We got you on camera. Uh, folding clothes with not and not scanning all items. >> Dawn and Daff a a necklace that she puts back. The bracelet never gets worn back. >> In the modern age, cameras are everywhere. Dash cams can unexpectedly capture crashes on highways. Store surveillance cameras can catch shoplifterss in the act. [music] And body cams can record the unbelievable behavior of suspects. >> Sir, you going to bust my lip? Sir, you busting my lip. GO. YOU BUSTING MY LIPS. YOU BUST MY LIPS. >> WAIT, WAIT. I'm not I'm not asking you not to take me. I'm not asking you not to take me. I'm just asking. >> You'll see all of that in today's video. When shoplifterss didn't know Walmart watched their every move. We are This is Law. Don't forget to like and subscribe. Starting with this woman who even knew how to play the victim card. >> You willing to give me a chance to not be actually arrested and go to court? They think that I, you know, a pro at doing this because he says I wasn't nurse at all. >> On the 28th of July 2025, police were dispatched to Walmart after receiving a report of a woman suspected of shoplifting. The suspect allegedly attempted to leave the store with multiple unpaid items. This was what happened when officers stopped her. Might >> as just leave the car right here and then walk with me cuz we got you on camera right now. Skip thing. So right now I'm officer there Los Chris Police Department. We are detained right now investigation for shoplifting. All right. Can I just go back and pay for this stuff? >> No. So, we're going to go to the office right now, but I'm letting you know that I will watch you on camera. So, I'm telling you right now, you are detained at this time >> because I didn't ring up, sir. >> Yeah. And I'm not going to put you in handcuffs as long as you promise that if you do anything other than cooperate, I will use force upon you. Okay? >> Can I choose to pay for this? >> No, we're past that cuz you already left all points of sale. So, let's go ahead and walk over here. Now, I'm telling you right now, unless you want you to listen right now. I'm escorting you over here. You can talk to them in there. I got you. But I'm telling you right now, anything other than cooperation, I will use force upon you. Okay. >> So, let's walk this way. I got you. >> I'm just letting you know, ma'am. I'm just advising you now. That's a warning. >> Yeah. No, no. >> So, right now, like I said, we got you on camera uh folding clothes with not and not scanning all items. Also, the sunglasses that are in your purse. >> Okay. >> All right. Is there any other items that you have on you that you attempted to take from the store? No, >> it's just what we saw. >> The woman appeared to believe her actions were not a big deal, showing little to no remorse. Even when asked for her reason, it hardly seemed justifiable. >> So, what's your reason for you trying to take the items? Do you have money to purchase it? >> I just I'm very low income. I'm a single mom raising I have my my two daughters, one of special needs and and very sick right now. Um, I just >> Did she put other tags on some of them? >> Huh? >> You said she replaced some of the tags. >> Yeah, these that I'm taking out are the ones that she was putting on. >> Okay. Just so I could have that for my report. >> Yeah. Just I mean, I'm just very low income and just I don't know. I've never done this before. I just >> never done it before or you never got caught before? >> No, I haven't. I haven't. I haven't done it. Cuz the way you strolled around and what we watched you, it looks like you've done this before. Especially to know that I had I wouldn't have been caught. >> You know what I'm saying? If I had this before, I probably if I was made a habit of it. You know what I'm saying? >> I don't also Walmart Walmart would like you to be trespassed from all of them. >> So, you are never welcomed at any Walmart in the city of Los Crucius. >> You understand? If you do come back to any Walmart, you will be arrested for trespassing. >> All right. >> Like, can I tell my son, please? >> Uh, right now, no, ma'am. >> Okay. I'm supposed to go take my daughter to school, too. Today's her first day, and she's very wondering what happened. >> She repeatedly brought up her family as if trying to portray herself as a family oriented woman and begged the officers for sympathy. Shortly after, she bluntly gave a rather shameful excuse. no way at all that anybody would be willing to give me a chance to not be actually arrested and go to court and deal with all of this. I mean, >> no, ma'am. >> We have a zero >> need me. >> We have a zero tolerance right now. >> I understand that. I I do. I understand that. I just My daughters really need me and I've never done anything like this before in my life. You can look my record is completely clean of everything. I just made a bad choice today and I don't understand why. >> I just can't believe you. >> So, to let you know, >> I've been doing this for a little while and watching you on camera and how calm you were. No show signs. >> Trust me, I wasn't calm. >> Well, >> like I said, I've been I've been observing people for the last 15 years. And when they're about to commit a crime or committing a crime, usually there's signs that they're showing that they're nervous or they're just different than everybody else. You showed signs of no nervousness, no anything, no care at all while you're walking around. So like you saying that this is the first time. I don't believe you and I'm I'm straight up with people. >> I'm sorry. I I'm going to tell you right now to lie. >> I'm Yeah. a lot right now cuz you're going to jail. >> I'm I'm being totally cooperative, totally honest about everything. >> Well, I'm just letting you in. >> Yeah. No, no, no. >> It was clear that the woman's attempt to gain sympathy had completely failed. At that point, the officers gave her a chance to call her family and explain what had happened. >> Um, something really bad. Um, I got caught stealing stuff at Walmart on Valley and so they are arresting me and I probably won't get out tomorrow. And I I don't know why I do this today. You know why I don't do this stuff. I just, you know, things have been really tight right now and I just >> What is the case from? >> I don't know yet. But he says that it's a zero tolerance. Close the face wip the face wipes on our face. Yeah. She's expecting me to bring her lunch at 12:00. >> I'm worried about Britney. I know she's with her, but worried about Britney because, you know, [laughter] get her in sooner to the doctor, but I don't know what to do. He said probably till tomorrow because the judge and I, you know, I tried talking to them to see if they, you know, just I don't know how it works. Is that me? >> I just made a show and then let me go >> and and I mean they think that I, you know, a pro at doing this because he says I wasn't nervous at all. Of course I was nervous. How do you tell? I mean, different people show how they're nervous. Different people have never done this before. Otherwise, if I was a pro, I wouldn't have got caught. Am I right? Like, you know, I'm in the office with them. Um, >> if you paid attention, she kept acting pitiful to her family while looking at the officers as if trying to play on their emotions. She even took the conversation with her family further to do just that. >> Well, she's trying to do a go to school right now. Yeah. A lot of people do way worse. And I've been totally cooperative. I haven't argued with anybody or done anything. I, you know, I mean, yeah. Yeah. I know they let the crackhead kids loose all the time. I know. I know cuz my nephew's one of them, but I don't know. I just need to let you know. >> You're going to keep throwing shots at me. Get off the phone now cuz I'm giving you a courtesy. Yeah, you are. >> Sir, I'm just saying. >> I'm not going to play your game. I'm not going to play your game. So, either you talk to him and let them know what you're going to do and get off the phone or I'm going to just make you cut it now. >> Do you see how rude he's being with you? >> I'm not rude. I'm not being disrespectful. >> Bad towards him. Have I said anything bad towards us? >> Ma'am, you're trying to play the victim card here and it's not going to work cuz you're not the victim right now. >> I admit to what I did was wrong. I'm not playing the victim. >> All right. So, let him know what you need to do with your children and then we'll go from there. All right. >> And even my son know >> Okay. Well, let your son know what to do with your other children and then get off the phone. >> Okay. I don't know. Like, um I would cuz I would rather not leave the truck here. Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye. My son's going to come get my keys so he can take the truck home. >> Okay. We'll we'll we'll go ahead and do that with all the other property you have here. I mean, your wallet there. You wanted to go with your son as well. In the end, Kimberly Jackson was charged with shoplifting and switching price tags to pay less for merchandise. Making excuses and seeking sympathy cannot undo a bad decision. Accepting responsibility is the first step toward making things right. Next, this former law firm employee stole $3.5 million from her employer. >> I'll never do one, >> but you do have a warrant. >> I didn't do that. Okay, >> that's why I'm here. >> It's a long story. I didn't have >> We lost our apartment. I've been living in a hotel. >> On the 22nd of March 2025, officers received a report that a wanted woman had been spotted there. She was accused of embezzling millions of dollars from a law firm where she had once worked. Officers were dispatched to the restaurant where she was dining. And this was what happened next. >> I'm a friend. >> Okay. Jess, you looking for somebody? >> Yeah. >> What color? What color is there? >> Right there. Green ponytail. >> Hello, Miss Renee. Can you follow me, please? >> I'm sorry. >> Can you follow me, please? >> Renee, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. In fact, the man holding the phone was her former boss, who had spent months searching for her after discovering the massive amount of money that had been stolen. The woman also immediately appeared nervous, as if she understood exactly what was happening. >> Just go ahead out the door. >> Can I get my stuff? >> What? How? What? What stuff do you have? >> My purse. My jacket. >> Where is it? >> Right in there. >> All right. I'll search one and come back and get it. [music] >> Did you drive here? No. >> Spell your first name. >> Spell your first name for me. >> R E N E. >> Your date of birth? >> 61362. >> You know what this in reference to? >> Yes. >> What is it? >> Uh, some money I took from the T. >> No. You got a warrant? >> No. >> Okay. You have a warrant. Um, what property do you have in there? >> Uh, my purse in my jacket. >> Purse in your jacket. Could this young lady get it for you? >> Yeah. Could you get mine? It's It's um by where the >> Do you want me to hold it here? >> No, Jason. >> As long as you're cooperative, you won't have an issue. But if you not cooperative and you give me a hard time, then of course I have to stick down to that. >> I'll never do you. >> But you do have a warrant. >> I didn't know that. Okay. >> That's why I'm here. The woman claimed she had no idea that a warrant had been issued for her arrest. Moments later, she also admitted that she had taken money from her former workplace. >> Ticket in Broward. I I just since I lost my job with him, I haven't been able to pay it. And >> Gotcha. >> It's a long story. I didn't have We lost our apartment. I've been living in a hotel for the past 6 months. So, I didn't have the money to do anything. >> Okay. >> Nothing illegal on you at all? >> Oh, absolutely not. >> No guns? >> No. >> No drugs? No, >> none of that stuff. Okay. >> C. >> C. >> Where's Valdez? Where's Valdez? >> Oh, whose car? >> Uh, Valdez. >> I need a star. So that >> everything that was at the table is in there. >> Um, >> you got his number? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Up to that point, the woman had been fairly cooperative with everything that was happening. However, to prevent any possible attempt to flee, officers proceeded to place her in handcuffs. >> Place cuffs on you in the front. Okay, we're just It is what it is. I got a bunch of >> Oh, I understand. >> All right. >> You have anything else in your pocket besides that? >> I have a a hotel key in my back pocket. >> Okay, that's fine. We're just We're more concerned about weapons. >> Yeah. I I do not like weapons. >> Go ahead and have a seat. >> All right. So, again, I'm giving any issues. I'm going to make you comfortable as possible. Right now, my thing is I I can't keep him tied up. We're going to head to my office. >> I'm going let you freely do whatever you want to do to an extent >> and then uh we're going to head to the jail after that. >> Okay. >> I I've just got to complete your paperwork. That's all. >> Is there any chance that I would be able to get out and take care of things? >> As long as I look at I got to look at your information. All I know right now is you have one. You confirm your identity to me. I already knew who you were. I saw the picture of you. I knew it's you. >> Right >> now, I got to look at everything in the detail and see and let you know your bond information, let you know what's going to happen, etc., etc. >> I appreciate it. >> Okay. So, just give give me give me time. >> You got it. Thank you. >> I'm really sorry. There's this happened and there's something this guy was burglarizing cars over here. So, he's on the stretch of a fire rescue. We're going to make sure fire rescue is okay and then we're going to go. Okay. Sorry about the delay. Is there any way we could loosen this a little bit? I tried to pull back and >> even while while I have you here, I'll just take it off. >> Okay, >> I'll put it back on. >> Okay. Oh, thank you. I can breathe. >> Shortly afterwards, she was taken to the police station where the full amount involved and the charges she would face were officially determined. >> Issue 41725. Money laundering. >> Huh? >> Grand Theft over 100K. >> I don't know about the money laundering part, but Okay. >> So, you So, you have no bond. You got to see a judge. The judge is going to give you a bond in the morning. 0 7:00 in the morning. >> How does bonds work? I'm all new to this. >> So, if it was if it was uh bondable, then the bond would be here. The numbers will be here. >> Mhm. >> Um but when it's no bond, that means the judge want to see you. >> Okay. >> Before. So, you can he's going to give you stipulations. >> All right. >> But there is a chance that I can get out tomorrow. >> Tomorrow morning. Yeah. after he give you your bond and your stipulations. Yes. >> Okay. You wouldn't be able to answer anything until I see the judge because you wouldn't know because Okay, I got it. >> How you doing? >> I'm not quite sure. Well, I kind of know. >> You kind of know? >> Yeah. >> You got a good idea? >> The woman, Renee, was charged with multiple counts of grand theft and moneyaundering after allegedly stealing more than $3.5 million from her former employer. She later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. No matter how long someone avoids responsibility, financial crimes eventually catch up. And honesty is always less costly than deception. Next, this woman landed herself in jail over nothing more than a single hamburger. >> Well, they're saying that you didn't pay yet. >> No. No, I did pay. >> We're not doing that. Okay. Not doing that. >> Nope. On the 20th of August 2024, police were dispatched to an airport hotel after receiving reports of a woman who had allegedly engaged in fraudulent behavior there. More specifically, she had used a non-existent room number to charge a meal in an attempt to avoid payment. When officers arrived at the scene, hotel staff provided statements detailing the incident. >> Hair like was curly. She had a blue bag. >> Okay. >> Um had on some capri pants. I think it was like tan white. Um, so basically she just sat at me and I've seen her several times before. She usually comes and asks for paper or water or whatever the case may be. Today she had a meal and she wrote um a room number down and since I was familiar with it, it was like, "Hey, check the room number. There's nobody." >> Okay. Is this something is this your policy that you checked before starting? >> Well, no, we noticed her from before she >> So this is why you did that. >> Correct. We noticed that she was a frequent visitor of the hotel. Okay. >> So, I did a due diligence check and obviously is not out there. >> So, would you think she's homeless? >> I'm assuming so. Like I had an interaction with her maybe 3 months ago and she uh said that she was related to some tycoon building. I think maybe some type of >> something, but she can't just come in. [laughter] >> Yes, ma'am. >> Well, being that she's not here. >> Okay. >> We can check the area for her, but not much we can do right now. Um, I guess you can inform your staff just not to surfer next time without payment first. >> Do you have any cameras where you can get like a >> maybe a picture? >> Picture of it. >> I got a picture of it. >> Yeah. Can you see it? >> Absolutely. >> And maybe post that somewhere where everybody can >> Yes, sir. >> Did you guys say anything? >> Yes, ma'am. I asked her when she came up here. I said, "Well, man, there's nobody." >> Shortly afterward, officers approached the suspected woman using the photo provided by hotel staff. She appeared completely unaware of what was happening and even seemed surprisingly cheerful as she faced the situation. >> Okay. Who said 66? That's for today. He's up there. >> And what's your name? >> Okay. You happen to have ID on you? >> I don't have it. He has my Who? My father. I'm supposed to meet him later today. He just got there a few minutes ago. >> And I'm not ready to go upstairs yet. >> Okay. Yeah. >> Well, we were going to have a >> Okay. Yeah. >> Well, they're saying that you didn't pay yet. >> No, no, I did pay. He paid my father. >> It's charged. But >> yeah, you charge him to the room. >> Yeah, >> but there's no one in that room in that room. He is in the room. Call the room. >> Okay. So, come on. Come back upstairs with us. >> No, no. Call the room. >> They've done that already. >> No. No. Call them right now. You have a phone. >> They've done that. >> I'm not going to be held up there for a build and the bartender said. >> Not yet. My father's giving it to me. >> So, even more reason to come upstairs. >> For what reason? >> To get your boarding pass. Come home. >> Your father's upstairs. Remember? >> My father will come downstairs and get me. I don't need you to bring me to my father. >> Okay, ma'am. >> The woman refused to go up to the room she claimed to have, which only made it seem more likely that no such room existed. She even tried to leave to avoid further questioning. >> Folks upstairs. >> There were plenty of folks upstairs. >> I'm not doing this. >> Yes, ma'am. Stay here. Stay here. >> You will not touch me. I'm telling you, I will touch you. We're going to go upstairs and pay the bill. or you're going to the other. >> I don't have >> cash on me. My mother is paying for >> Okay. Do you have a card? >> Do I have a card? >> Do you have a card to make the >> payment? I said I do not have any form of payment. >> Okay. But you have eaten at a restaurant. >> Because David said to me, "Char David is the bartender." >> Okay. >> We say charge your room and if it's not paid, I will pay it. >> So David is upstairs with the bartender. Okay. So, come upstairs and let's talk to David. >> Okay. >> Let's go. >> Fine. And don't touch me. >> Is there someone you can call now? >> Okay. Thank you so much, David. >> I'm going to leave. >> No, we're not going to leave. Either we're going to pay the bill or you're going to be arrested. I'm telling you that. >> It was clear that she had not paid for the bar service through any method. The situation grew increasingly tense as she repeatedly insisted on leaving, forcing officers to warn her. >> In the airport, >> ma'am, you're not leaving. >> Yes, I am. No, you're not. You do not arrest someone for a hamburger. Ma'am, >> you will be arrested for that hamburger. >> For what? >> For not. >> And what is the charge? >> Yes, sir. >> And how long is the charge? How can you How long to arrest someone for a hamburger? >> Ma'am, are you going to pay for it today? >> I said I want a bill for it. >> Do you have anything? There's no one there. >> Okay. Actually, >> can I have the receipt? I want to take >> No, I want the bill for It's my bill. >> Ma'am, can you drop your backpack? >> It's your It's your backpack. >> We're not doing that. We are not doing that. Nope. Drop your Drop everything. Just let it go. >> Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Those are my things. >> Okay. They'll go right with you. >> With you. They're going with you. >> You're going to You're going to stay with us for a second. I don't have the extra set with me. >> You don't? >> No. I usually bring the extra set, but just relax. Okay. Don't spawn on us. You'll be all right. >> You're attacking me. >> No, ma'am. You're being you're being arrested >> for a hamburger. >> For theft of service. >> For that for a hamburger. >> Yes, ma'am. You you you purchased something here, right? >> I agreed to pay for you agreed to pay for it. >> My father's money. >> Okay. Well, there's no one registered on my right hand. >> It certainly did not seem like the first time the woman had engaged in this kind of behavior. Even after being arrested, she showed no sign of concern and instead continued to display an air of arrogance. I want to be kept somewhere safer than this. >> What's that mean? >> I am a god. >> You hurt me with my arm and you're going to be punished. >> I'm going to hold on to your arm because you're acting erratic and I want you to calm down. >> I'm not erratic >> and walk with us. Okay. >> I'm a woman. >> We've explained everything that's happening so far, but >> I'm not erratic. >> You're abusive. >> Uh, should you? >> Yep. T. There we go. >> That'll be theft of service >> for 3464. >> All right. >> Don't see why. >> Have a seat right here. >> Trying to run. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I'll sit when I'm ready to sit. Thank you. I'm a lady. Have a seat. I'm a lady. >> Have a seat. >> I'm a lady. >> Even more reason to sit. >> Have a seat. Thank you. >> A lady sits when she wants to sit, not when she's told to sit >> for a 3464 handler that is paid off. >> The woman was charged with theft of service. Repeated dishonesty and arrogance may delay accountability, but they cannot erase the consequences of fraudulent actions. Even worse, the woman tried to play the victim in front of the police. >> I don't have nothing out of there. Whatever my boyfriend just had it, this right here, this is the only thing that beats. So you just going to bust my lip? So you going to bust my lip? So you busting MY LIP. GO. YOU BUSTING MY LIP. YOU BUSTING MY LIPS. >> On the 28th of March 2021, police received a call from a CVS store reporting a disturbance involving an intoxicated couple who had been yelling outside the business. But when officers arrived and made contact with them, they quickly discovered there was far more going on. >> Hey guys, what's going on? >> That man. I don't got none of his [ __ ] He better say [ __ ] to me. >> What's going on? >> Nothing. and I just came here to buy my stuff and I asked her what the stuff was and she told me she didn't know. So, I was going to get back in the car. >> Okay. >> I don't know, babe. You um What happened? >> Are you guys okay to drive? >> Oh, I'm I was drunk. I'm drunk. But I'm I'm drunk enough to drive though. >> No. >> Well, I got my cousin coming to pick me up though. I can wait for my cousin to come pick me up. >> Yeah, that's fine. But you can't drive. >> I'm going to wait for my cousin come pick me up then. Baby, you call whatever police. That's why I be trying to tell people to callated. >> So, have you been drinking too? No. >> Can you drive? The anti- theft alarm sounded, signaling that the woman had taken merchandise without paying for it. She didn't hesitate to admit it moments later, acting as though there was nothing wrong. >> I don't have nothing out of there. Whatever my boyfriend just had it, this right here, >> this is the only thing that beat. She can have this back. Yeah, you can have this, ma'am. >> All right. Here. Here. Don't Don't me. Okay. But this is my bag, sir. This is my bag. Listen. This is my bag. I gave her this. >> 16. Step it up. >> Excuse me, sir. I gave her this. Wait, wait, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. >> Sir, this is the only thing I gave her that my bag is not is not hers. >> Okay, I'm just going to figure that out. >> Okay, but why are you going to secure you until that happen? >> Well, why are you trying to handcuff me? >> You are not under arrest. >> Okay, but what are you handcuffing me for? I I don't steal. I'm not stealing. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Well, what are you handcuffing me for? I don't I don't I'm not stealing. I'm giving HER THE NAILS BACK. >> Stop fighting. >> I'm giving her the nails back. Hey, baby. STOP BEING SO HOSTILE with me. >> Okay. Well, stop fighting and put your hands on your stealing. I I'm giving her her her nails back. >> Okay, you still over there. >> Okay, I appreciate it. I'm just securing >> Okay, I'm just giving her her nails back. They're going to nail. I had them up under my arms. You seen I didn't want them. >> Drop this stuff. Okay. >> Okay, get it. OKAY, STOP GRABBING MY ARMS LIKE THAT. WHAT YOU GRABBING MY HANDS FOR? >> CUZ you're tensing up. >> I'm not tensing up. Don't grab my hand. >> Everything she did only reinforced how unstable and erratic she appeared. But the situation was far from over. And even after she was placed in the patrol car, the chaos showed no signs of slowing down. >> Why do I have to sit in the car? I don't have to sit in no car. >> Okay, I CAN STAND BY THE CAR. I DON'T HAVE to sit in no car. >> Sit in the car. >> I don't have to sit in the car. >> So, you just going to bust my lip. So, you going to bust my lip. >> So, you busting my lip, THOUGH. YOU BUSTING MY LIP. YOU BUSTING MY LIP in the car. >> And you busting my lip. I ain't do to you. >> All right. Can I talk to you for a minute? >> 17. You can slow down. I got one in the car. >> All right. >> Yes, sir. >> Thank you for being calm. >> Yes, sir. >> What's going on? >> Listen, we came in the store. Look for some nails. >> Temple. >> She had nails up on her home. She must forgot cuz she drunk. >> Okay. >> So, I'm saying she hands you. >> Okay. >> Do you have any of their merchandise? >> No, I don't. >> Okay. I got one female in the car screaming. >> Okay. >> It's a mess. All right. Is this your car? Yes, ma'am. >> That's her car. >> Do you have a valid license? >> Yes, I do. >> Are you able to drive? Yes, sir. >> Have you been drinking, too? >> Okay. I'm going to have you hang out here until I figure out what else is going on. Okay. >> The man seemed eager to stay out of trouble, but he knew what the woman had done and did nothing to stop her. He even hid the bag of stolen merchandise, forcing officers to find it themselves. >> Why'd you go and put her bag in the car? >> She asked me to kill her. >> Okay. I think so. >> Step back. Step back. I appreciate it. >> That's her bag. >> Which one? >> Yep. Right there. That right there. Yeah. >> You step over there for me. Wait for my gun. >> All right, ma'am. Can we go through this real quick and see what's yours and what's >> Just tell me what's yours. All this is yours. >> I'm not I don't want to. >> This yours? >> Yeah. >> This is yours? >> Yes. All the over top. Yeah. yours. >> It's half done. Is that >> This one might be hers. >> Oh, no. Never mind. I It's felt white. So, I I guess it is. Do you have gloves? >> Could you go through the rest of that? >> Hey, so I need to get a little bit of information from you to figure out what's going on. Okay. >> Am I going to jail? What's I I I'll I'll explain everything to you in a minute. What's your first name? >> Where am I going to >> Okay, I'll explain everything in a minute and I'll only explain that to you after you give me the information I need. >> Who am I though? >> I need your information first. >> D E A S H A But I going to jail because I didn't do anything. >> Hang on. D E A S H A is your first name. S O N. Okay. >> Am I going to jail? >> What's your middle name? >> Diamond. >> Diamond. What's your last name? >> Am I going to jail? >> The woman sounded much calmer by this point, but she still refused to acknowledge her wrongdoing. shamelessly portraying herself as the victim instead. >> Then you shouldn't have pulled away from me. You shouldn't have fought me. >> You have to be pedest at home. I got a 5year-old daughter at home right now. She ain't going to go without me. I need my baby. I really need my daughter. Bro, >> you should make better choices then. >> Okay. Oh my god. I didn't mean to resist. I promise. I ain't done my resisting dog. I promise you. I know. Hello. >> What? [clears throat] >> I've already been listening. You're going to jail. >> But what? >> Resisting with violence. >> Okay. Man, can you please have the man I was with? And I resist violence. Bro, >> it's not up to him. It's up to me. >> I did it. Okay. I did revenge violence, bro. I did it. I just was trying to get home to my fire door. I got a fire right at my friend house. We wasn't even supposed to be on this side. I got to go home. >> The woman was charged with resisting an officer with violence, a felony. Taking responsibility for your actions is always better than resisting and making excuses. Refusing to accept accountability can turn a minor offense into far more serious consequences. Next, the suspect was also alleged to have colluded with the employee to carry out the wrongful act. >> But the item never gets put back in now in a moment. >> And then she hang up in my face and went and blocked me on everything. She told me she was like, "I don't know what you talking about. I don't even know who you is." Da da da. >> On the 7th of March, 2023, officers were dispatched to the JW Marriott after a theft was reported. A bracelet valued at $1,300 was reported missing after a woman had been allowed to try it on. More specifically, the store manager reviewed the surveillance footage showing exactly how the incident unfolded. >> Theft, you're going to see this is the associate here. Here's the suspect defender. She comes up, she opens a cabinet. This is associate will facilitate dawning the item and then she never takes it off. Th this associate is just I guess not very bright in her duties and facilitating her duties but she gets distracted. >> She gets on her phone, she talks. There's some engagement with these two individuals, but the item never gets put back in. Now, in a moment, she'll dawn and daff a a necklace that she puts back, but the bracelet never gets put back. And then she leaves with the cabinet still open. Now, you know, again, not very bright on this retail employee here. I mean, it's clearly not, but she put the item on, can see, and never return the item. >> As a result, the incident was suspected to be a coordinated theft that may have involved someone from inside the store. Police used the images provided by the business to locate and identify the woman. Within a few weeks, she voluntarily surrendered herself to the police. >> As we spoke Good morning, Howie. So, we spoke on the phone. We um you know what this is about the bracelet. >> Oh yeah. >> Um Okay. Um do you have you say you going to bring the bracelet with you? >> Yeah, I got a bracelet with you. >> You just sit it sit it right there on that paper. Okay. Um as you know, you're going to have to be arrested for this. >> Okay. Um >> I I understand I'm going have to be arrested. It was just I don't want like to be arrested for theft cuz I didn't steal. I get that I have to take accountability for, >> you know, taking the bracelet after she she put it on her arm. You know what I mean? >> And and that's and that's just I mean that's what the charge is is is death by shoplifting. So I mean that's just by the code section by the the law. That's that's what it what happened is defined as that. That that's what it because it's from a business. it it's shoplifting instead of, you know, ordinary theft or whatever. So, with all that being said, I have to if I if I want to ask you anything about specifically about the incident, I have to read your constitutional rights. Okay. >> The suspect denied intentionally stealing the bracelet. She claimed the employee had placed it on her wrist and explained why she left without paying for it. She also provided her account of the employees involvement in the incident. >> We had dinner. We supposed to have dinner at 7:30 at Phillips. We walk in. I didn't even know she worked there. No, none of that. I just walked in. We start walking around looking around like the little dinosaur that was in the air. All of that. And then when she spotted me, she was like, "Hey, cousin." So, I was like, "Hey, girl." She gave me a hug. I got video of that where she gave me a hug and all of that. And then all of a sudden, she was like, "Well, come on. Let me show." She was like, "Let me show you something." I was like, "Okay, come on." We went in there. I told her it was my birthday. She's like, "Yeah, I saw it. It was on your post." So, she was like, and I was like, "Um, okay then." You know, we were standing there and I was like, "Well, these rooms is nice." I was like, "Boy, I probably need me a discount cuz you know I the store I need a discount." And she like, "Come on, I got you. I got you. I got you." But at that time, we was talking about the rooms because she was telling me the room hotel rooms. >> Yeah. Cuz she was telling me the rooms are $600 a night. And she was like, "I got you." >> Christ. >> I'm kidding. I She was like, "It was $600 a night. For real. I got it all in like >> No, I don't doubt it. I just >> Yeah. She said it was $600 a night." And I was like, "Well, I'm probably going to get a discount." She's like, "I got you. I got you." So she was like, "Yeah, I saw your your post on Facebook. It's your birthday." She's like, "Come on." I is not not one time that I even ever even thought about walking in that store. Like that's not what my intention was even trying to even go in because that I had my nieces. That's not I wasn't going to look at no jewelry or nothing. But when she saw me, you know, then she saw my husband. She was like, "Hey, cousin." You know, that's so we walk in there. We walk in the we walk in the store. She took the bracelet down. She took it when she took it off the thing. She was like, "Here, try this on." She actually put it on my arm. She put it on my arm. She only insisted that she had not been the one who put the bracelet on her wrist, but she provided no explanation for why she left with it. She then went on to describe how she discovered that she was being sought by police. >> Somebody saw it on the news and they sent it to me. >> And then she had text me on Messenger. She said, "Hey cousin, I need to talk to you. My job is in jeopardy." >> So by that time, it didn't dawn on me or nothing. So that that Wednesday, I texted, "Hey cousin, what's up?" That's what I said. She never replied, no, none of that. When I got the picture of me being on the news, that's when I didn't I called her and I was like, "Hey, what's going on? Why my face on the news?" And she was like, "I don't know why your face on I" was like, "My face on the news for that bracelet you put on my arm." Da da da. She was like, "Um, I ain't put no bracelet on your arm." And then she hang up in my face and went and blocked me on everything. She told me, she was like, "I don't know what you talking about. I don't even know who you is." Da da. She was like, "I ain't never put nothing on y'all." She just denied everything. Yeah. And so I had my staff right there cuz I had on speaker phone. They was like, "You should have recorded." And I was like, it didn't dawn on me. I'm upset. My adrenaline is rushing. >> Sure. >> So, she just bought me on everything. >> Okay. Do you have any text messages on your phone about this as far as like what she said, what she didn't say, anything like [music] that? >> Yeah. >> So, she unent the day that I called her. >> Mhm. >> She went and deleted, but she sent me this on March the [music] 20th. I text her 2 days later and say, "Hey, fam. What's up?" Cuz she had text me earlier that day, two two days before then, and say, "Hey, fam. I need to talk to you. My job is in jeopardy. >> Although her account may have appeared believable, law enforcement explained the issues they encountered under the law and the evidence available in the case. >> No, >> even if I >> No, we we're at the at the mercy of the judge's schedule. That's that's their schedule. >> Take that by shoplifting. >> She didn't stop it. Give it to us video. I took the video. >> I understand that. >> No, that's not okay because No, because that girl got you in trouble for something that that you get in charge with and I don't think it's >> she need to get charged with everything that she doing. That's not That's not your fault. I got everything on video [snorts] down from when we first got there all the way till we left. Everything on video. That's not her fault. >> I mean, just because she turned it in, it's just like it's her fault. >> Exactly. >> And that girl is still on the run or whatever. Y'all ain't caught it yet, but she getting charged with it. time something. Don't worry about it. >> That's crazy. That doesn't make much sense. >> 2 days later, police also made contact with the female employee who likewise did not appear to take responsibility for any wrongdoing. >> I didn't notice that right then. >> I mean, just about how long the time >> the day the >> No, no. Like, was it >> Did you notice it missing like a couple of days later? >> Couple days later. >> Okay. >> A couple days later. Okay. So, she left with the bracelet. >> Then they came back >> the same day. >> Yeah, they came back. Yes, sir. >> Okay. Cuz you you know you put you put it on or you like helped her try it on and stuff. So, when she left with it, how did you just did you just forget she had it on or >> Yes, I did. >> Okay. >> I did. >> All right. Y'all are cousins from what I understand, right? >> Well, she's not my blood cousin. >> How How are y'all are y'all related even by marriage? >> Right. She's married to my He's not He's not a close cousin. Distant cousin. >> Okay. So, y'all are cousins by marriage? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And when's the last time before that time before When's the last time you saw her? >> I had seen her since like growing up in Hardyville, South Carolina. >> And that's And I left Hardyville >> years. >> Yes. I left Hardyville in 1992. >> After you found out that the bracelet was not sold, what And [music] you told the you told your supervisor and all that stuff. And then what? And then what happened after that? She notified security. >> Your supervisor? Yes. Okay. >> Um, was there any communication between you and >> the woman was convicted of theft after leaving the store with a bracelet valued at $1,300 without paying despite her claim that she did not intend to steal it and that the employee had placed it on her wrist. She should take responsibility for her actions as leaving the store without resolving the payment issue directly resulted in the theft charge and the legal consequences that followed. Not only theft, but we also wanted to show you an alcohol-related lesson from this teen. >> You crashed into a car. >> Then why'd you just run away? >> No. >> And why did you just hide? >> Wait, wait, wait, wait. Please, please, please. >> Wait, wait. I'm not I'm not asking you not to take me. >> On the 19th of April, 2025, police attempted to pursue a woman while she was trying to flee after causing a crash. And the woman was believed to have left her vehicle and run behind a residential building. These were what occurred at that time. >> Man, I see you, man. You're not in trouble. I'm trying to figure out what happened today. >> I still see you. Look, you're not in trouble. I just want to know what happened today. Can I Can I talk to you about what happened today? >> What? >> What happened to Starbucks? You're not in trouble. I just trying to get your information. >> You crashed into a car. No, I don't. >> Then why'd you just run away? >> No. >> And why did you just hide? Why is there damage to the front end of your vehicle? >> Can I talk to you, >> ma'am? All right, we'll just tow the vehicle. >> Then come outside and be a grown adult. No, then come outside. No, too late. >> The woman's act of hiding showed anxiety and avoidance of some wrongdoing. But when she agreed to come out, she began to deny everything. I cooked the shrimp boil, dropped it off at the girl, Susan. She's my mod manager at the time. I don't know if she's still on manager. Probably not, but probably not. But anyway, I hit them up and Yeah. >> Okay. So, you hit them. So, why >> I didn't know I hit them though. That's a >> But you just said that you hurt. >> No. No. I literally I didn't think I hit somebody. I stopped. So then why did you leave? >> No, I cuz I was going there, dropped something off. I left because I thought I was done. >> And did you drop something off? >> Yeah. Yeah, I dropped the shrimp oil like a bowl of shrimp oil off and then I came back actually like probably an hour later actually and I rearranged the boil that I dropped like I didn't take it back obviously, but I still had >> some that I dropped off. to them like I didn't know like that was going to be if Oh, sorry. Can I not lean on that? >> It's fine. >> Okay, >> do whatever you need to cuz obviously you've been drinking. >> The officers detected the smell of alcohol on her and the situation escalated further as they attempted to question her more directly about it. >> How much have you drank tonight? >> What? >> Hello? Are you? No, you cannot right now. >> No, you cannot. No, you cannot right now. No, you cannot right now. Stop. I'm asking you. I'm telling you. Stop. >> Stop. >> Common things. >> STOP. [screaming] STOP. >> Stand up. Stand up. >> I'm already standing. I'm standing. I'm standing. I'm standing. >> So, >> I'm going to ask you real quick. [laughter] You won't perform you won't perform any exercises. >> I >> to see how drunk you are. >> Okay. I always perform exercises. >> You will perform some exercises. Okay. So you want Yeah. >> If you want to. Yes. >> Yeah. >> So you have to be off your phone for that. >> So don't. >> Hey Siri. >> So you do want to perform some exercise? >> I will if you need me to. >> Let's do it then. So on a scale of 1 to 10, >> how drunk are you? >> Nine. A nine. >> Not >> not. That's That's not a number. >> Not. >> So, on a scale of 1 to 10, >> do you want to do it? >> One. I'm going to ask you these questions. >> I ask you these questions. >> I don't know. I'm sorry. >> On a scale of 1 to 10, how much How intoxicated are you tonight? >> I don't get what you mean. Okay. >> What's a one? >> One. Okay. So, it's a one. All right. >> What's a two saying? Immediately after that, her sobriety tests were conducted and it was easy to see that her condition appeared erratic and highly questionable. >> I want you to stand in a certain stance and stay in that stance until I tell you to begin. >> It's not really a joke. You need to go back in my term. Go stand over there. >> No, it's okay. You're doing great. >> That's >> No, this is perfect, actually. >> Okay, >> so I was thinking >> I thought I was doing perfect, but okay. Hey, can you just listen to him? >> Officer, >> listen. Listen to what he said. >> Listen. You got to listen to me first. >> Stand right there. Yes. Okay. >> Just stand right there. Okay. Can you do me a favor? Can you step away from the vehicle? >> Yep. >> Stay right there. >> So, do you want me to keep my arms up hurt? >> I'm I'm going to explain it to you real quick. You got to listen though. Okay. So, do me a favor. Put your left foot on the line. See? >> Left foot on the line. >> There you go. Put your right foot in front >> with your arms at your sides. Okay. When told to begin, you are going to take nine heel toe steps forward >> and then make a small series of steps back. >> Nine heel to toe all the way back. Okay. I'm going to show you a brief demonstration. Are you ready? So, >> can you start on that corner? >> Two. >> Just cuz it's not small series steps. >> All right. >> So, three and small series are nine steps all the way back. Do you understand the instruction? >> Nine. They're lying back. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> So, >> sir, I >> stand in the stance for me. All right. Whenever you are ready to begin. >> 1 2 3 Oh, sorry. Four, five, six. Is this still count or >> keep going? >> Five, six, seven, eight, nine. Not really straight curves. The woman did not seem aware that she was being distracted by multiple factors, which was a clear sign of her unstable condition. And even a passing dog was enough to throw her off balance. >> Sorry. There's been dogs have been running through the street. >> Okay. Right now we're not >> One just ran. >> Right now we're not worried about the dogs. Okay. >> Okay. Sorry that scared me for this kind of pit. The pit. There's >> no pitbull. Ma'am, is this your dog? >> Do me a favor. >> Okay. >> For this exercise, you're going to stand in a specific stance. Okay. >> When told to begin, you're going to lift either foot. Right foot, left foot, I don't really care. >> What's going on? >> Is that your dog? >> That's what 6 right there. >> So, you're going to do that when told to begin. Okay. You don't start right now. So, do that. >> I just You need to grab your dog and you need to go back to your house. >> Drive. >> Not. No. You need to grab your dog and you need to go back to your house. >> You see my hand, right? You know what that mean? >> Uh, well, you're you're impeding an active law enforcement investigation. So, unless you want to go to jail, you need to get your dog and bring him back to your house. >> Yeah. If that [ __ ] sit in my grass, we're going to have a complication. >> Yeah. Grab that [ __ ] [laughter] >> Okay. >> Oh, >> so you want me to explain again? So, >> anyway, girl, >> your dog, girl, >> listen. Let's either >> got your dog. Okay, we got your dog anyway. >> So, you're gonna lift either foot up. >> Sorry. Sorry. >> Right foot, left foot, I don't really care. 6 in off the ground. You're going to say 1 1,00 2 100 3 100. >> At that moment, the officers gave her a chance to admit the truth. But it became clear they were disappointed and they had to proceed with enforcement action. >> No. [snorts] Okay. Last eventually, I went to go drop something. So, listen. Last exercise. Realized I hit something. Last exercise. Turn around for me. Hands on your back. >> Oh, okay. I promise y'all I can do that. >> Is there anything illegal on your person? >> Nope sir. >> Is there anything on you? >> No. Honestly, my Crocs, my jeans, and my pants. >> Okay, do me a favor. Let's go walk up to the hood of my vehicle. Oh, you're going to be going to 860 Camp Road. >> Can you please tell me what that is real quick? >> That's a Bard County Jail. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Please, please, please, wait, wait. I'm not I'm not asking you not to take me. I'm not asking you not to take me. I'm just asking. >> I'm going to ask you one more time to step inside the vehicle or you're going to get another charge. Step inside the vehicle. Now, I'm seriously not playing. Step inside. >> I'm not asking you not to take me hard. And >> step in the vehicle. >> I'm just asking real quick. Wait, wait, wait for one second. I just want to ask something. I just want to ask something. >> Put your feet in. Say hi, dude. >> She was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of a crash, and resisting without violence. Avoiding responsibility and denying clear evidence only escalates legal consequences and leads to harsher outcomes. What do you think about cases like this? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe so you won't miss the next video. Next, meet the shoplifter and her surprise that await behind. >> You want us to go and make contact with her, right? >> Yeah, I'm with the officer. >> You're You're with the officer now? Yes. >> All of it. >> How? >> We going We going to work it out. If you say you didn't, let's >> In July 2024, police responded to a call from Walmart regarding a theft in progress. Upon arriving at the scene, store staff quickly showed officers what the surveillance cameras had captured. >> I'm with the officer. >> You're want us to go and make contact with her, right? >> Yeah, I'm with the officer. >> You're You're with the officer now? >> Yes. >> Okay, then I'll let you talk to him. Okay. >> All right. I appreciate your help so much. Appreciate you. She coming out. >> Wait, that's her >> with the with the pink pants and the gray shirt. You're talking about with the gray with the pink pants on. >> She coming out of this side. >> Yeah. >> Hey, ma'am. I need you to come with me. >> What? >> Where you guys right now? Suspension and shot. Just go ahead and come with me this way. >> How? >> September 20th. >> Just go ahead and come with me. We'll work it out. >> Okay. 22. >> How? >> We going We going to work it out. You say you did it with us. >> What was the outcome of that moment that was done by >> I did what now? >> Negative contact. >> What did I do? >> All this next night. >> I didn't steal it. >> We watched you. >> How? >> Ma'am, being loud is not going to help you. >> I went to the Oh my god. >> Do you got your You got ID on you? >> I don't. >> No ID. Nothing. Nothing identification. hand like that. >> Yes, I do. >> The woman's shocked reaction was clear. Having seen her actions captured on camera, she appeared visibly unsettled and somewhat unstable. >> If somebody isn't I'm telling you right now, if somebody isn't in this car, that's there's going to be an additional charge. So, you need to tell us the truth right now exactly where his car is so we can check welfare on the child. >> Okay. >> Go ahead. Turn around. >> Go ahead. Turn around. Right now, turn around. Right now, turn around. Put your hands on your back. >> Before I search you, do you have anything in your pockets that's going that's going to stink me, poke me, hurt me? Anything like that? >> You positive? >> Have ma'am, just right now, let me handle my business. Ma'am, just go ahead. This this ledger stock >> um can answer your radio >> 29 cent. >> Okay. >> Are you >> I am >> on normal response. >> I guess it got turned down. >> Oh, no. It's fine. I mean >> I mean we need to let somebody know that you're going >> Oh, no. It's fine. >> We just need to make sure this baby >> Yeah, we know. We need it. No, we have the table. >> No, we don't cuz she need car. >> So, no baby found in the vehicle. >> Have seat. >> She's not in the car. >> The police suspected that the woman had not come alone. So, to ensure safety, they sought to verify this through her statements. >> I want y'all to talk to >> you heard. What is it? Okay. >> We need to check out forever child. She's not there. She's not She's not in Man, you told me earlier somebody's in the car. I'm not in the car. I just said that. >> Um, >> that's your house phone right here. >> No, it's a um I'm trying to >> This is the reason why I'm not letting y'all take this. >> They don't want my hands close. >> Yeah, cuz my granddaughter is at um a friend of mine house and she's only 3 years old and I wouldn't have brought her up here. So you left her with a stranger for 129. >> All right. >> If your if your grandchild is in this car, you need to tell me. >> So I promise. >> So nobody's in this car. Then we have to go checkmise. And we have to check. >> I promise. >> If I have to check every car, I promise you I'm doing every charge I can think of. At this point, the police allowed her to make a call home. And surprisingly, she spoke openly about her actions, showing no shame, as if she expected that her wrongdoing was already known. >> Mr. talking to you. >> Guess who I'm riding with? You can answer. Are you trying to call me? >> Yeah. Conley can help you. >> She got caught stealing. Teresa >> started concealing items using her cell. Yeah, I got caught stealing. >> Cuz you been arrested for shotgun. >> Well, we need to know if I can tell you about getting you out or not. >> Um, long time ago. Maybe >> 23. >> He's claiming once again that this woman getting his child. >> Who'd you ride with here? >> Miss Teresa. >> Okay. What? What car does Meresa drive? >> It's a a gray. What is that? A Ford. Uh, it's like a van. >> Like a van. Like a minivan or like a van. Van? >> Like a a minivan. >> Did you smoke me or crack? >> Before you came up here? >> Before you came up here? >> Yes, you did. >> No. >> Well, okay. Well, >> before you came up here. >> No. >> Well, that that that's before you came up here. >> I I have to ask. Charles, >> is it only a pipe in there? [snorts] [clears throat] >> I was got some gloves on there. It's a box behind you. >> Oh, yeah. Sure. >> Yeah, we got these. Please. >> Shortly after, the police conducted a search of the woman's bag, and it soon became apparent that they had found the source of her unsettled behavior. >> Person's baggy. >> Yeah. You got some holes in it. You might have some more problems over here, punching money. >> Yep, there he is. >> Little thing. >> All right, cool. Just let's just button it up. >> Okay. >> Uh, that might fall out. Um, let me run to the car and grab a car. >> Yeah, if you got a bag or anything. I don't know what it is. I don't want you to pull it out. I don't either. >> I was able to just clamp it and I'm just going to keep it in the purse. >> Well, the the purse has got so many damn I mean dang holes in it. [snorts] I'm scared it might fall out. >> It's been up a little bit. >> Oh, I can close it up in a glove maybe, but I'm not sure what it is either. >> Oh my god. >> It looks like a piece of crack. >> I'm just going to roll it up in this glove until we get get >> Looks like a piece of crack. >> It is. >> Well, I appreciate you being honest, man. You know, it does help. I'm just going to drop this stuff in here. I was going to say just be careful, girl. You know, >> she said that what it is, but if it's something else, I don't want you to tell. >> Putting aside the presence of contraband in her bag. The store had also made a decision regarding the consequences she would face based on her wrongdoing. All right, Mr. Tracy, just so you know what's going on. You're being um Walmart is prosecuting today against you for shoplifting because of the amount um as well as you're being trespassed. What that means you're being trespassed against all Walmarts, all Sam's Club, all neighborhood markets. You can't even step into the parking lot. Okay. >> When you call when you talked to the other lady, did she say she was out there? >> The Teresa lady when she called? I couldn't tell what she was saying cuz she was trying to >> talk. You think so? >> Was she wearing a bonnet? A black lady. >> She didn't have a bonnet on. Pajama pants >> cuz a lady standing out there right there. Then when she saw me walking up, she disappeared. >> I'm assuming they probably >> connect and do. >> No. >> What is your name? >> Where you from? Florida. >> What you doing in world today? >> I've been >> enjoying the weather. >> I've been here a long time. >> Have you? Where you stay at? >> Savannah Apartments. >> Savannah Apartments. >> Are you going to go ahead and charge for this? >> Yeah. Yeah. You're going this house. Sean, let me ask you this right now. Okay. Just so we can clear the air. Okay. Do you have anything else on your person that we need to know about? Especially like like this right here. Okay. Nothing tucked up in your pockets. Nothing tucked up under any undergarments, anything like that. Okay. All right. Cuz you understand that once you cross a guard line, it it becomes a felony if you're in possession of it. Okay? It's another charge. You understand that? So, you don't want to catch two felonies or more today. I need you to be >> the woman's indifferent attitude clearly showed a complete lack of remorse. Even in the patrol car, her carefree, almost erratic behavior remained evident. >> Hey, could I ask a question? >> Yes. >> Huh? >> You say you got a question. What's your question? >> Would you please not charge me with that thing? >> I got to do my job. You got to understand. I got a job to do, right? >> Yeah. >> It's not I don't I don't know you just like you said in there. >> But the reason why cuz you mentioned, you know, I was talking to you a certain way when it comes I don't play by kids. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. I was just talking. I I wouldn't have brought my granddaughter up here for nothing in the world. >> Understand where I'm coming from. When you say >> when you say it's a kid in the car and you going to jail, my I'm like, "No, I I'm going to protect the kids." So, it's nothing. Don't take it personal. I'm not I'm not out to get you. I could care less, honestly. You know what I mean? But when it comes down to the welfare of every child, I'm going to >> Yeah. I wouldn't have brought her out here. >> And then when you're not telling me now, it's like now I'm getting you going, you know, you going to upset me. >> Mhm. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> That what it comes down to. Yeah, I would have done that. >> Yeah, >> just be just be honest up front. Even when I ask you, is there anything you have on you when I search you? >> I didn't have anything on me. >> Hey, I got this. >> I didn't have anything on me. >> The woman was charged with shoplifting, possession of a controlled substance for having crack in her bag and trespassing with initial concerns of child endangerment due to her inconsistent statements about her grandchild. Trying to deceive [music] authorities or act carelessly can quickly escalate minor theft into multiple serious charges and can draw [music] scrutiny that puts others like children at risk. Next, this woman ended up sending herself to jail over just $20. >> And this is my money and it's not her money. This is my money. I jail >> Please back up. Please back up. >> That's my daughter. On the 16th of June 2024, officers received a call from a local coffee shop reporting that a theft had just taken place. To understand the situation more clearly, listen closely to the employees statement as she explained exactly what happened. >> The one lady just stole our money like our tips. >> Mhm. >> And we have video and picture how she with her hand and our money. I don't know also. >> That was today. Yeah, it was like maybe 20 minutes ago. I don't know why I can be like I don't know if you can our tips. >> Do you know how much it was that she took? >> So it for sure was around 20 bucks. Like of course it's not too much but still was $10, $5. >> Yeah, of course. >> One like around the And we have the other um video for the next one. >> And today >> what's that? >> Are you watching her? >> Yeah. >> The next one. Uh this next one's different way like the other camera first. >> So she went in there twice perhap twice. >> Uh >> do you want to press charges or you want her to go to jail for it? What is that you want? I will call to my boss and I don't know like uh I have her name probably if it's her card. I don't know this is her name. >> It became clear that the suspect returned twice to take several$5 and $10 bills proving the theft was intentional. The shop also provided additional information from the card she used earlier to pay. >> I really don't know if it's really her card. I hope it's not stolen card because you know here she paid the same master card 0441 she bought yeah she bought two transactions >> yeah she bought her the coffee and she was there she stayed with her daughter or I don't know how it was and when I came to ask her sorry but you just stole our money and she was so crazy she just wait no don't do it >> oh so you confront to her >> yeah I just ask her, can you wait? I'll show you your video or photo how you stole our money. And she said, >> I did. >> So So the tips the tip is for you and and her, right? >> So really, y'all are the victim. >> Yes. >> So do you want to press charges? Do you want her trespass? What is it you want me to do? >> It's up to you. >> She'll be here so soon. I don't know. I wish she would explain you more like >> but you're you're the victim. >> Yeah, >> it's not up to your boss. >> Yeah, but she I mean I don't want to. >> If it was like if if it was like merchandise or anything like that. Yes. Cuz the boss is your boss would be the victim. >> But if it was a tip jar, the tip jar is for you. >> So you're you're the victim. Around 15 minutes later, officers located the female suspect nearby using the images they had collected, and she appeared completely caught off guard by their arrival. >> Yes. I don't know what you're talking about. >> Okay. So, I got called to a coffee place at Y'all Work. >> Yeah. >> And do you want to talk to me about what took place there? >> Yeah. We stopped in. We ordered coffee, paid for it. Then I went back to the counter and I bought a a gift card, which I have the receipt for. >> Okay. >> We were sitting there drinking our coffee and then that the girl with the dark hair came over and started speaking in whatever her native language is and she never really said anything. She just kept speaking in her native language. >> Okay. She said something about money, right? money taken from somewhere. >> I I guess she's talking about her tip thing on the countertop, >> correct? >> I didn't touch her tip thing. I She was there the whole time. >> Okay. You understand there's videos there, right? >> Yeah. >> So, do you want to think about this whole thing? Cuz everything was filmed. >> You didn't touch any You didn't touch any of the tip jar? >> No. Why would I? She's standing right there >> and her her coworker was right there. >> Okay. Are you being honest right now? >> Yes, sir, I am. >> So, the cameras are line when they saw you going into the tip jar twice. >> I didn't take her tip anything from her tip jar. I have my receipt from the purchase of the card and this is my money and it's not her money. This is my money. The woman denied everything, unaware that officers already had clear evidence against her. Now, take a look at how she reacted. What do you call that? >> I can't even see it. >> Look again. Taking the cash out. Money coming out. Okay. It's like I'm telling you there's cameras and you're a very dishonest person cuz I'm giving you the chance to tell me what really happened. >> I told you what happened. >> Okay. So, I'm going to need you to turn around. You're going to go to jail for theft. >> Jail? >> Yes. You back up. Please back up. >> That's my daughter. >> Give that to your daughter if you want the wallet. >> What do you call that? >> Look again. Taking the cash out. Money coming out. Okay. Look, I'm telling you there's cameras and you're a very dishonest person cuz I'm giving you the chance to tell me what really happened. >> I told you what happened. >> Okay. So, I'm going to need you to turn around. You're going to go to jail for theft. I jail. >> Yes. >> Please back up. Please back up. >> Where's my daughter? >> Give that to your daughter if you want the wallet. >> Yes. We're not playing games. >> Ma'am, >> please let go of the purse. >> I can't. I'm trying to close it. >> Okay. She had no way to argue once the evidence was shown. Yet, she still showed no shame, immediately begging for a way to avoid the charges after being arrested. >> Can I go back and give her $20? >> Ma'am, please. >> I mean, I >> How did you guys get here? >> Sorry. >> What's that? Uh monkey. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> All right. Hold on. >> No, she was speaking in whatever her name was. >> Did this happen to Funky Rooster? >> Uh 700 of uh it was Caroline the coffee place. >> Oh, okay. >> Can my daughter come? No, she's she's not getting arrested. >> Well, how is she going to find me? >> We only have one Joe. We'll give her the information. >> I guess my parents. >> Who Who am I? Who's on the phone? >> She Oh, okay. >> How is she going to record me? >> We only have one jail. We'll give her the information. Well, I guess apparently this is owner of the place. Hello. Right after the arrest, officers tried explaining to her daughter what her mother was about to face. But she also seemed to view the entire situation as something insignificant. >> All right, ma'am. She's going out to Mon Maro County Detention Center on Stock Island. >> So, if you look, there's Okay, listen. There's only one jail here. She's going to have to spend the night. She'll go to first appearance tomorrow and she'll talk to the judge. uh the judge will decide whether or not she can uh bond out and then you can uh figure out some way to to uh get that taken care of. Okay. My suggestion right now is that you go back to the hotel room. I don't know what transpired. I don't know what happened. >> I didn't do anything. >> But whatever you guys did, >> I trust my mom. I didn't do anything. >> I mean, apparently you did, ma'am, because >> I didn't. We we don't just get called for no reason. I wasn't. You were aware. Okay. >> I wasn't. >> So, listen. We don't get called for no reason. >> I wasn't aware. >> If they're alleging that you stole something, why would you like take off running from the the place? >> That's not a normal reaction. Okay. >> Why is that? >> Normal reaction. You tell me, "Hey, I'm not stealing. Call the cops if you want. You wait for the cops." You don't take off running when you're confronted about stealing your cash. >> Running though. People walking around. >> Okay. You walked away, man. We're not going to argue about this with you. You walked away. Yeah, because I was scared and it was insulting. >> That That doesn't make sense. Any person that I know if you accuse the mistake >> because I didn't do it. >> What's your phone number, ma'am? >> 646. >> My head over there real quick. You good? Okay. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> In the end, Elaine A. Early Wine was ultimately arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft. Even a small theft can turn into a criminal case [music] when dishonesty and refusal to take responsibility make the situation worse. >> On the ground. Get on the ground. >> Do nothing. On the ground. Yes, ma'am. On the ground on the ground going to take that baby. Is that what you want? >> We're trying to accommodate you. He's allowed to do that. >> On the 25th of May 2024, police received a call from a store reporting an organized shoplifting operation. Upon arriving at the parking lot scene, tensions immediately escalated as officers attempted to stop the suspects from fleeing. >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground. >> I didn't do nothing. >> On the ground. Yes, ma'am. I didn't do nothing. >> On the ground. Yes, ma'am. I didn't do nothing. >> On the ground. >> I didn't do nothing. >> Stay out of the ground right now. Crush your on the ground. >> I didn't do nothing, man. >> Dude, put it down. Roll on your stomach. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> I'm trans. >> Give me the other hand. Give me the other hand. >> I'm trans. >> Just do what he says, dude. Do what he says. >> I am. >> Roll over on your back. >> I got a little lower back. >> I'll help you. I'll help you. >> Roll over. Sit up now. Sit up. >> Sit up. >> I got a lower back problem. Santa. >> All right. What's your name? You have an ID in there? >> No. >> No ID. Driver's license. >> All right. What's your first name? [music] >> Kelly. >> Where you staying at now? >> I'm homeless. >> Just around here? >> In the woods? Yes, sir. >> Just stay right here. Right here. >> Don't talk to each other. >> Okay. Over there by Toledo and Collinswood. >> You know, >> bro, this is my backyard. Put that in the back of my hand. >> Yeah, sir. >> All right. Listen. Take a deep breath. All right, I'm going to walk over to my car. Have you can sit down, get you s Get you some water if you want. All right. >> Did you hear what I said? Don't >> Did you hear what I said? >> Sit down and don't talk. >> The sheer number of suspects appeared to complicate the situation as even lawful police commands were obstructed when individuals invoked family ties to interfere. >> Sit right here so you have my back. >> That's my son. >> Okay, we're watching. >> You sit right here so you can hear him. Okay, just sit right. There you go. >> Hey I don't don't say anything. >> Traffic lights going to be down. >> Did you listen to me? >> Nobody is talking right now. Sit down and be quiet. >> Re, can you do me a favor? Get the vehicle tag and rented >> and start getting there. >> That's my grandpa. >> Hey, friend. How are you? >> I'm all right. >> You got buddies. You got buddies out in the parking lot, too, then, huh? I >> say buddies. >> Yeah. Acquaintances. Business friends, right? >> Those are still pretty strong witness. No, I wouldn't say so. >> Well, back to my back seat, dude. >> M on the curb. >> My buddy's cool. >> Yeah. Yeah, man. You're good. >> Okay. >> Don't be taking pictures of me in my car. >> Hey, hey, don't touch me. Sometimes they 100%. >> It's a public space. I'm allowed to take your picture. >> That would be battery. Ma'am, >> don't take a [ __ ] baby. >> This is what's going to happen. You end up in trouble to see who's going to take that baby. Is that what you want? We're trying to accommodate you. He's allowed to do that. You're in the middle of a couple of felony investigations and could be an accomplice. >> Do you understand? So, don't get an attitude with us or you'll end up in handcuffs in the back of a car, too. So, we're not being asses. You're sitting there next to your baby. You're going to treat us with us with respect, too. >> They have a scout. I knew it. 110%. >> In reality, officers had already been fully aware of the suspect's actions. They even identified a lookout, and law enforcement had personally witnessed how the entire scheme unfolded. >> All right. Well, here's the deal. >> Um, you got some friends, obviously, right? I knew you had some friends 110%. And, uh, as soon as we go to leave, right, your friends say, "Hey, no, we're good. We're good. We're good. We're good." And then uh here you are from me to you firm handshaking as you know just like be real with me so I don't have to play these games because we kind of already know what's going on. >> Yeah. What's what from your perspective? What are what are we doing today? This is silly. >> Last week you >> walked down. >> That was last week. I never filed on. >> Okay. Are you blind? [clears throat] >> We are both uh homeless. >> Okay. >> And uh we found that uh you know getting people clothes pay for it. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So you have two people that pay you to go into a store and grab. >> And the man at the center of it all was no exception. He was taken into custody as well. Yet he showed no remorse whatsoever. >> Give it. >> Tyler Ross. >> Please. I'm working with >> Where are you from? >> Fort Ross. >> Ross. R O S. >> What's your middle name? >> Frank. >> What's your date of birth? >> 111. >> What's your last four of your social? >> Uh that I didn't lie about. I really don't know. That I would not. I promise you like I'm I'm shaking. >> Being on probation, dude. Like what did you think was going to happen? Like we were just going to let you go without knowing. >> You got to get away from the lifestyle, dude. That's why you're on probation to get away. >> Do something work somehow. >> This is all on camera, dude. Everything >> Everything Everything you done is on this is this is your choice, brother. >> Is there anything in your Crocs, your socks? >> No, sir. No, sir. Please >> just take a few puffs and then you just spit it out. Okay. >> Please, sir. I I can't go to jail. I understand, but you're still living a lifestyle, brother. >> You were in here last week. You're here with people stealing again. And you're giving a false name. >> Put you right. >> That's a crime within itself. >> You got to hear from my employment police. I'm from out of county. I just >> Okay. But if you gave a right name, you probably would have left with nothing. >> Can Can we work somewhere? >> So, let me talk to my corporal. But go ahead and get the cigarette out. I'll be right with you. Let me get the AC on. And you seen I've been chill with you the whole time. >> Please. I'll do much to just give me a second, >> please. >> At the same time, police searched the suspect's bags and discovered an item that ultimately exposed their crime. >> Okay, better. See, my test kits were trash. They were too old. >> Oh, yeah. >> So, it's got THC. >> Yeah. Yeah. Um, typically this is not something you can buy. This is something that would come from a different state um or from a medical marijuana dispensary, but I don't think it'd be from the medical marijuana dispensary cuz it doesn't have any prescription label or anything on it. Um, so maybe from Colorado or something like that says, >> but Florida doesn't recognize that as medical marijuana. >> No, not to my knowledge. No. Typically, it comes in a something, you know, >> actual bill. >> It would say, you know, true leave or, you know, that name of that company on the right, to identify it as medical. >> I don't think I have no idea. >> Oh, not for smoking. I don't I don't even know what that is. >> I I'm not even joking. Does anybody know what this is? cuz I've never seen something like this before. >> Is it a magnet? Is it a retail defeat? >> Oh, yeah. You know what that is? That's the uh It's a retail defeat device. >> It's a You know how they do the little >> two magnets in >> two magnets. They put it put on a piece of clothing. >> Yeah. >> And that's that gets on the >> insert is they have magnets and coals. Yeah. I'm almost they do. >> Yeah. >> Hey, that's put this for evidence. >> Yeah. >> And then fact, we can test it in the store. >> Yeah. Take that. >> Yeah. current situation is you got the one that you chase down with the mess the today's retail theft got this one with the car this retail theft this guy gave false name date of birth and he has THC pens on him not nothing >> you know and and violation of probation right so you got a new law viol >> the white-haired suspect continued shifting the blame onto others to protect himself unaware that police had already seen through every trick he tried to play >> okay these so these are two solers Right. >> Yes, sir. >> So, okay. These are layered. >> I tried to I tried them on. Okay. >> Wait. Wait. And then would you say this one's stolen, too? Right. Now, hear me out. When we style ourselves before we go out and we want to look nice, right? When you add multiple pairs of clothing on, would you call that layering? >> Yeah. >> I get it. I know that. So, your typical thing is you layer your clothing. And today, you layered your clothing again. [music] >> Okay. It's all good. >> One of the layer you um Okay. So, this one's uh not yours either, right? >> Is this one yours? >> Yes. >> Oh, yeah. You came in the black shirt with these shorts. >> And the shirt. And the bunny shirt. >> Oh, these are your shoes, too, that you came in. >> And the bunny shirt. >> But the bunny shirt and the backpack. That is my >> Why did you leave the backpack by the door? >> Cuz I didn't I really was genuinely not planning on stealing. And I know that they get nervous when people walk around their stores with a backpack. >> Okay. Seriously. So, in If you didn't genuinely plan on stealing, why were you in the store for 6 and 1/2 hours? >> We literally got stranded. >> Why were you in the fitting room for 2 hours? I was halfway hiding and then halfway talking to myself. >> Why were you hiding >> from her and her shopping and her? >> So if she already said what's going on to my friends down the road, you know, um I don't want to look at you as a liar cuz next time I open the door, I might change up, you know. But you've been pretty straightforward. But >> yeah, like there was no mastermind planned here. >> You didn't come in here with an intent to steal? >> I came in here with the intent to return that bracelet. >> And then what? >> When they told me that I couldn't because I did not have my identification to cheat. If you were wondering how thieves managed to remove security tags using that device, police had already investigated and uncovered exactly how it worked. >> You think so? It should >> imagine that. Can you do it again for my camera? >> And I'm going to make sure it's all nice. >> Yeah. >> Good for you. >> Thank you. Appreciate you. I'm sorry about that. >> That was okay. She's hot. >> That's crazy though. >> Yeah. Be like that. >> Yeah. This is a No. No. It's a crime to happen. >> The suspects were charged with theft by shoplifting and possession of criminal tools. This case showed that blaming others and denying responsibility only made the consequences worse as every action was already documented and ultimately led to heavier charges.