for her bag while being taken into custody. >> Once we came in, she What' she do? >> Uh she's just antsy and wouldn't wouldn't tell us where the stuff was at. And then finally she was like, "Okay, okay." Like we got it and she took it out of her bag, [music] gave us all the stuff. Uh we did have to go look for like the fox or like elf and stuff. [clears throat] >> Mhm. >> Um but the tags we were able to recover cuz she would just stick them in the pants that she didn't want. >> Um and I kept trying to go for her bag so she'd be chill and then she would start freaking out talking about I can't get in trouble. I'm in the military, things like that. And then she tried to go for a bag and >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Did she have her tense brace when you guys had to control her with when you guys like brought her into custody, right? Your productive custody because of the shop, right? Did she have her tense brace try to kind of evade you guys at all? >> Yes, >> she did. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Can you elaborate on how that was? I'm just trying to If we can We're in charge of that, too. So, um >> uh she just kept trying to reach for the bag. So we were thinking that it's not so much something in there. Okay. >> Yeah. It's not so much that she would go. >> She wasn't very cooperative in other words, right? Yeah. >> She just >> the reaching for the bag part cuz we don't know that she had >> correct. Okay. You guys have her handcuffs or just just had her had her person and walked over. >> Yeah. No headcuff started freaking out unless she knew that you guys were coming and then she was like, "No." Cuz we were She handed us a bag at first willingly. So, we put it on top and then she like freaked out. I was like, "No, I can't be here." And grabbed her bag and we don't know what she had in here and that's what she freaked out and that's when I called 911. >> Okay. What is your first thing? >> Awesome. What was the deal with the value of receipt? I haven't received basketball. >> So, God, I heard that something was going on between you guys before I got here because they're arguing or whatever, fighting and stuff. Listen, um, if you're cool with me, I'll be cool with you. So, don't play any silly games or [ __ ] like that cuz I don't want you getting yourself into more trouble than you could possibly be in. >> You don't want to get in trouble once. I just joined the army now. >> Okay. Let's walk over here. Police read her Miranda rights explaining her right to remain silent and to an attorney plus that any statements could be used in court. You have any weapons on you? No weapons. Okay. So, right now you're just detained, right? This doesn't mean you're going to jail. We got to work on I got to work on a couple things, okay? Just to figure out what's going on. Um, however, I need to ask you some questions pertaining to what happened. Okay. Um, but I need to read you Miranda rights. Okay. I need you to take a seat in my car, though. In the meantime, you have nothing on you. >> Okay. Do me a favor. You're going to grab the side of your shirt and you're going to lift up a little bit. I just want to make sure there's nothing on your pockets that I can physically see. Okay. Now, turn around and in a complete circle. Okay. There's nothing there. >> No. Okay. Obviously, I'm going to have a girl come check you out. So, take a seat. All right. So, I'm going to read you your Miranda rights. Okay. If you have any questions, just ask me what it means. Okay. Um I'm going to try to elaborate it for you while I read it to you. just so that you you're on the same page. Okay. Have you ever read your rights before? Okay. So, I'm going to elaborate for you while I read it to you. Okay. Um, you have the right to remain silent. Okay. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. So, things that you say afterwards, right, I can use against you or the court can use against you to prove you guilty. Okay? That's why they say, you know, that's why you have the right to remain silent. Okay? Um, you have the right to consult with an attorney before you make a statement or answer any question and the right to have an attorney present during questioning. Okay? If you want an attorney but cannot afford to hire an attorney, won't be appointed to represent you before and during questioning free of charge. Meaning that like you know public defenders, they're free. So if you need an attorney, the free one to talk to us, they're free. They'll they'll call you whenever and they'll figure that stuff out for you. Okay? Meaning that I will not ask you a question until there's one for you. You understand? Okay. Uh you may use any of these rights at any time before during questioning and you may stop the interview anytime. If you say that you want to talk, I ask you a question, you don't like that, you don't like that I asked, you don't want to answer it because you think it's going to get you in trouble, then don't say anything. You don't have to. You can stop right there. Be like, I'm done. Okay. It also gives you that option. Okay. Do you understand these rights? Okay. Are you willing to answer questions or make a statement without an attorney being present? >> So, like, are you willing to talk? Pretty much is what that means. Okay. Okay. Um, has anyone threatened you coercion? She admitted to stealing from JC Penney and had previous theft incidents at Walmart. Officers confirmed prior processing with the Plant City Police Department. >> Did you or promise you anything to cause you answer questions or make a statement? >> Um, I don't know. >> Has anyone threatened you, coerced you? >> The guy said that he could like literally like throw me in the ground and like I don't know if that counts. >> Talking about me, me reading this to you. Okay. All right. Um, so did you steal from the J C Penney here? Yes, >> you did. Why? I don't know. >> You don't know? And you've done this before. This is not the first time. >> I just went to a Walmart. Who showed up to that? PCPD or us? >> Um, not you guys. It was just like a regular. >> Was it police from Plant City? Plant City Police Department. >> And it was the same. You had like a process you had to do to get out of there? >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. We'll see how I'll try to see what I can do for you. Um, you might qualify for us, you might not. Depends. Um, but I I'm going to work on that right now. I'm going to turn the AC on. So, you don't overheat in here. Um, I'm going to go finish my paperwork and we'll figure it out for you. All right. >> Is there any way to get my phone to take somebody? >> Not right now, but when I'm done, we can we'll figure that out for you. All right. Everything's in there that you have no drugs in your bag. >> Nothing. >> Officers coordinated keeping her personal belongings, including her vape safe in her car to avoid issues at the jail. She arranged for her mother to pick up her items. >> Just give me a couple minutes. All right, I'll turn the AC on for you. dealers. Does he speak English? Yeah. All right. Is your mom do you live with your mom and dad or or either of them? >> I live with mom and dad. >> Okay. Can you let's call your mom. All right. What's her her contact? >> Go to just go to on the search ma. >> Okay. >> Does she speak English? >> Um, no. >> No. Okay. So, I don't speak Spanish. All right. I know a little bit, but that's about it. Just tell her to come pick up the car. How long if she if she can? Is there any way that you could leave the keys inside of the car? >> It's up to you. It's your car. You want to do that? We can do that. I can leave your stuff in the car, too. >> No, just leave my >> like I mean like your like personal belongings. I can put in your trunk or your car. So that So, put it this way. If you bring everything with you to jail, right, they're going to put it in some area where you're going to have to pick it up when you're out of jail. It's a pain in the butt. Okay. So, it's if it's easier to leave it in your car with the car keys so someone takes your car and brings it home, you can have all your stuff there and not have to worry about it. Especially I won't be able to throw your vape away. I don't care about that. >> Okay. So, what do you want to do? >> Mom, I just want to keep my stuff. >> You want to keep your stuff with you? Okay. Do you want to put the keys in the car? >> Yeah. >> Okay. We're in the car. Do you want to put it? We'll drive over to it, but tell me. >> I have a vape in there. I don't know if I can throw it away. I don't want my parents to >> I can hide it in your car for you if you want. >> Yeah. >> I don't give a [ __ ] >> Just like throw it out. Just >> You want to throw them away? Throw them away. All right. We'll do that for you. All right. All right. Anyone else you want to call real quick or is that it? We're good. No boyfriends. We're not calling boyfriends or anything like that. a family that can pick up your stuff? >> Just my mom is so >> All right. Is your dad Is your dad working right now or so? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, the keys, you can just leave them in the car. The vape. I just want to know >> where where we put the keys in the car. >> Um >> somewhere not visible, right? >> Like on the little thingy on the side. >> On the door. Which side? Driver, passenger side. >> Driver side. >> Okay. Where's the car? Where's the car at? >> By dealers. It's a blue Chevy. No, blue Silverado. >> Blue Silverado. >> 2018. You drive that to and from here all the time. You get yourself in a lot of trouble doing that. Don't do that. I understand you got to get to work and stuff. But >> I did. My parents take license and nobody else. So I can't. >> Are you still working? >> So she needs you to get an Uber to the the courthouse and see if you can take a class with a license. You know what I mean? Police advised her on how to avoid future trouble, offering guidance on transport and court logistics, essentially turning the day into an unexpected life lesson. [snorts] >> Well, I'm just I'm just I'm not I wouldn't arrest you for something like that, but there there are cops out there that would. Okay. So, I want you to get yourself in trouble. Obviously, that's not what we're here for right now, but in the in the future, right? >> So, whenever I am released, I guess. How long is it? >> Should be it should be within the night. So, as long as everything goes well, okay, I got another phone call from your dad. Answer it or no? Okay. Okay. Sorry. >> What is he saying? >> He He just >> Okay. I heard Bendha. I heard Madre all that [ __ ] So, what else is he saying besides swearing? >> Just to leave the um the keys in the car. >> Is he coming or after work? >> He's not coming. >> Okay. >> They don't want us. >> Okay. All right. So, we're going to figure this [ __ ] out. Okay. Um we're going to drive over to the car and I'll put everything in there. We'll go from there. All right. I still have a girl coming to check you out sometime. She's coming. We're waiting on her. All right. You can stay on this side, though. Stay on this right side. Makes it easier when she gets here. >> The 18-year-old newly enlisted in the army now faces petty theft and resisting charges. Definitely a challenging start to adulthood. Getting caught stealing early in life can derail opportunities and trust, especially in the military. Choices have consequences. Owning up quickly is always better than resisting or hiding the truth. Guess how this thief tries to get away and drop a comment below. Don't forget to subscribe to catch the next move. >> Okay, so you >> make a gift to make me feel good, I guess. I don't know. >> So, what do you take from here? >> Yeah. >> What items do you like? What type of stuff? On October 11th, 2024, officers responded to a Nordstrom theft involving employee Aurora, who had been under surveillance for taking items over several weeks totaling $2254. She was found wearing a stolen blue romper. >> This Hi. >> Hi. So, you guys know the officing right now. >> Okay. >> Um, so this is Aurora. Um she is one of our employees. We've been watching her for quite some time. Um and she has taken from us. Here's a list of everything that she has stolen um throughout the course of a few weeks. It is uh $2,2545. She's currently wearing one of our items underneath her clothing. It's a blue romper. >> Okay. >> Um >> how do you know that? >> Uh because she admitted to it. I asked her where is the wrong for cuz we have the ticket and it's underneath her clothing right now. >> Okay. >> Um so yeah, this is items that she took today and then these are just items that she's taken throughout the week. Uh shoes and and >> officers confirmed the list of stolen items and read Aurora her rights including the right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present >> things like that. >> Okay. Um, obviously we are going to need to get that back, but we have to step up and redo that. >> Yeah. Um, and you said you have everything recorded. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Or that's your first name, right? >> Okay. You speak English? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, you understand English? >> I do. >> Okay. I'm just going to read you something. Okay. If you can just look up so I know that you're understanding. You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions. Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily given. You have the right to the presence and representation of a lawyer of your choice before you make any statements and during any questioning. If you can't afford an lawyer, you are entitled to the presence and representation of a courtappointed lawyer before you make any statement and during any questioning. If at any time during the interview you do not wish to answer any questions, you are privileged to remain silent. I can make no threats or promises to induce you to make a statement. This must be of your own free will. Any statement can and will be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand what I just read you? Okay. >> Aurora explains her spree started after her husband left, claiming she was taking items to give to random people to make them happy. She admits it's been going on for about 10 days. >> So, do you want to explain like what what's been going on or what happened? >> I I don't understand. You know, my my husband left me after 40 seconds. >> Can you look up just so I can hear you? Go ahead. >> I said, "This is crazy because I never did this in my whole life. My husband left me after 40 something years and I think I got I don't know." >> So, what did you do >> from time to time? I I I took something and I I I give it to people. >> Okay. So, you >> make a gift to make me feel good, I guess. I don't know. >> So, what do you take from here? >> Yeah. >> What items do you like? What type of stuff? >> Doesn't matter. >> It doesn't matter. >> No, just to give away. >> Who do you sell it to? >> I didn't sell anything. >> No. >> No. >> Okay. So, do you have >> Do you have an ID by any chance? >> Sure. is over there. >> How long have you been taking items for? >> Like 10 days or something. >> 10 days. How long have you worked here for? >> 6 months. >> And when did you start taking stuff? >> Like like I said like what has happened like 9 10 days ago. >> For 10 days. Okay. Now, what are you wearing underneath that? They >> Oh, no. I have here. I can take it off. >> Is that Nornstrom's? >> Okay. >> Have you ever been um arrested before? >> Never been arrested in your life? >> No. >> This is This is your first time? Okay. Over 10 days, you said? >> Yeah. >> And who do you give the items to? I don't know to people. I just want to make >> She clarifies she isn't selling anything. Just handing socks, underwear, and other items to strangers at dog parks. Even she admits she's confused about her own behavior. >> Somebody happy. >> Come on now. >> I Facebook Marketplace. >> No, I just want to I just >> Are you working with anybody with these items to make extra cash on the side? Do >> you know the people that you're giving it to or do you just ran like somebody just walking around that you've never met before? >> I go to my with my dogs in the park and >> you just hand >> talk with people. No, I hand talk to people and >> hand them clothes. >> I don't sick. >> You're sick. >> I guess so. >> So you don't the stuff that you're giving out. You don't even know these people. >> No. But I see how happy they are about >> leggings. You just hand random people leggings. >> It's not leggings. They are socks. Like >> panty holes. >> Yeah. >> You just random people panty holes? >> No. Does >> a former lawyer in Europe, Aurora, insists she means no harm and shows authorities the boxes and gift sets she has taken. She signs a list confirming the items. >> Doesn't make sense, doesn't it? And I did. I think I need to see a doctor. >> For what reason? >> For what I did. >> Hm. >> For what I did? >> For what you did, >> I guess. So, because it's not normal. >> What dog? >> In Europe where I come from, I'm I was a lawyer. >> Are you from like Romania? Where are you from? Germany. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> So, what have you taken from here? >> A list. >> So, that list is correct. >> I supposed to. >> You supposed to or like this is a lot of items. So, you have you did do it. You've taken them. >> I don't know. >> And who you giving them to? You're not You're not just giving the random people. I I wasn't born yesterday. >> I might see I might seem like a you know what I mean? And I'm not >> talk to me like but I'm just saying I I have respect and I I didn't I give it >> I give it. >> What dog park? I go I go to I go to uh and work for free uh help people because I'm here >> so does all this sound pretty like this is all the items that you've taken? >> I signed I don't know I signed you did sign. Okay. >> What do you do with all the gift sets? to give him a gift. >> Where do you find like where did you find the boxes? Just on the floor. >> So for this here, these this and then this one here that one. But for like majority of them, they were just tossed out. >> Oh, this is your clear purse, right? >> Yeah. >> This is yours? >> Yeah. Okay. All right. We're going to go have a seat. Like, do you mind? >> All right. >> Officers review surveillance footage showing Aurora placing stolen items into her clear purse. She admits to the theft and agrees to return the items. >> Don't bring anything. >> The chair right there. So, >> we're going to show you some videos. Okay. Have you seen these yet? Right here. Aurora. Have you seen these yet? these videos over. >> No. >> Okay. >> So, this is that Charlotte Tilsbury. Thank you. >> What are you doing with that box? >> Oh, no. >> Aurora. >> Aurora, >> can I get a lawyer? If you don't want to talk, you don't I'm I'm asking you what you're >> I sign and I I want to pay everything back what I what I took. >> So, you're admitting to stealing and putting everything in your clear purse. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Is that you on camera? >> Yes. >> Okay. That's you putting items in your clear purse that belong to Nornstrom. >> Aurora confirms the spree lasted 10 days and acknowledges she will need to face court. Turns out generosity has its legal limits. >> Okay. >> Do you want to keep continuing or do you not want to talk to me? >> Aurora, >> I have to go to the clock anyway, right? You will have to go to court. Yes. >> I I I never did this in my whole life. I don't know. >> I get that this is your first time doing it. I'm just I I just if you don't want to keep looking, I just want to make like that you putting the items into your clear port purse that you still have here today. Correct. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Throughout how many days have you been doing this? >> 10 days. Okay. >> Okay. All right. So, we're done looking at videos then. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. You can go have a seat. seven. >> Okay. Bye. >> Thanks. She many times she doesn't want to watch the camera in front of the camera. >> She But she admitted that it was her. >> Yeah. >> She is physically checked and questioned further confirming she is not pregnant and authorities proceed with full charges. >> And that's a clipper. So she put everything into. >> All right. Go ahead. Stand up for me. Turn around. Turn around. Turn around. Yep. I checked her already. >> Go ahead. Have a seat. >> Is your phone on? Will I feel it ring? >> Yes, it's on. >> It is on. >> Can you put the props in the front? >> I cannot. Oh, >> are you pregnant? >> No. >> Okay. >> Aurora is officially charged with retail theft over $750. Her 10day Nordstrom adventure comes to a close and court now becomes the next stop on her journey. Stealing can have serious legal consequences, even if done to make others happy. Personal struggles don't justify breaking the law. To stay updated, don't hesitate to subscribe to Law Zone for more content. >> You guys want these guys in the store or not? >> Quit trying to skirt stuff. Let me just make this. >> On December 13th, 2024, police were called to a Walmart for a shoplifting in progress. By the time they arrived, the suspects had already made it out to the parking lot. a separate shop. >> You're wrong, dude. Don't come up saying. >> Hey, don't tell me what to do. >> Stop listening to anything. >> No, I don't care. Don't listen. >> How much is the microwave? >> Listen to your own paid here. I paid for >> listen. Go. This is ridiculous. Fix your barcode to check your work. [music] >> Uh so far, >> Hang on. Hang on. Where's your receipt? >> What are you not What are you not understanding about hanging off? I said >> I know who you're talking to. I don't know who you're talking to. >> You can't leave the store. >> Both suspects got defensive when accused of shoplifting, but Walmart had been tracking their every move. The main item in question, a microwave oven they'd allegedly stolen. >> So, how much did they pay for this? >> He said it runs up as a dollar. So, we owe you $74. >> Dollar? >> A dollar? Maybe she'll get you one, too. >> Where the are you? >> Okay. >> This is >> Excuse me, sir. Let me bring it up. So, we >> No, I I don't think you can buy this. >> Yes, I can. Yes, ma'am. I'm not paying for my stuff, bro. Quit trying to make them make your decision for you. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? >> Quit trying to start stuff. Let me just make my stuff. >> And I'll charge both. >> No, I'll charge you both for stuff. Let's go. >> OH MY GOD. WHAT? >> Nobody stole anything. >> Steal nothing, bro. >> She just Oh my lord. >> Okay. In the office. >> Stealing nothing, man. >> In the office. >> You want to go in handcuffs or you want to go on your own? >> No, I didn't. Listen, bro. He said, "Oh my >> both of you guys in the office now." >> Okay. Well, we scammed right here. We didn't know it was a dollar, man. >> The officer made it clear that Walmart's cameras would settle the debate. Still, here's the thing. Microwaves don't cost a dollar. Whether it was an honest glitch or an intentional attempt to exploit a pricing error, the truth was about to come out on video. >> No, I don't need that. No, I have a disability. >> I have a disability, man. Let's not do this. >> Okay. >> Here. Hold on. Can I just do this? You don't have to be like this, sir. You don't I'm 50 something years old. I'm just saying you don't have to >> and I'm 63. >> I know. Treat me with a little bit of respect. >> No, you treat me with respect. >> I'm pissed off at you for causing all this crap. >> I didn't cause any crap. >> I told you that. >> Do not turn on me, man. I'm not relax. >> You're overdoing everything. >> Well, no. You haven't seen nothing yet. >> I know. Why are you pushing all this? >> I didn't do one thing. Put it in your >> Here, hold on a second. Don't take my money. The suspects could have been engaging in skip scanning a classic selfch checkout trick where you deliberately forget to scan certain items. But since they insisted the microwave rang up at just a dollar [music] barcode swapping seemed like the more likely con. >> You're in my house now. >> Why you yelling, bro? >> Because you ain't listening. You in my house now. You follow my rules. Sit down. >> Holy crap. You guys want to be disrespectful? You guys can spend the >> You can spend the weekend in jail. How's that? >> You are talking your way into the a weekend at the score jail. >> What are you talking about? >> I just said so. You understand English? >> Quiet. Please >> quit talking to me. Please. You're talking to me. >> You made something very simple into a customer. I said, "Let me pay." No, you can't just take something for a dollar and go, "Oh, I got caught. I'm going to go pay the other 79 bucks." >> No, >> that's not how it works. >> Microwaves and other small appliances are prime targets for theft because they're easy to move and can fetch decent resale value. Some Walmart models even top $200. But for this suspect to claim it was all a mistake means they honestly expected anyone to believe a microwave costs a single dollar. Go ahead. >> So, it asked you for the warranty for the bed. When you try to scan the microwave, it gave you that red error signifying that it wasn't scanned. >> It [clears throat] said that for the pop for the soda. >> No, it didn't. It was for the It was for the microwave. It's clear right here. Look, I'll show you. >> Okay. Well, I didn't understand what I didn't understand that. I didn't understand what you're saying. I really don't understand. >> Your screen, >> but go back to me where I'm scanning the stuff. It shows me scanning everything I try to scan >> right here. Look. Check this out. >> Okay. >> All right. You scann it. I'm scanning. gives you their error. >> The security guard pulled a classic deescalation move, assuring the suspects he wasn't outright calling them thieves or accusing them of stealing. >> See this? >> I didn't say no. >> Then you go scan the bottom. >> No, but I'm not saying it cuz I don't I don't know that the bottom is my bed. I scanned my bed. I didn't try to do what you're saying. That's not true. If you look at it, bro. >> Yeah, but I'm just saying you can see it, man. Sir, let me talk to you. Real quick, I need you to understand something. We're not calling you thieves. We're not saying that you are stealing. Our job is that the moment that you pass that last point of sale and you take an item that's not on your receipt, listen, it is considered theft. I'm not calling you a thief. All I'm saying is that the moment it passes for me, >> whether it's on your if if it's not on your receipt, >> I didn't look at I completely didn't pay that no attention, bro. I thought that >> unfortunately for you when it comes to that, it doesn't matter anymore. The security guard here used a classic deescalation technique, saying he wasn't necessarily calling them thieves or accusing them of stealing. The cop probably did this to reduce the tension in the room and try to get a little cooperation. >> And like I said, when you guys told me the price of it, I get it. Okay, that ain't the price. But here, pay the price cuz that's what I was trying to do. My intent was to pay for what I bought. I didn't come here to steal with the kid and I'm a thief. No, man. It's not true. I'm 50 something years old, dude. I like the treatment. You're yelling at me, dude, like from a kid. Irritates the hell out of me. >> Who you talking to? >> I'm talking to whoever he's listening. >> That's not >> You're 50 something years old. >> Don't get me to stare down, buddy. >> Just calm down. Please. >> No, cuz it hurt you, but just please. >> It hurts up the [ __ ] out of me, too. >> What? What does >> Just You do you. People just try to >> rationalize everything. >> That's what you think. That's what you're doing. You think you're doing that. >> You think you you developed that method of shoplifting on your own? >> You I'm not shoplifting. >> The male suspect wouldn't let up, arguing non-stop and turning a simple interview into a battle of wills, while the female suspect [music] played it cooler, showing a bit more willingness to cooperate. >> Everybody is clear. Randy, you do have uh some history of organized rebuilt theft, though. Yeah, you saw that >> this is a trespass warning saying that you cannot come back to this particular Walmart for a period of 3 years. Correct. >> I don't know what he wanted but >> it's better than the it's better than the alternative cuz the alternative is his is permanent I think. Right. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Good. Sign here. That's just saying I'm giving you a copy. You don't have to sign it if you don't want it. >> It says that I can't come here for 3 years. for three years. It's standard. Everybody that comes through this office gets one of those. >> No, theirs is is particular to this Walmart. I'm be honest with you. >> The one of ours is for every Walmart. So you guys can still shop at a different Walmart >> until we get this courtship. >> Organized retail theft involves groups stealing items often for resale, sometimes backed by largecale criminal networks. So this was either an unbelievable coincidence or the suspect had just been caught red-handed yet again. >> Stand up. If you decide to break this trespass, you'll probably be facing more charges. If you decide to come back to Walmart and steal as little as a candy steal, I >> I'm not saying you're stealing, man. I'm just giving you the details. Listen up, please. If you come back to Walmart and if you steal as little as a candy, you can be facing failure because not only are you trespass, but you're stealing and that's considered. >> Last week was so easy. >> Giving you the details. Everybody just said acquisled to all of that. >> You can sign a form. >> The couple was ultimately charged with retail theft. With today's advanced store security, shoplifting is harder than ever. And when thieves do roll the dice, the cops are usually right there to shut it down. Stealing from stores rarely pays off. Modern security catches most thieves fast. Honesty is always cheaper than a criminal record. >> Why? I mean, it's a very serious crime, but >> No. [laughter] >> You okay with her? >> You okay if I if he get >> On February 18th, 2024, officers detained a repeat shoplifter at Walmart who had returned just days after a previous theft. She was read her Miranda rights. >> You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to have the attorney present while you are being questioned. If you can't afford an attorney, one will be provided for you without cost if you so desire. You may exercise those rights at any time and not make any statements or answer any questions. Do you understand that? >> Okay. So, walk me through what happened with the frames. >> I just took them because I needed money. We have nowhere to live. >> Okay. >> We just What day did that happen on? >> I just think it was the 15th. >> The 15th. Okay. >> So, that would have been what? Thursday. >> Okay. So, you don't have an ID in this bag? No. >> Anything with your name on it? >> No. >> But you have a Washington state ID? >> I haven't got it yet, sir. >> No. You You must have had some kind of ID cuz here's the thing. I mean, >> unless I can identify you here, I'm going to have to take you to jail cuz then >> they'll identify you through fingerprints, right? >> Yeah. I just feel like >> the woman lacked identification and initially hesitated to reveal her name. She eventually confessed to having been released earlier for a previous [music] offense, but never checked into rehab. >> Okay. What's your last name? >> I'm very flexible. Okay. You don't have to go to jail. >> But you need to tell me the truth. >> Tell me the truth. >> And is it you did you kill somebody? Is it a major warrant with a high bail? >> I think I don't know. I got released and I went to rehab, >> but I didn't check in. >> We didn't check any problem. >> Oh, okay. >> Because my >> that I got to check 12. >> I'm going to jail. >> I don't know. >> What's the phone number for you? >> I'm going to have her search you though. >> Yeah, I'm about an address. >> Who has the keys to the U-Haul? >> I don't. You do. >> I see what's going on, baby. You know what I'm saying? Sorry. >> I'm not just saying that it happened. You know, it wasn't intentional. I mean, >> I know I lost car and I had to stay with him. >> He's sleeping in the street. Somebody stole the car and everything. >> Yeah. >> I'm going to check. >> I'm staying with him. >> Okay. >> I'm staying with him. >> Yeah. Yeah, go ahead and take the take the picture. >> Got to make sure. >> No, I'm just saying I've been locked up before, though. >> Yeah. >> Walmart staff explained that she had tried to return stolen merchandise after loading several bags with items and passing the registers. When denied, she denied being at the return counter. >> So, she loaded bags full. We were watching her. Then, she went right to the service desk, passed through the registers. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Um, and we denied that return as well. >> That wasn't all I have a return. I've never been to a resurgence. >> Oh, I have my ID. >> Sorry. >> I have an ID. I'm going to go to resurgence station. >> You did? >> Yeah. >> If you can stand up, please. She's going to She's going to search you. Make sure you don't have anything on you. You have anything pokey or sorry? >> You have anything pokey or >> So, you're good to go. >> So, you can wait in the U-Haul if you want. >> We'll contact you. >> I just wait. >> I was waiting to see what happens. >> I prefer you wait somewhere else, though. During questioning, officers discovered she had a federal no bail warrant for DUI and driving with a suspended license. She tearfully admitted she wanted to turn her life around and expressed fear of going back to jail. >> I can help you. >> Do you have a case manager already? >> I have a I'm trying to rehild I feel so I have a warrant. Like >> I couldn't do >> I'm not sure. I'm not sure. But let's take it one step at a time, right? Do you want to sit back down on here? Okay. >> Can you watch her for a second? Can >> we meet again? >> I'm just trying to survive with this guy. >> Yo, she got a federal no warrant. >> DUI. >> DWLS3 and DUI. Oh, yeah. >> Uh, do you need any statements taken? >> No. >> [laughter] >> Oh my god. [laughter] Please, I want to go [laughter] away. >> You said you had a warrant out of where? >> I should have here. >> Here. >> Yeah, >> that's the only one you know about. >> I don't know. >> Okay. >> So, we might have to get that taken care of today. >> I am. >> Maybe. >> The suspect shared her tragic backstory. Her husband, a police officer, had died by suicide about a year and a half earlier, which led to her downward spiral. >> I'm just trying to I don't have anybody. >> Where do you guys usually stay at? >> Couch down the street. >> No, I'm working down the street. >> I've never been like this in my life. I just I don't I don't want to go to jail. Just please. >> Well, the warrant that you have is no bail. >> That's why we have to take care of it today. [laughter] >> Where'd he go? >> I think he just went back to the the truck. >> In the in the event that you do need to come back for trial, we we would provide the transportation back to Federal Way. Oh, I did not give him a heart. >> Um, >> please. >> Yeah, if he's still here, we can try to track him down. >> It's No, Bill. I'm not >> Well, do you know what it's for? >> It's just DUI. I mean, it's a very serious crime. >> Before being taken away, she was allowed to hug her boyfriend goodbye. Officers explained she would see a judge the following morning and could resolve her charges. >> That way, I can take care of this theft of the frames. transport. Yeah. >> Um and then >> I'll have you can I'm going to transport her. Can you >> When are you off? >> 17. >> Wait, no. 1900. >> You want to transport her? No. >> Are you sure? >> Can you just go get him and get him to give her a last hug? I'm going to take her to my car, which is over here. Okay, we're going to go walk the other way. >> Do you need anything from your bag? >> No. >> Okay. I know you don't want to go to jail, but let me get out. You're not going to let me out. >> Today is Sunday, so you'll see a judge in the morning. >> He's not going to let me out. What's it for? >> DUI, failure to appear and driving while license suspended without >> I haven't joined you >> in a while. Maybe that's why it's no bail because you didn't show up for the longest time. So that's why we need to get it taken care of, right? So that it doesn't follow you anymore. Priscilla, what's a good phone number? >> Hey, it's going to be okay. >> It's going to be okay. >> I'm not going to You want to leave me right? >> No. Never. >> Sorry. [laughter] >> We're going to give Don the bag. Okay. So, you'll have your bag. >> SP it out. better. >> Yes. >> Even better for us. 4 minute. Okay. And we can get better. We can get get ourselves together. >> We can get ourselves together. Okay. We can >> I don't know how to find you. Babe, I don't know. >> He's going to I'm >> The officer encouraged her to stay positive, emphasizing that handling her warrant was the first step toward rebuilding her life. He reassured her that even though her situation was tough, this could be a turning point. >> We went back and played back the video, verified it was her U-Haul. >> Yeah. >> Oh, 280. Even >> 280. >> Did you guys try to stop her or No. >> Oh, too fast. We're actually trying to stop someone else. You want to type the other part here? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. You want How'd you guys recognize her today? >> The U-Haul. Oh, okay. Oh, did I not mean to hit that button? Yeah. Okay. We should have just got it. >> Can you >> I'm sorry. >> Anywhere else. Can I go and score? Anywhere else, please. >> No, that's the only place that we do right now. >> Please. >> Why? Why is not score? >> Horrible. It's horrible. >> Yeah. When's the last time you went there? >> It was just an hour. I'm trying to stay in the office. >> Yeah. that you haven't driven for this many times or like you haven't driven for a long time, right? Yeah. That's what you tell him tomorrow and um that's why you couldn't appear to your court date. Hopefully, he'll understand that. Uh you also have other warrants. Do you know about them as well? >> Uh Lakewood and I think Pierce. Well, we're not taking you on those today, but I just want to make sure you're aware you have one for Lakewood for protection order violation DV and then um one out of either Pierce County Sheriff's or King County Sheriff's Pierce County Sheriff's Dy. But like I said, you need you need to try to start having that mindset of I messed up, but this is the new me going forward. So, doesn't matter what's happened in my past, I'm going to own up to it. And this is you going forward. You know, I need to take care of this. >> This is the start of you taking care of everything. And this is where you're not going to get everything um following you indefinitely because we're taking care of it. So, I'm very proud of you, Lucas. She was informed of additional warrants in Lakewood and Pierce County, but would only be processed for the current one. The officer reminded her to face her past mistakes and use this experience to start fresh. But this is still not the worst case. Just wait until you see this next one. On July 27th, 2025, police responded to a Walmart after loss prevention reports, a woman concealing clothing and dog food, scanning only select items. Surveillance clearly confirms the theft. That's good, sir. Good, sir. Thank you. Got Marie Cadney inside. She's got a basket full of stuff. Um, >> yeah. Has she checked out already? >> She's cashing out right now, so she she's about to walk out. So, okay. >> My guy's gonna make contact with her. >> Okay. >> She's right here on 29. >> Okay. >> She's got a basket full of stuff. >> The suspect identified as Marie Lackey spent nearly 3 hours shopping. She carefully scanned some products while hiding others behavior Walmart security recognized from her prior thefts at other stores. She had a bunch of She was in here for like 3 hours shopping. >> Okay. >> She had a bunch of clothes folded. Um and so what she was doing was she she scanned the outside items, but there was like three or four folded in between. >> She had a bunch of uh dog food like >> dog or frequent shopping. >> Yeah, I know Kohl's has dealt with her a lot. That's who sent us her information. >> Okay. Um, she usually stages the carts and has other people come in and get it, but in this case, >> at the exit, officers stop Lackey and escort her to the loss prevention office. She is read her Miranda rights and formally placed under arrest for shoplifting. Heat. Heat. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Hello, Mary. No, we don't. >> Yeah, just follow us to the office over here. >> Well, I can pay for it. >> Well, it's Yeah, it's too late now. We'll get everything over here. >> Do you have any idea what you need? >> Yeah. >> Do you have any other items in your in your purse or anything like that that you didn't pay for? >> Do you guys want to do you have your receipt as well? That way you guys can see what she >> So, just uh before before we uh start any other I'm just going to read you something. Just cuz you're not free to leave, okay? Doesn't necessarily mean you're going to go to jail or anything like that. Okay, right now you're not free to leave. Okay, you have the right to remain intelligent. Anything you say, can will be used against the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer, have a discussion with you while we while you are being questioned. If you cannot or hire a lawyer, someone will be appointed to you to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You can't. >> Lackey admits she might have missed scanning a few items, but insists she paid for most of her cart. A review proves otherwise. Over $538 worth of unpaid merchandise, a felony under state law. any time to exercise his rights and not answering my questions or make any statements. You understand me, right? If you want to talk to people. >> Okay. >> So, yeah, right now you're not free to leave. You're basically under arrest for shoping. Um, so what happened? >> I don't know. Like I just I just I kind of just like separate them and stack them and I don't know. Officers remind her of Walmart's zero tolerance policy, a lifetime ban from every Walmart location nationwide with only a slim chance of corporate review after a year. >> I tried to stand, but I probably did let some of them go through like on >> All right. >> So, you basically just >> I paid for most of it, but I know I probably didn't do. >> Okay. Well, I mean, that's why we're here. they saw you on the cameras. So, depending on the dollar amount, um, we'll just give you a citation. If they want you trespass, we're going to have you trespassed. Um, like I said, depending on the dollar amount. If it's not a felony amount, we'll give you that citation. >> No, I mean 500 >> 500 500 or more. >> Well, it's for the items that you didn't scan. >> Yeah, >> it's for the items that you didn't scan. So, as long as it's not 500 or more, we'll just cut you a citation and then um I'm sure they're going to want you trespass. So, we'll just have you trespass and you won't be allowed on any Walmart. Okay? >> And trust me, they're really good at what they do. That's all they do all day. Check cameras and people. So, if you decide to go to another Walmart, all this information is going to go to another Walmart. They're going to check you out there. They're going to see you there. And then after that, you will go to jail for trespassing. >> Okay? Just because we just advised you right now that you're not allowed at any Walmart here in Las Cruus at least. I know it's probably in El Paza, too, but >> yeah, I'll get the to keep the stuff that I paid for and all that. >> Yeah, you'll get to keep what you paid for just what you didn't pay for, obviously. That's what you're going to be charged with because you shoplifting. You get >> pay for it still. If I >> If you want to take it, if they let you. I mean, >> I think after Yeah. >> No. >> Yeah. I mean, >> you had a chance to pay for >> I mean I mean it is what it is. We don't take any offense to it, but then there's consequences and >> unfortunately you're not allowed in any Walmarts now. Okay. And it's a lifetime ban. Okay. So, unless you talk to their management and then >> I believe after maybe like a year or so people call corporate and then they decide whether you can or >> uh not yet. We still have the dollar amount to see. >> As long as I'm not. >> Yeah. I mean, just cuz you've been cooperative. Um, I'm not I'm not guaranteed. >> Records show she paid about $170, but unpaid items exceeded $500. Officers explained that Walmart surveillance is extensive, making it nearly impossible for shoplifterss to slip through unnoticed. >> That if you go shoplift at another store, the same thing's going to happen, right? Just with me. Uh, just cuz you've been cooperative with me and whatnot, I'll cut you that citation. You still have to go to court for it, obviously. Oh, >> she like buy quite a bit of stuff. >> That's the one. Yeah, that so far that's all she's paid for. >> Just this. >> Yeah, but we're we're She paid for it. It was 170 bucks. So, she did pay. >> Oh, okay. >> We're just trying to dissect. >> And I don't know, Marie, if it's the first time you do it or not, but like my partner said, they're >> they do this for a living, you know. So, they're good at what they do at the first. >> Yeah. And I mean, you're not the first one that does it. You won't be the last. But, you know, Walmart has pretty good security cameras. So, >> this is the only stuff she paid for. >> So, yeah. >> Do you know what what time what time she came in? >> I started watching her around 10:50. So, she might have been here 10:30 or so. >> Yeah. If if she scam, she's she stole more than she scanned. You know what I mean? I don't know if it's the first time it you do it or not, but or it's the first time you have you you got caught. But I mean, hopefully it teaches you a lesson to not do it again cuz like I said, this time, you know, you weren't placed in handcuffs or, you know, you weren't taken to the unit or anything like that. But I can't guarantee you that next time if you do do it, that's the same routine is going to happen. You know, it just depends. Yeah. I I don't know either. That's why they're they're checking right now. But >> that's why like I know like for some of them I just spend like shirt $4, you know, like cuz I didn't know what stories are. It's not that I was trying to just >> Lackey insists she wasn't trying to steal everything, blaming a little voice that told her she could get away with it. Officers confirm the theft total before tax was $558, requiring felony arrest. to steal everything. I know he wasn't. Well, I was trying to get all these that stupid little voice in your ear that says, "Hey, you could get away with it." >> Yeah. And like I said, they do this for, you know, for a living. So, >> they're good at what they do. So, >> yeah, >> even if you think you're going to get away, most of the time you don't. There's times maybe cuz they're not watching the cameras, but most of the time everybody gets caught. Sorry. >> $558. >> Correct. >> Is that with text or without >> before Texas 5? >> Yeah. So, I mean, >> is it? >> Yeah. >> So, unfortunately, you are going to be placed in handcuffs and take it to my unit. I don't know. Do you want to call somebody right now? >> Yeah. >> For to pick up your dog. That way, we don't turn it over to animal control. >> And I mean, >> there's no way like I could pay for some of it and hurt. How long will it take for them to get here? Cuz I mean obviously we can't >> not very long. >> We can't wait that long. Do you want to get that started? >> They're snowing at all around me. >> Matt, you shopper $50. Okay, that's I have a little bit less than that, but I I mean there's no way if they agreed to let me pay for something they're not going to pay, >> sir. You wouldn't let me at all. >> Nothing. Like like I told you, look, you might be going through some hard times, but like stuff that you do, there's going to be consequences to it. And unfortunately, today you're going to go feel for it. I mean, hopefully you won't do it later on, but I mean, that's I know it sucks, but when it comes to being a felony level, we I mean, we can come back on that. You can't. Can I just give him like my car keys and all of that? Yeah. Yeah, I can just give you my car keys and my purse and stuff, but I just leave my >> She also had her dog with her during the incident, distracting shoppers while she concealed items. Police arranged for someone she knows to pick up the dog so it doesn't go to animal control. >> How you doing, sir? >> No, it's okay, Papa. You're going to go with Chad, Papa. Okay. I'm going to leave him really loose. Okay. You can really cooperate. >> Do you guys need anything else for me? >> Good. >> All right. Over and put the seat belt on. Okay. Marie Elizabeth Lackey is officially charged under New Mexico statute 30- 16 to 20 with one count of felony shoplifting. Her case is referred to the district attorney backed by surveillance footage and receipts as evidence. Stealing may seem small at the moment, but once it crosses the felony threshold, the consequences can change your entire life. No matter how clever you think the plan is, surveillance always catches up in the