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 quick money. Some choose hard work. Others take the criminal route. From theft to identity fraud. Today, we're looking at scammers who thought 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. Reach >> in the back. I'm sorry. Put your hands behind your back. >> What's your name, dear? Put your hands behind your back. Interlace your fingers for me. >> On January 15th, 2025, police responded to a shoplifting call at Meer. Officers confront a woman exiting the store with unpaid merchandise. She initially hesitates, apologizes, and is detained. She saw me and stopped. What's up, dude? She saw me and stopped. Okay, there she goes. >> She's going out. >> Yep. >> Stop. Stop right now. Please stop. >> I'm stopping. I'm stopping. >> How are you? >> I'm good. How are you? >> I'm good. I'm good. I'm good. >> Put the phone down for me. >> I'm sorry. >> Stop. Don't reach in the back. >> I'm sorry. Put your hands behind your back. >> Please. Please don't do that. >> What's your name, dear? Put your hands behind your back. Interlace your fingers for me. Interlace your fingers like you're praying. >> Just hang tight. You're being detained right now. Okay, >> never mind. We're good. >> Robert 21. I got one detained on the grocery side. >> The woman identifies herself as Carara and cooperates while being searched. She insists her bag is hers and denies having an ID. Officers confirm she has not been arrested for shoplifting before. >> I'm sorry. >> I know. I'm sorry. >> I wasn't running. >> Okay. It looked like it for a minute. That's why. >> No worries. You said your name's Cararissa. >> Okay. >> All right. Why don't you have a seat, Carissa? >> We take her to the office. >> Everything's right in here. It's >> up to you guys. It's your show. >> I figured it'd be easier to take her to the office. Okay. >> All right. Do you have anything in your pockets? >> No, sir. I have nothing on me. >> Can I search you? >> Do you even have pockets? >> No, I don't. I don't have pockets. >> Is this your phone? >> I'm going to just I'm going to take that out. I'm going to put it in your bag. Okay. >> Can I pay for >> I'm going to use the back of my hand to check your uh >> I know that. I'm just >> sides. >> This bag is too, isn't it? >> No, that's my bag. That's my bag. I came in with that, sir. It's just an >> Victor 12. >> Was your ID in the purse? >> I don't have an ID. >> You don't have an ID? >> No. >> Before we go back there, let me get your information so we can we can work. >> No, sir. >> She says she came to the store alone, but later admits she rode with a man in a black sedan. Officers note this and look for the vehicle outside. >> Are you with anyone today? >> No, I'm not. >> How'd you get here? >> Um, I I mean, I rode with somebody. Yes. >> Where are they at? >> Uh, I have no idea. They were shopping as well. >> She came in solo. while we were outside. >> I did come in solo. Yeah, my dad kind of carried smoking while we were >> um I I don't know where he is. He I know he just wanted to grab a drink and come back. I don't know >> what kind of car is he in. >> I don't know what kind of car it is. It's a black car. I don't know. >> There's a male associated with her in a black car outside. There's anyone sitting out there, >> sir. I'm so sorry. >> I understand you're sorry. >> Oh, I know. >> The officer reads her Miranda rights. She becomes emotional saying she's homeless and living in a tent waiting for shelter placement at Esther Marie. >> So before I we talk anymore, I'm going to read your rights. Okay. No, I just you're in handcuffs, so I got to read your rights. Okay. >> I'm not going to say you're not going to jail, but I don't You're not 100% going to jail. Okay. Let's just take some deep breaths. We'll go back here. We'll do what we got to do on their end, and then we'll deal deal with what I got. Okay. >> I know. I'm just I'm sorry. I've never done this. It's not the end of the world. >> I know, but I just this all. >> This is why I don't ever do this. >> Where are you living at? >> I'm homeless right now. I literally live in a tent right now, but I'm waiting on a bed at um um Esther Marie. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> So, who's dude that you met? >> Um he's a really really good friend of mine. >> Officers inform her she will be trespassed from all Maya stores nationwide, including gas stations due to the incident. >> Anthony trespassing. What's that? >> So no matter what you are going to be trespassed from all meer anywhere where our meer logo is at you're not welcome gas stations included all across the country. >> Are you like also going to report ourselves just for our database? >> Um if you are caught even just walking on property and they recognize you they will follow >> Annie Meyer. >> Okay. The woman insists the items weren't meant to be stolen and that they were just things I need. Officers check her belongings for needles. She clarifies it's needle and thread. >> Have you noticed none of that's in my my cart? >> Thank you, Brett. >> Those are just things I need. That's all. >> Needles? Is that what it says? >> No, this says needle and thread. >> Is there Are you a user? >> No, there's needle and thread in there. Needle and thread. >> I'm not going to get poked by anything in here. What were you say about a black car out here? Is there somebody else I should be looking for? >> She arrived with a male. She thinks it was a black car, but I don't have any further description. >> All right, ma'am. Can you do me a slowly? >> A white guy or a black guy? >> Black guy. >> K. >> Black male. I'm try to get you more. >> Older car, newer car? >> Uh, older car. I don't have to sit down. >> Is it his car? >> Uh, no. I think it's sister's car. >> All right, ma'am. Do you see that? >> She admits she has a criminal history and was recently released from jail in November. She says she's been struggling with homelessness and working under the table for a construction company. >> It's a long list of things, sir. I mean, I've been struggling with addiction for a long time, but um I'm in myth clinic. I've been in my clinic since I got out. got out in November and um I've been doing a little bit. I mean I just I'm just homeless and I just started working and >> I got Where are you working at? >> I'm working for a construction company and it's like under the table really. Um but >> the total value of stolen merchandise is confirmed as $17.97. Officers explain the charges and note that she will be trespassed for one year, possibly longer depending on court discretion. >> Talk to you guys if I need to. Martin, you have a dollar amount. >> 10797. >> They're filling out now. >> Copy. >> I'd say this is going to be a physical. >> I walked on you. Does she have any 30s? >> No once, no warrants. It'll be a physical. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> So, like I stated before, you are going to be trespassing. >> Is this her life? The officer informs her she will be taken to jail per department policy. She pleads to speak with a supervisor, but they explain the decision is final. >> Going to be honestly, so we'll go from there. I don't I'm I'm not going to be like, "Oh, yeah, no." And then we have to go. So, I don't want to lie to you. >> I'm sorry. >> I don't want to lie to you if he says we got to go to the jail. >> You just really screw up so much for me right now. >> I got you, Chriso. You got to go to jail. Stay in there. Officers clarify she will be processed and released the same day as it's a low-level property crime and encourage her to cooperate during booking. >> Oh, I got you. >> Yes, she wants to talk to you. >> I said just a minute. >> The way that it works in Green Township is if you're arrested for shoplifting, you go to jail. It's a lowle property crime offense. You're going to be processed out. It's not like you're going to stay down there. I don't see anything. >> Carissa was arrested for attempting to steal 107.97 tons worth of merchandise from a Mera store. She was charged with theft shoplifting, specifically a low-level property crime. Even small thefts have real consequences. She lost her freedom and was banned nationwide. Honesty costs nothing but stealing can cost everything. If you like this video, please sign up for law zone to receive more. Look out for the next shoplifter who will react even more aggressively. >> Why? I mean, it's a very serious crime, but >> No, you 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. 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 guess it was the 15th. >> The 15th. Okay. I am. >> So that would have been what? Thursday. >> Okay. >> So you don't have an ID in this bag? >> Anything with your name on it? >> No. >> But you have a Washington state ID. >> I haven't got it yet. >> 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 I don't want to be funny. >> The woman lacked identification and initially hesitated to reveal her name. She eventually confessed to having been released earlier for a previous offense, but never checked into rehab. >> You don't. >> 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. >> I am going to go to >> Is it 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 in with >> Oh, okay. >> because my dad I got to check 12. >> I went to jail. >> I don't know. >> The phone number for you. >> I'm going to have her search you though. >> Yeah, I'm I know. This is >> How about an address? >> Who has the keys to the U-Haul? >> I don't. You do that. >> I I see what's going on, baby. You know what I'm saying? Sorry. >> I'm not just saying that's it. I'm It happened. You know, it wasn't intentional. I mean, >> I know I lost car. I had to stay with him. >> He's sleeping in the street. Somebody stole a car and everything. >> Yeah. >> I'm staying with him. >> Okay. >> I'm staying with him. My business. >> Yeah. Go ahead and take the check 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. >> Um, and we denied that return as well. >> That wasn't No. I didn't do I have no returnation. I've never been to station. >> Oh, I have my ID. >> Sorry. >> I have an ID. I want to go to the rest station. >> Yeah, 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 something? >> 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 happen. >> 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'm trying to >> I got a rehab and then I reh like >> 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. >> No, she got a Federalway Noel warrant. >> DUI. >> DWLS3 and DUI. Oh, yeah. >> Uh, do you need any statements taken? >> No. Oh my god. [Applause] I don't want to go away. >> You said you had a warrant out of where >> I have one here. >> Here? >> Yeah. >> That's the only one you know about? >> Okay. >> So, we might have to get that taken care of today. >> I am. >> Okay. >> 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 sorry. I don't have anybody. >> Where do you guys usually stay at? >> Couch. It's too late. >> Down the street. >> Yeah. I'm working down the street. I'm never going to chance. I don't I want to go to jail. There's >> Well, the warrant that you have is no bail. That's why we have to take care of it. >> 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 would provide the transportation back to Featherway. >> I did not give him a hug. >> Um, >> please. >> Yeah, if he's still here, we can try to track him down. No, >> it's No, Bill. I'm not going down. >> I'm out of it now. >> 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. >> Sounds good. >> Um, and then >> I'll have you can I'm going to transport her. Can you >> 17? Wait. No. 1900. >> You want your bag transport? >> No, I can. >> 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 the bank? >> Okay. I know you don't want to go to jail, but >> let me get out. 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 law. I haven't joined you in here >> 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? >> Be strong. Hey, it's going to be okay. It's going to be okay. I promise. um take you to school and then you can call anytime you >> never [Laughter] give Don the bag. Okay. So, you'll have your bag when you get off. >> SP [Music] even better for a minute. Okay. And we can get better. We can get get our minute. >> We can get ourselves together. Okay. We can't. >> I don't know how to find you. >> Babe, I don't know how to >> 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. Same hall. >> Yeah. >> 280 even. >> 280. Did you guys try to stop her or no? >> Oh, too fast. We're actually trying to stop someone else. Do you want me to type the other part here or? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. You want >> How'd you guys recognize her today? >> The U-Haul. >> Oh, okay. Did I not mean to hit that button? >> Yeah. Okay. We should have just got it. >> Anywhere else but >> I'm sorry. >> Anywhere else can I go and score anywhere else, please? No, that's the only place that we do right now. >> Leave. >> Why? Why is not score? >> We're all horrible. It's >> Yeah. When's the last time you went there? >> Just been 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. tomorrow. Take care of us. >> 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. 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. >> Okay, no more. >> You have them on [ __ ] Nice. >> Police respond on June 1st, 2023 to a department store theft in progress. A woman allegedly stole over $1,000 worth of high-end perfumes and merchandise. >> Good. How are you? >> Good. Good. >> What's happening? >> Look at you again. >> What's up? >> So >> So she stole? >> No, >> that's it. >> That one over here. >> Yeah, >> say less. All right. >> Matching up. >> But there's a thing though. So she has some stuff >> from other stores. >> No. >> So she So she came in the first month. She left. Dropped it off in the car. Came back. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Hello. She took all these fragrance. >> How much you looking at? >> 972. >> 972. >> Girl 972. and she's done this for us. I just don't know if I regular the police before. >> What happened? >> Same. >> All right, I'm going to go read her and I'll figure out >> she conceals the slippers and um the white pants inside the f room. I was there because when she came >> staff explained that the suspect bought a shirt but hid additional merchandise including slippers and pants inside her shopping bag. >> Came out the merchandise was gone but she she wasn't feel sure about it. I was like, "Okay, let's just let her pink." That's what she was saying. >> She just put it in her bag. >> Yeah, she put it all in the pink bag. >> The red one. >> Oh, yeah. >> Did she buy something, too? >> Yeah. So, she paid for a couple of things and then >> with the merchandise. Okay. >> And she takes that one, puts it in the bag. She paid for a set of dam starts walking around the store and >> yeah, she only paid for one shirt. >> That's it. >> And then she has it and then she cancels it. >> Question. Have you ever had her arrested before? >> No. First time. >> Officers note this might not be her first offense despite her claiming it's her first time being arrested. When you say repeat offender, I'm thinking like repeat. >> Oh my gosh, this Macy's is going to be the death of me. >> 14 JV. >> Oh, that's that's unbelievable. It's great. >> She did some dumb [ __ ] >> Okay. So, I'm going to talk to you cuz I'm the one who's going to take this. Um, >> so I have to read this to you before we talk. Okay. >> Do you have the right to remain silent? Do you understand? >> Say yes or no? >> Yes. >> Anything you say may be used against your court. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> All right. You have the right to talk to before and during question. You understand? >> Yes. >> All right. If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, one will be provided. >> During questioning, she admits stealing perfume because she loves perfume and had done this before at the same store >> for you before questioning without charge. Do you understand? Yes. >> All right. Has anyone threatened you or promised you anything to get you to talk to me? >> No. >> So, what happened? >> Take away the perfume. I love perfume. >> Mhm. >> And why? >> Coron's card. Sometime I buy and sometime I take them. >> Okay. So, you've done this before? >> Yeah. In this store? Yeah. >> Yeah. >> You guys want her trespass? >> You guys have notifications. >> How did you get here? Do you have keys? >> You care about? >> Yeah. Hello. Police confront her with surveillance footage showing her placing children's clothes into a car allegedly belonging to her aunt. >> All right, so here's the deal. They have >> emergency. >> They have you on video surveillance putting other children's clothes into the car. >> No, >> they left. Yeah, >> they left. Okay. Whose car is that? >> That was my friend. >> That was your auntie's car? >> That was your car. >> So, what happened with all these other things that you took? >> The shirts, some pants. >> They already took that with them. Can they come bring it back? >> So, otherwise, what's going to happen is they're going to be accessories after the fact. >> No, I got that. No, I paid for that. Okay. And what about all these other things? >> Officers warn her that anyone who took the stolen items could face felony accessory charges if the goods aren't returned. >> Yeah. Can they bring that stuff back? >> Can you tell them to come bring it back? >> We have to bring it back. >> Yes. Did you buy it? >> No. >> Otherwise, they're going to catch felony charges. You don't want that. >> Really making this harder and harder on yourself. >> We asked you earlier where the keys are. And what did you say? I don't have any keys. Okay. So, where >> are your keys? >> Okay, no more nice guy. Where's the keys? >> You have them on. >> Nice. You just lost all the trust. Good job. >> Give me the keys. >> [ __ ] up. You're nervous. >> Give me the keys. >> You're like a pro at this. You've done like >> After initially denying it, she is caught lying about having car keys, which officers later find on her. She's placed under arrest. >> Stand up. Stand up. Turn around. >> You're good. You lost it. >> They're in the back seat behind the driver's seat, right? >> Yeah. >> Put your hand facing in. >> That's fine. >> Nope. No more subtle. We were cool. We were nice. You lost it. >> Right. >> He knows where it is. Let's >> go. [Music] How am I going to put all the key? >> Where's the Where's the band key? >> He's putting your big purse in there. So, >> I didn't want to bring it back. >> Yep. I'm just going to bring it right back. >> The keys. >> Here. Widen your stance. >> Huh? >> Wide your stance. >> Do you have anything else on you? >> No. >> All right. If you do and you go into jail, you're just going to get in trouble and it's going to be another charge. Okay. [Applause] Nope. >> I mean, unless you want another charge, you know, >> for urinating. >> Drop that. Drop that paper towel out of your hand. >> Drop it. >> I want it so long. >> Go ahead. >> Listen, the quicker you get in, the quicker we leave. I don't go to jail so you can pee. >> I can't wait for long. Come on, man. >> While being taken to jail, she pleads to call someone to retrieve her car, apologizing for lying and claiming she was nervous. >> I'm being >> okay. the signal floor there. >> You can call her when you get to the jail. >> Overnight, she have a key. >> You can call her when you get to the jail. >> You got a number now? >> You can grab it when you get to the jail. >> You're going to pull the >> huh? >> You're going to pull the >> You can make a call once you get to the jail. Yes. Well, once you get processed that go 16, 10, 15, 10, 12, if they want to become, >> you can get it when you get after they book you in, >> please. >> Yep. >> I'm They won't I'm saying they won't tow away my car. >> Um, we're not going to tow it. If the mall wants to, they can. But >> that's what I'm saying. Can you just touch it now? Once we get to the jail and once you get booked in, you can call. >> Is that going to be too late? >> I don't know. >> I do not know. >> Please. >> Nope. You lied to us. >> You lied to us. >> I know. I tell you, I was nervous. I'm sorry. >> Okay. Well, >> I was nervous. And that's the honest truth. >> Okay. Even if you were nervous, you still lied to us. When you're nervous, that doesn't mean you lie. >> That is true. And I'm sorry. Okay. Appreciate that. I'm sorry. I just want to try to come get you. >> Like I said, once we get to the jail, once you get booked in, they will let you make a phone call. >> You can get a number from me, please. >> Well, see, I I'll tell you what. If we get to the jail and you do not pee in my car, >> I'm not going to get >> Okay. Once we get to the jail and then after we let you use the bathroom, I will call her while we are in there so she can pick up the car. >> You're going to be so late. >> It's not going to be late. The jail is like less than 10 minutes. The woman is later charged with felony grand theft and sentenced to 2 years of probation for stealing approximately $1,900 worth of perfume and clothing. Stealing for luxury only leads to lasting regret. Truth always catches up. No amount of perfume can cover the scent of dishonesty. What an unyielding shoplifter. The next shoplifter will react much more violently, so keep an eye out. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? >> Are we trying to scratch stuff? Let me just make my stuff. >> 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. >> Separate shoplift shop. You're wrong, dude. Don't come up saying Tell me what to do. >> No one's shopping withbody listening about anything. >> No, I don't care. Don't >> How much is the microwave? >> Listen to your own. Don't listen here. I >> listen go to check >> so far. [Applause] Hang on. Hang on. Where's your receipt? >> What are you not What are you not understanding about? Hang on. >> I said I know who you're talking to. >> I know who you're talking to. >> You said what do you mean? You can't leave the store. >> I'm not leaving. >> 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 you pay for this? >> Ma'am, you said it runs up as a dollar. So, we owe you $7 more. >> Dollar. >> A dollar. Maybe she'll get you one, too. >> Okay. >> This is Excuse me. So, let me bring it up. So, >> no. I I don't think you can buy this anymore. >> Yes, I can. Yes, man. I'm 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. >> I'm good at charge. I'm just trying to >> No, I'll charge you both for stuff. Let's go. >> Oh my god. Who stole what? >> Nobody stole anything. >> Steal nothing, bro. >> She just Oh my lord. >> Okay. In the office, man. >> In the office. You want to go in handcuffs or you want to go on your own? >> I didn't know. Listen, bro. He's 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. Put him in. >> No, I don't need no disability. >> I have a disability, man. Let's not do this. >> Okay. >> Let me put my money outside. Going to be fine. >> Here. Hold on. Can I just do this? You don't have to be like this. You don't I'm 50 something years old. I'm just saying you don't have 63. >> I know. Treat me with a little bit of respect. >> You treat me like you treat me your pissed off at you for causing all this crap. I didn't cause any crap. >> Don't do that. >> Do not turn on me, man. I'm not doing >> overdoing everything. Relax. >> Well, no. You haven't seen nothing yet. >> I know. Why are you pushing all this? >> I didn't do one thing. I made a decision. >> Put it in your Hold on a second. Don't take my money. >> The suspects could have been engaging in skip scanning, a classic selfch checkckout trick where you deliberately forget to scan certain items. But since they insisted the microwave rang up at just a dollar barcode, swapping seemed like the more likely con. >> You in my house now. Okay. >> 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 You're talking to me. Okay. >> You made something very simple to a customer. Okay. >> I said, "Let me pay you." >> 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 at the top of the box." Oh, >> 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. >> 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 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. >> No, you're scanning. >> But go back to me where I'm scanning the stuff. It shows me scanning everything I try to scan. >> Here, look. Check this out. >> Okay. >> All right. You're scanning. I'm scanning. >> It gives you the 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 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. I can do what you're saying. >> 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 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 that. 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 50ome years old, you know. I like the treatment and 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 sweet. >> You're 50s something years old. >> Don't give me to stare down, buddy. >> Just calm down, please. >> No, cuz it hurt you, but just please. >> It hurts kind of. >> Oh, it hurts 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 sharp. >> The male suspect wouldn't let up, arguing non-stop and turning a simple interview into a battle of wills, while the female suspect played it cooler, showing a bit more willingness to cooperate. >> Everybody is clear. Randy, you do have uh some history of organized retail 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 I can't come here for 3 years. for three years. It's standard. Everybody that comes through this office gets one of these. >> You know, theirs is it's particular to this Walmart. 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 I can, >> 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 I can, you're going to be facing failure. Okay. 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 acquies. >> I wasn't here last week. >> Oh, yeah. what this means. Understand that >> everybody's just >> acknled for >> 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. 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. We >> got Marie Adney 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, my guy's going to 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 item, but there was like three or four folded in between. >> She had a bunch of uh dog food. >> Oh, frequent shopping. >> Yeah, I 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. Stop. Stop. Bomb. Boter. Heat. Heat. Hello, Mary. >> Yeah, just follow us to the office over here. >> Well, I can pay for it. >> Well, it's Yeah, it's too late now. [Music] >> If you guys want to go. >> Yeah, we'll get everything over here. Do you have any idea what you need? >> Do you have any other items in your in your purse or collect that you didn't pay for? [Music] >> Do you guys want to do you have your receipt as well? That way you guys can see what you paid for. >> 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 nothing like that. Okay? Right now you're not free to leave. Okay. You have the right to remain in time. Anything you say can, will be used to consume the court for law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer. Have to be present with you while we while you are being questioned. If you cannot afford 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. tell you that 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 me. >> Okay. >> So, yeah, right now you're not free to leave. You're basically under arrest for shoplifting. Um, so what happened? >> I don't know. Like I just I just I kind of just always 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 scan, but I probably did let some of them go through like on [Music] >> 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. >> 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 assessing. >> 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 Paso, too, but >> yeah, I'll get this 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. >> Can I pay for it still if I >> if you want to take it if they let you? I mean, >> I think after Yeah. >> No. >> Yeah. So, I mean, >> you had a chance to >> 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, you can call corporate and then they decide whether you can >> uh not yet. We still have the dollar amount to see. >> As long as I'm not owner. >> 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 explain that Walmart surveillance is extensive, making it nearly impossible for shoplifterss to slip through unnoticed. >> See 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, >> like quite quite a bit of stuff. >> That's the one. Yeah, >> that so far that's all she's paid for it. >> Just this? >> Yeah, but we're we're She paid for it. It was 170 bucks for stuff. She did pay. >> Oh, okay. 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. [Music] >> 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 had 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 I like I know like for some of them I just like shirt $4, you know, like cuz I didn't know what 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 confirmed the theft total before tax was $558, requiring felony arrest. >> It is still I know he wasn't. Well, I was trying to figure 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. >> How many? $558. >> Is that with text or without >> before Texas? >> Yeah. So, I mean, >> 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 >> how long will it take for them to get here? Because I mean obviously we can't >> not >> we can't wait that long. Do you want to get that started? >> They're snowing it all around me. >> Ma'am, you shop with $50,000. >> Okay, that's it. If a little bit less than that, but I I mean there's no way they agreed to let me pay for something. >> There's nothing. >> 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 jail 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 can't turn back on that. >> Can I just give him like my car keys and all of that? Yeah. Okay. Yeah, Michael just give me my car keys and my purse and stuff, but I just leave. >> 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. >> It's okay, Papa. You're going to go with Chad, Papa. Okay. I'm going to leave him really loose. Okay. You've been really cooperative. >> Do you guys need anything else for me? >> Good. >> All right. Swing 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 end. After you see the next case, you may want to think twice. It's shocking. And for more videos, subscribe to Law Zone if you liked this. >> Okay, let's try this again. How does the name on your license appear? Because you're not coming back with no record. >> On January 1st, 2025, police responded to Target for an active shoplifting incident. The suspect, a woman in medical scrubs, because nothing says, "Trust me," like looking like you just left a hospital, caught stuffing merchandise into a coat. What the [ __ ] [Music] Hello officer. >> Hello. >> Sorry. >> Hi. >> Um, I didn't mean to do this. I can think. >> She's a registered nurse with about $300 in unpaid goodies. She tries the I'll pay now strategy, but officers explain that's not how theft works. You don't get to dine and dash and then offer your credit card when caught. >> Okay. So, uh she has her purse around $300 worth of unpaid merchants. You just take everything out. Okay. >> No, I'll pay for it. >> Yeah, take it out. >> All right. No, I was going to give it to my somebody. Okay, I'll pay for it. I promise. >> Right now, it's too late, right, to pay for it. You already tried stealing it. No, but I can always pay, right, sir? >> No, you cannot. >> Huh? [Music] >> But I'll pay for it. >> Have a seat, please. >> Have a seat. Do you have any ID on you? >> No, I don't have >> You don't have any identification? >> It's in my car. >> It's in your car? >> Okay. What kind of car do you have? >> Paper. >> What kind of car do you have? >> Just don't ruin my name. >> Huh? >> Just don't ruin my name. >> Don't ruin your name. Yeah. >> Okay. >> I promise. I promise. >> You ruined your own name, so I'm going to need your name. >> Have a seat. Do you have anything on your person that may uh hurt anyone? Like needles, >> knives? >> Don't Don't listen. Put everything down. I didn't ask you to do that. Take off that jacket for me. Put it over here. Don't go in your pockets. Listen to my instructions. Okay. >> Okay. Stand up. Take that jacket off. Place it right over here. Right over here. Place the jacket over here. >> Right there. >> Right there. Turn. Put your hands up. Turn around. >> Okay. Have a seat. >> Have a seat. >> All right. >> Is this your jacket? >> I'm sorry. Yes. >> It's mine, too. >> Is this yours? Yeah. >> No, that's mine. >> It's brand new. >> Yeah. >> Stop lying, man. Why you lying? >> No, bro. I put it over there in the back. >> I'll pay for it. >> Those are Ray-B bands. I think it's probably good. >> Yeah. Take a picture of you with just my records. >> But there always says like you can pay for No, not at Target. Only only a Walmart. murder. >> She argues that other stores looking at you Walmart let people pay after being busted. She throws in the it's New Year's. I have a patient and it's a birthday gift. Excuses for good measure. None of them work. >> Okay. Target's really serious about the and all that stuff. >> I know, but there's always you can pay for it at Walmart. Not in here. No, you cannot pay for it no more. Okay. >> Well, can can I resolve it? >> Um, >> it's new year, >> so please. >> I know. New year. Give me. >> Um, so okay. >> No, I'm not. I don't speak Spanish. >> You speak Spanish? Where are you from? >> Philippines. >> Philippines. Okay. When you listen, I can I can pay for this. I'm professional. >> So, I'm professional, too. And I got to do my job. >> Sumaya. Sumaya is your middle name. >> Yeah. Oppo. >> Huh? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And your last name is uh >> Yeah. Listen, I know this stuff. I know that when you do that, you can always pay. So, don't go through too much. It's new year. Very sorry. >> Please. >> I don't care. >> Please, sir. >> No, this you're saying $300. $300. >> I'll pay you for >> What is your address? >> Do me a favor. Don't argue with him. >> Okay. >> Okay. Everybody has a job to do. Right. >> Okay. >> This is his job is to catch people who steal. Right? If the company has an ordinance that they're not going to let anybody go past a certain amount, then that's his job to continue and follow that ordinance. >> Okay? >> It's not yours to dictate whether or not he could let you go or now you want to pay for all the [ __ ] that you took. >> Okay? >> Can I pay for it? Cuz I have to give it to somebody tonight, please. >> Mhm. >> It's a birthday. I still have a patient to go. So, >> if I can pay for it, I know >> what what what do you do for a living? >> I'm a nurse. >> You're a nurse? >> She hands over her ID, says she's from the Philippines, and insists she's never been arrested for theft before. Officers finish the paperwork, and load her into custody. >> A registered nurse or >> I'm a registered nurse. >> Registered nurse. Okay. What brings you over here? >> No, I have a patient nearby here in um North Latro. So, I go past >> North Latro. Yeah. >> Okay. >> I didn't mean to like what I said. I'll pay for it. It's New York. I know Walmart does that, but I know. >> How many times have you been arrested for uh retail theft? >> Never. >> What about theft in general? No. >> Just first time cuz I'm rushing. >> Okay, let's try this again. How does the name on your license appear? Because you're not coming back with no record. >> Okay, >> we can go to my car. What? >> I want to pay this because I want to >> Hold on a minute. What? >> Mari Somaya. >> Okay. Is the name Somaya? >> Middle name. >> Is that spelled out in your license? >> S U M A Y A. That's Filipino. >> Can you give me a copy of the video and stuff? >> Yes, sir. You have you have a USB? >> Uh, yeah. >> Yeah, I can put it in there. >> And also, uh, do you have any complaint forms? >> Yes, I do. Are they the new ones? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. [Music] >> Yes. The same the same way you get the number. The same. Turn around. All right, let's go. >> I'm not running. >> Huh? >> What is it? >> Very sorry for me. >> You're very sorry for you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I'm married to a cop. >> You're married to a cop? No, you're not. >> I am. New Hampshire. Starky. Look it up. >> New Hampshire. >> Yeah. >> Where's that in the the state of New Hampshire? >> Oh, okay. So, he's not a cop anymore. She mentions being married to a former US Air Force member, expresses regret, and still gets hit with a felony retail theft charge. She's booked, then released with a court date. >> I used to be US Air Force. >> Huh? >> He used to be US Air Force. >> He used to be reserved. >> Yeah. >> My son. >> Meanwhile, across the store, Target Loss Prevention has another woman detained. This one with $664 in unpaid items. She thinks she'll just fill out some forms and be on her way. >> She would simply complete paperwork and be released. But officers arrived. >> But it was okay. >> It wasn't my fault. You >> said you weren't calling the cops. >> You said that alerted them. So, but you have to sign right here. >> I'm not signing a blank piece of paper. >> All right. Well, I mean, >> she's furious because she was told the police wouldn't be called. Staff say she was seen shoveling items into a giant bag and walking past the checkout like she owned the place. Target asks for her arrest. >> Yeah, clearly. >> Like, thanks for lying to me, dude. >> Do you have your ID or driver's license? >> No, I just gave him the information I had. I don't have an ID. I'm trying to catch you. This is crazy. I didn't know that he promised he wasn't calling the cops, but not >> I wasn't stealing. Just steal, sir. But you were still right. How much your last name? >> 664. >> All the shopping carts. >> Am I going to jail right now? >> I don't know. >> Are you guys arresting her? >> I don't know. >> What do you mean? You know, how do you not know? >> Cuz I don't know what happened yet. I have to talk to them. I'm just asking you for your information. >> I just want to know if I'm in >> Yeah, I know you're in a huge rush. I'm not going to rush that. >> I don't know if you're going to jail. I haven't talked to him yet. >> Okay. >> Have you heard me talk to anybody but you since I walked in here? So, slow down. >> Okay. >> You're not going anywhere till we're done. >> Yeah. Clearly. >> Clearly. Uh, what's going on? Busy. She was shot coming in, had a huge bag. She started putting merchandise in her bag as she was walking the floor. Found her bag. Then after that, she came up to the front, passed all the check lanes, went downstairs without paying for it, and that's when we brought her. >> Okay. How much stuff has been taken? >> 664. >> Okay. What do you guys want done then? Do you want her arrested? >> Yeah. >> Really? >> Wow. >> Can you take your purse off? Stand >> up. >> Officers tell her to drop the bag and get ready for a search. She refuses to sign paperwork. bad mouths target employees but eventually admits, "Yeah, I did it." >> Drop the bag. We'll have check bags around your bag. Okay. >> Okay. >> I have a nap. Can I pull this out? >> Too, >> huh? >> We'll explain everything later. >> Oh my god. >> I want my bag and my purse. >> Thank you. Nothing illegal in there, right? That we have to worry about, >> guys. We're going to search. >> You have anything on your person? There's my female officer that searches you and lock up. >> I'm not signing that piece of paper cuz there's nothing on that piece of paper. >> Okay. >> So, got like that. >> Okay. >> He lied to me. Obviously, not that it matters. I did something wrong. You know what I mean? Like, I get it. But that's not how it played out. >> Other elf, right? No, >> cuz we're going to have a female search. >> Oh my god, that was so rude. He's [ __ ] dude. Target sucks. First of many offenses. I'll probably have throughout my almost experience and career. Dude, God, I'm sorry, but I didn't do the crime, so I guess I got to do I hope they don't [ __ ] make me spend the night in jail tonight. >> She spends the night in jail, also charged with felony retail theft, and is released the next day with her own court date. Stealing, no matter the excuse or profession, carries serious legal consequences. Once court payment offers won't erase the crime or prevent arrest.