I'm not going to jail over paying for my stuff and not liking plastic bags. >> So, what's going to happen, and I'm going to explain it to you. I'm not going to sugarcoat it. You're going to have to go to our headquarters. Okay? >> From a shoplifter who pushed out an entire cart of merchandise and blamed it on her distrust of plastic [music] bags to another who kept denying everything despite the information being clearly recorded in the system. There were even more outrageous shoplifterss ahead. >> Hey, DO NOT KICK ME. BRO, Y'ALL PUT YOUR HANDS ON. Y'ALL CAN'T DO THAT. Everybody come this way. >> To go to jail. Getting your kids involved. Thank you. >> I'm glad. [music] >> All of that appeared in today's video when shoplifterss act like getting caught stealing an entire cart was no big deal. We are This is Law. Don't forget to like and subscribe. Starting with these two women whose teamwork went wrong. >> Yes. I'm I'm not like the machine the >> How old are you guys? >> I'm 21. So, you were responsible for making sure all the items? >> Yes. >> Why were there not the items there? >> On the 5th of August, 2025, police received a report from Walmart about two women caught stealing from the store. The suspects had loaded an entire cart with merchandise and attempted to leave without paying, but they were stopped before getting away. This was what happened after they were taken to the loss prevention office. >> Well, you got to see over here. >> Where do you need to be? That would be all right. Yeah. >> Um, do either one of you guys have IDs on you? >> Yes. I'm not going like the machine the thing. >> How old are you guys? >> I'm 21. We have I can already tell you that we have no criminal record. >> Just Yeah. One second. All right. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in the court of laws. >> You guys understand? >> Yeah. >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah. We're here investigating no retail theft. >> Retail theft? >> Yes. >> What's your name? >> My name is Mia. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Well, why don't you sit outside? >> Shortly afterward, Mia was separated for individual questioning about why so many items in the cart had not been paid for. It seemed she already had a story of her own ready to explain everything. You >> scanning the items? Who Who is scanning? Who is bagging? >> I was scanning. She was bagging cuz we had two different parts. >> So, you were responsible for making sure all the items got scanned. >> Yes. Why would there not be items that why are there why would there be items that are in here that are not scanning? >> I don't know because once again, you can ask the young gentleman that was helping us. Every single time I scan, it will alert him that it wasn't being scanned and I was rescanning. >> That's because it has it has something on the scanners that can pick up if there's if there's two items going at once. So, were you scanning two or trying to scan two items at once? No, I would like sometimes I would pick up like a cereal box, an NC cereal box under my arm, but I was scanning. >> No, to all the Aldi's family. We are out here every day pretty much. We This is not the first time we question somebody like you. We do this every day. By the time you are not truthful with us, I don't think you're being truthful with us. Here's our other issue. It's all in human words and so now is your opportunity to tell us what's really going on. Like I said once again, I'm a college student. I'm just now getting back into school. I live down here. I'm not trying to mess up anything. >> We have you on video taking items to your friend. >> Actually, yes, I was. Once again, you can ask the young gentleman right here. He even stood next to me while I was scanning items. You can ask the young gentleman that was at selfch checkout. I was scanning items and I was I'm not trying to steal. I'm not trying First of all, the last thing I want to do is go to jail. I I understand that you like you may hear the same story almost every single day, every other day, every week. I understand that. But I'm telling you right now, >> I was not purposely unscanning, like not scanning items. I was scanning items, giving it to her. I would literally sit there. >> She remained completely calm and told her story with remarkable composure as if she had nothing to fear. However, [music] the officers still had to explain the situation she was facing. tallying everything up. At very least, there's no shrimp that was bought. There was no ground beef or there was only one of the two ground beefs that were scanned. So, when you pass the last point of sale, it's a retail theft that you that you guys committed cuz you guys were scanning bagging items together. >> I will pay for things, but if there's anything that's not on the receipt, you can put it back. We don't need like >> Okay. So, produce and goods like that can't go back. the stuff like the shrimp, the beef, all that stuff especially can't be resold. It's contaminated by it being loose. So that's not something that they can do. >> Okay. So we'll pay for it. >> Huh? >> We'll pay for it. >> You mean paying for additional stuff that wasn't paid for? >> Yes. Anything that wasn't paid for to my knowledge? >> That's typically not how we operate. >> Yep. All right. So, I'm going to have you stand up. We're going to put you hand behind your back. >> Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. We have people out there Kevin like, "Okay, first of all, once again, you think that we knew, but I'm telling you right now, we did not know. >> You went past without paying for these items. This is a retail theft. I need you to stand up, put your hands behind your back." All right. >> So, you're arrested. So, >> Meanwhile, another officer spoke with the second woman, Niona, who also denied any involvement in the theft and insisted she had done nothing wrong. >> How do you pronounce your first name? >> Mayana. >> Maya. So, what's going on? >> I don't know. >> I don't know. Are we scanning all the items, paying for everything or what? Um, >> so when you were scanning, was it one item at a time or were you all >> I mean, so scanning and you were bagging? >> Yeah. >> That's why >> what was the plan to purchase everything? Was it all going to be on the link or or separate? card. >> Her card or your card? >> Your card. So, what did you guys end up doing? >> Um, we paid I think like 28 or $30 on my card and the rest. >> Have you ever done anything like this before? Ever been stopped before with suspected retail theft? Remember which card you used? That one. >> That one. Okay. If you just want to stand up real quick, I'll just check your pockets and everything. Can you face the bench for me? Thank you. Okay. Appreciate it. So, are you working anywhere or you go to school? >> Trying to work here. >> Trying to work. Okay. So, you just got hired here? >> Yeah. >> So, you're under the assumption that she was scanning everything and you were just bagging it. She said nothing about >> No, I'm going to steal this stuff or has she ever done that around you before? Ever talk about it? So, we're going to bam you guys from this location. So, I didn't see the full video footage. I'm going to have them ask you some more questions cuz they saw more than than what I saw. But you're you guys are being watched the entire time that you're that you're checking out. So So if I look at the video footage, it's going to show every single time she either scanned it across the top >> or told you sc took it from her and put it in a bag. >> Mia, Donald and Nona Bird were charged with retail theft after leaving Walmart with more than 70 unpaid items valued at 446.2 2. Surveillance footage, the receipt discrepancies, and the unscanned merchandise provided evidence that the items had not been properly purchased before they passed the final point of sale. Taking merchandise without paying and then denying responsibility only makes the situation worse when evidence clearly exists. A moment of dishonesty can lead to criminal charges, court appearances, and consequences that can affect future opportunities. Worse, the woman even claimed she stole the items because she did not believe in plastic bags. >> Over paying for my stuff and not liking plastic bags. I forgot my reusable ones I'm not going to jail over I PAID FOR. NO. >> On the 2nd of October 2024, police received a report from Walmart regarding a theft that had occurred. The suspect was believed to be a woman who had pushed two carts full of unpaid merchandise out of the store. >> [music] >> When approached, she remained completely calm, as if she had already prepared for this situation. >> Is everything fine? Uh, >> my heart keeps spilling. >> Where are you trying to take all this to? >> Uh, home. My husband. >> Home. >> He should have came with me if he was going to send me out here with this much stuff. >> You don't have a lot of it in bags. Did you pay for all of it? >> I don't believe in plastic bags and I forgot my reusable ones at home. >> I got you. >> So, >> did you pay for everything? >> Yes, sir. I gave the lady the receipt that I had, which was my I had to do three transactions on this because he kept adding stuff. He said, "Oh, go get some pumpkins for the kids and oh, go get this." >> Where is he at? >> He's at home with the kids and I need to get home because it's bedtime. I don't know why she can literally go in there and check the receipts. >> Okay. Do you have ID on you? >> Uh some somewhere in this mess. But officer, I need to get home. Like I I did not steal. I am in enough trouble for driving. I did not steal. >> What kind of driving stuff are you in trouble for? >> Just, you know, hitting the yellow line like all the old people in this town do. >> I gotcha. Well, you're not old, though. >> Exactly. >> She clearly mentioned the theft issue before the police even brought it up. She knew exactly what was happening. She even knew how to deflect when the police asked for her ID. >> Where's your ID at? >> I have my ID. I'm old enough to buy beer. Can I see it? >> What do you need my ID for? >> Cuz I'd like to check to see if you have any local warrants or anything. >> I don't. I just got fingerprinted for work yesterday. >> Where are you working at? >> Twin Lakes Nursing Home. >> Twin Lakes Nursing Home. >> Yes, sir. >> I'm not a thief. I'm a good person. >> It's because it's unbagged that she is assuming that >> electronics and paid for some electronics. >> I paid for all my electronics. >> I paid for everything in this cart. your hand right now with this. >> I stood in an aisle with the shelves were bare and I reorganized cuz it was all falling out of the cart just like it is now. >> But you're stuck here because you don't have a ride. >> No, I'm not stuck here. I don't know where my car is. I thought I parked on this side, but I think I might have parked on that side. >> Well, the the story is is that for one, you can't check all this stuff out in electronics. Is this the same lady you've been looking for? >> I've been watching her for a long time, like hours. Okay. Don't go there. >> And you didn't check out anywhere else? >> I didn't check out everything in electronics. And yes, I did. I went to a person. >> Okay. Which person? >> I don't think in the front. >> It was on It was in the aisles that are open to the left or to the right towards No, the left. Yeah. Wherever the all the HomeGoods stuff is. I had >> So, you are in possession of alcohol? >> I am. And that that was on the receipt. >> Okay. >> And I am 27 years old. >> Well, can I get your ID to confirm that? >> You can see my ID to confirm that? Yes, sir. Do I look like I'm 18? >> The woman's story became increasingly confusing and the situation grew even more tense when she eventually started to show her ID to the officers, but in a very reluctant and unwilling manner. >> My age? Yeah. 1220 of 96. Right there. 122196. You see it? >> Don't pull things out of my hand. >> OW. >> LET GO. You're stealing from me. You are stealing from me. I am not under arrest. OW. WHY ARE YOU USING FORCE? >> I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. >> WHY? >> YOU ARE under arrest now. >> Why? for disorderly conduct. >> I didn't because you grabbed me. Are you kidding me? I'm No. And you're on body cam right now. >> Yep. That's right. >> I didn't steal anything. I do not believe in using plastic bags. Go have her go inside and check the receipts. Let go of MY DAMN CLEAR. >> STOP TRYING TO TAKE OUT. >> I didn't do anything. I did not do anything. >> You're causing more of a scene. >> [ __ ] let me go. Damn it. I'm not going to jail for paying for my stuff and not liking plastic bags. I forgot my reusable ones at home. Go ahead and check my criminal record cuz I'm not a criminal. Let go with me, please. >> Nope. >> What do you think I'm going to do? Run away with handcuffs on? >> It's been done before. >> Well, I'm not a [ __ ] idiot. This is I'm sorry. I don't usually cuss, >> okay? >> But this is ridiculous. In reality, she had actually paid for part of the items as she claimed, but only partially, as officers later discovered $1,789 worth of unpaid merchandise. At that point, she began using various excuses to make the situation more complicated. >> No. No. This is ridiculous. This Hold on. Let me grab my stuff. >> Don't have it all. >> I am not. No, I'm not going to jail. Give me a reason. You haven't read me my Miranda Rice. >> We're not questioning you. We don't have to. Can I please have a drink? Stop. My kid. >> My kid. Damn it. >> Can I please have a drink? >> I've been trying to I've been trying to be >> sir. I didn't get any way with yours. >> You're not working with me. >> I did not get any. >> Why would I work with you? That That's how that goes. Listen to me. >> So, can you please put your feet in there? >> Can you listen to me, please? >> No. Listening's done. >> No. >> I I tried to >> What am I going to jail for? >> For disorderly conduct? >> No, sir. I did not commit commit disorderly contact. >> You tried to grab some my personal wallet with my >> Put your feet in there >> with my debit cards. >> Put your feet in there. >> Listen, sir. >> No, we're stealing from me. >> Okay. Put your feet in there. >> No. Please get a warrant. Get a warrant. OW. >> GET A WARRANT. Get a warrant now. >> Ma'am, you're getting real close to getting tased. So, >> I'm a tased for what? Get a warrant. I want a warrant. Do you have a pull through? Yeah. >> I want a warrant. This is stupid. I paid for my [ __ ] >> Quit. >> Go in there and look. It's probably the biggest receipt she can find. Are you kidding me? No, I'm not going to jail over that I paid for. NO. NO. I want to call my lawyer now. Now. Ow. >> MA'AM. >> NO. OW. OW. God damn it. OW. [screaming] NO, >> I want MY LAWYER. I WANT NO. >> She acted as if she was fully aware of her civil rights, but at that point, nothing she said could change the situation. Even so, she continued trying to assert those rights while inside the patrol car. You copies nothing to do but innocent people. You don't put your hands on someone that is not being crazy. He tried to yank that wallet with my personal belongings, my dead best friend. belongings. It's in there and you are going to do this. And my grandfather was a Chicago detective and he was a great man, but you people around here are absolutely out of your mind. Who are you protecting right now? Is it your job to protect and serve? You hurt me. What protection is that? Do you believe that you're protecting and serving someone right now? And I have the utmost respect for law enforcement. I have the right to call my lawyer and you do not have the right to tell me when I can call my lawyer. I know that for >> what? >> Coming here. >> I have not been here in a long time. They think I just stole things because I don't believe in plastic bags. >> Oh, that's not why you're here right now. >> I'm here. Oh, because he tried to yank the wallet out of my hand. >> It's disorderly conduct, man. >> He was committing disorderly conduct. In the end, she was ultimately charged with felony theft of property. Denial and excuses cannot undo evidence. Once facts confirm partial theft and unpaid goods, escalating resistance only worsens legal consequences and turns a controllable situation into criminal charges. Next, this woman showed absolutely no shame for her wrongful actions. >> And she left the store without paying. She paid for the stuff in the car right there. >> She paid for the stuff in the car. Okay. things in the mail. One drive had to return. But >> on the 31st of January 2025, police received a report from Target regarding a shoplifting incident. The suspect allegedly attempted to leave with an entire cart filled with unpaid merchandise. When officers arrived, the woman remained completely calm as they investigated the situation. >> Doing good. How are you? >> All right. What's going on? >> Uh, we got one. >> Hi, ma'am. Just so you know, everything is being audio and visually recorded. Okay. I got to let you know that. >> She was concealing merchandise on the floor. >> Okay. >> And she left the store without paying. She paid for the stuff in the cart right there. >> She paid for the stuff in the cart. >> Yeah. >> But she didn't pay for what? This >> here. Yeah. I'm receipt right now. >> Um I can get the receipt. I did with this, right? >> Yeah. With that, I got you. No. >> Um songs. I wonder if she Well, no. My >> Additionally, the woman admitted that she had not come to the store alone and was accompanied by family members, but her actions had placed them in a difficult situation, something she openly acknowledged. What? No. My daughter drove. Your daughter drove? >> Your granddaughter? Yeah. Is she in the car? >> Yeah, she's in the car. She can't leave me because I just got out the hospital. >> So, um, she has to stay. >> Is your uh granddaughter of age or is she young? >> No, she's underage. >> How old is she? >> Car waiting for you? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> So, so you came into the store without your granddaughter and left her in the car? No, my granddaughter and my daughter are on the call. >> Okay. So, is your daughter of age? >> My daughter? Yes. >> Okay. >> I'm sorry. I'm trying to find my ID. >> I have your ID right here. Oh, >> you have it? >> Yes, we have it right here. >> Okay. >> Um, can I see the video? >> Um, just now. >> So, she came into the store. >> Yeah. >> Bought the products that are in there >> and concealed those other items. Where did she conceal them? Uh, inside she got a lot of trucking bags every day. Okay. >> All right. >> I purchased two socks. He had there was three extra socks. >> Okay. >> And three things are nails. One drive had to return, but he's going to charge me for it. >> Okay. So, what's going to happen, and I'm going to explain it to you. I'm not going to sugarcoat it. You're going to have to go to our headquarters. Okay. We're going to have to process you. Um, so yeah, you're going to have to go with us. This is why I asked you if your daughter is of age. She's an adult. She can stay with her. You're with your granddaughter. >> Okay. >> Of course, given her actions and her own admissions, officers had sufficient grounds to place her in handcuffs at that point. >> All right. >> All right. So, just turn around your hands on your back. I don't want to show up in the back. >> Show us. >> Where where's your daughter park? >> Um I don't know. >> We're going to bring out >> everything that you purchased plus your bag. We're going to leave. We're just going to have >> Oh, okay. >> No, that way you don't come with everything, you know. I just got to take a picture. Okay. >> And just know you are trespass from the store, right? >> Okay. >> You're already handcuffed, but I was going to sign. It's fine. >> Everything is recorded. So, everything visually, you got it >> right here. Look at the camera. >> Oh, I think >> Oh, this for me. >> Oh, yeah. >> I'm thinking I have something. >> It's okay. >> Okay. >> Even at this point, she showed no sign of embarrassment over what she had done. Even as the walk of shame unfolded, she appeared completely unfazed and showed little concern about the situation. >> Um, did he tell you about her daughter dumping stuff? I'm >> sorry. Her daughter, too. She dumped it outside. Um I've seen so that she dumped the stuff closer to I want to just double check the area. I love >> In the end, the woman was charged with shoplifting after allegedly concealing nearly $155 worth of merchandise while paying for only selected items. Taking responsibility before getting caught can prevent a bad decision from turning into criminal charges and public embarrassment. Worse, this woman even dragged her entire family into the chaos she had created. >> And I'm going to let them let go of the person. >> Correct. Tell them to let go of the person. >> Thank you. >> Please tell the child to let go. >> Excuse me. My wrist is literally hurting. >> On the 15th of September 2023, police were dispatched to a bank after receiving reports of a fraud attempt. The suspect was believed to be a woman who had tried to open an account using suspicious identification documents. When officers approached her, she appeared visibly nervous as if she feared something was about to be discovered. >> Can I say that again? >> Nice. >> No, stop. No, I I was just saying that you can't um >> No, give me the Give me the fake ID. >> How is it a fake ID? >> Because that's not you. >> Couple weeks. I don't have an ID. >> How is that not me? >> Let me see. >> That's me. >> Okay, let me see. >> No, I'm okay. >> Thank you. >> No, you're not leaving. >> 1768 Jack, can you start in the second one, please? [clears throat] >> Yeah. >> What's your real name? my name. >> Yeah. >> Okay, let me see it. >> Here you go. >> Okay, let me see it. >> You just clearly said it wasn't a problem up there. >> I never said it wasn't a problem. >> I have children waiting on me. >> They can wait. >> No, my kids can't wait. >> Okay. Well, you're going to stay right here with me until another year gets here. >> Okay. >> All right. Now, where's your What's your real ID? >> I don't have one. What's your last name? >> I'll I'll stay awake. >> That's fine. What's your last name? >> I'll stay and wait. >> You're not going to tell me. >> I'll stay on. >> Okay. Well, they have the fake ID. >> No. I'm >> This is my property. >> It's not your property cuz it's somebody else's identity. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay. Stop to the side. >> Let me tell my sister you can go. You can go out there and tell us. >> You can wait. >> You can go out there telling her she want. >> She repeatedly tried to distract the officers, seemingly looking for a chance to escape. She even ignored the detention order and continued walking away, forcing officers to stop her immediately. >> I feel like I'm just >> You are not going anywhere. I'm not going nowhere. But I want you right now. DO NOT TOUCH ME. >> Don't touch me. >> Stop. >> Don't touch no woman. >> You stop. >> Don't touch no woman. >> Stop. Stop. You turn. I will put YOU IN JAIL FOR OBSTRUCTION OF INVESTIGATION. >> OKAY. Now stop. You stop. >> I know the law. What is it? What is What is it? What is it? Please step away. What is it? What is it called? >> You stop. >> What is it called? >> You need to go to your car before you go to jail. Y'all, >> don't go. STOP. >> STOP RIGHT NOW. >> STOP GRABBING HER, MAN. JUST STOP. >> YOU STOP RIGHT NOW. >> GRAB ME. OKAY. >> WHY YOU GRAB ME? >> MY HANDS OUT, [ __ ] >> Don't touch me. >> Ma'am, chill. Chill. >> Put your arms BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> PUT YOUR ARMS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> STEP BACK. >> Step back. >> Step back. >> Just I'll be with you in a second, man. Give me one second. Okay. Can you LET >> I AM [ __ ] PLOPIC. LOOSEN THEM UP. >> ARMS TOGETHER. >> LOOSEN THEM UP. >> I CAN'T. IF YOU DON'T PUT YOUR ARMS TOGETHER, IT'S GOING TO BE ALL RIGHT. >> Calm down. >> Calm down and put your arms together. >> Loosen them up. >> Calm down and put your arms together and I will loosen it up. >> Loosen it up. >> I can't unless you put your arms together. >> Can you deal with that? Can I talk? Can you deal with it? >> I I have to assist. >> Do you got another set of cuffs? >> She caused a scene right in front of her family. Even her husband tried to calm her down, but the situation remained far from easy to control. >> Can you ask your children to stop? >> We can actually talk about it. >> You ain't working with me. >> Can we talk about it and ask them to stop? >> I ask we talk. >> This person's evidence right now. >> Evidence. Evidence. >> We'll talk about it IF EVERYBODY STOPS. >> THE ID IN MY POCKET. >> I'm not leaving the purse. So ask them to let go. >> The ID in my pocket. And you hurt by your pulling your heart. >> Can you ask them to let go of the purse? My >> the lawyer has nothing to do with this. >> Shutler, whatever you're pulling and you'reing up my wrist. >> Okay. >> IF YOU COME BACK AROUND ME, I WILL TELL THEM LET GO OF THE PURSE. >> Can we please just let go of the purse? >> Calm down and talk about what's going on. >> That's my money. >> All about this law. >> Can we please just let go of the purse? >> God, dude. Listen, it's it's just part of the procedure. That's it. >> What you want me to do? I don't give a [ __ ] What you want me to do? >> It's an active investigation. >> Active investigation. >> I need you and your children to step back. >> That's what needs to happen. >> All right. I got you. What you want me to do? >> What you want me to do? >> They're going to have to I'm What you want? What do you want me to do? >> I want him to make me feel comfortable if he You want something, but you're not giving me something. >> I can address the matter once they let go of the purse. Once they let go of the purse, >> you come behind me >> and I'm going to let them let go of the purse. >> Correct. Tell them to let go of the purse. >> Thank you. >> But tell them let go of me. You hold >> You are not You're detained. >> I'm not letting go of I didn't say LET GO OF ME, BUT MAKE me feel comfortable. YOU'RE STRETCHING MY WRIST OUT. >> ANYTHING about it until they let go of the purse. >> You're stretching my wrist out. >> I have to let go of the purse. >> Okay. Well, Y'ALL COME THIS WAY. EVERYBODY COME THIS WAY. You're welcome to go to jail. You're getting your kids involved. Thank you, sir. >> She dragged her entire family into interfering with her arrest, forcing officers to call for additional units to help control the situation. >> Hey, what's his name right here? >> What's his name? That's a type of I'm an animal I got to lap up twice. >> No, I'm taking these other ones off. >> Thank you. >> All right. >> I Hold on. >> What's the [ __ ] >> She used a fake ID. >> Okay. [ __ ] on my first line, >> but it'll be okay. Just give it some time. >> All right, let me address this. Okay, >> calm down. Let me get the other one off. Okay, >> I'm going to I'm turn around. Let's see. >> He's just trying to fix the address. I'm turning communicating to you. Okay. >> What's up? >> I I'm trying to get the second set off. >> You said let you address something. Stop talking. He's trying to get that one cop. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Officers had to work hard to bring the situation under control. She was then placed in a patrol car and eventually revealed her real name without any sign of embarrassment. >> I can tell you who I am. >> Okay. So, who are you? >> Bakes. >> Huh? >> Ketta Bakes. >> Ketta Bakes. >> B A Henry 630. >> First name. Co. >> Yeah, I will get you a bottle. CO. >> So, I brought my >> This just you out here. >> Not saying that. That would have been right. >> Right. But when you got one, two, three in the car and two dogs. >> Cuz technically right now, >> you should be going to jail. >> So, what do you think is going to happen to the five down there with two dogs in your car? Car is going on record. They're going to defects. And your dog's going to pound. See what I'm saying? If it's just you and your girl out here, >> that's a choice. >> And that's that's the only reason you're not going to jail right now. >> It's because of these kids and these dogs. >> When they all got >> I ain't saying you got to use some sense. >> Who car this right here? >> We got We got >> So we got everything already. >> Yeah. >> All right. So we got you >> in the judicial system. >> All right. Well, she's she's going to go to jail. She going to the cab county. All right. >> By this point, everyone was finally cooperating. Had they done so from the beginning, things could have gone very differently. Nothing she tried to do now was going to change the outcome. >> But it's going up front with the officer. Okay. >> Okay. What? What ID he got? >> What? >> What ID he got? My ID and his ID. >> You who? >> I seen the um man where he right there in the green had a ID. Um the the only ID I've got is um >> North Carolina. >> Okay. >> The North Carolina ID. >> The fake one. All >> right. And then the EBT card. You >> you know that's that's my son. That's school EBT. >> Okay. All right. Well, you can put your foot in for me and he'll keep your purse. All right. >> I'm going to pull off now. >> Yes. >> Yep. We got to put your seat belt back on though, >> right? Or we not >> do you know um I'm in here. Do you know um any information? Not >> put that one back in since she named the exact name. >> Sure. >> Okay. >> The woman was charged with fraud, presenting a fake identification document, forgery, and obstruction of an investigation. Dragging others into a crime and resisting accountability only makes the consequences worse. Cooperation and honesty from the start can prevent a bad situation from escalating. Next, this shoplifter tried to use her civil rights as a shield to hide something. >> I have a metal plate in my arm. >> Stop. >> I'm going to give you more charges for resisting if you don't stop right now. >> I didn't even steal >> who isn't a [ __ ] who touched me like you did. So, don't talk to me. Thank you. >> On the 28th of February 2026, police responded to a report of a woman shoplifting at Walmart. As it turned out, this was far from her first incident. So when officers approached her, she remained completely calm and immediately pushed back against their accusations. >> Police department. Okay. >> I paid for everything. >> Okay. We're not being detained. >> I paid for everything. Put your phone down. >> I paid for everything. >> Put your phone down. >> But I paid for everything. >> Okay. Anybody available? >> I paid for everything. >> Okay. Well, we watched you on camera. It's not paid >> for light bulbs. >> Yes, I did. >> And then >> Yes, I did. Look again. >> I watched it. >> Okay. So, we're past that. I paid for everything. >> We'll figure that out. But right now, you're being detained. >> For what? I paid for that. I told you that. >> But I paid for everything. >> Okay. I'm telling you right now, I watched it. We watched what we have on cameras. That's fine if you feel that way. >> I did. >> Okay. That's fine if you feel that way right now. You're not free to leave, though. >> But I paid for everything. >> You can keep saying that all you >> I paid for everything. >> Okay. Well, check your receipts then. Sh. >> Check that. >> Where? >> So, check that. >> We're doing that right now. >> So, do that. Oh, right after it leaves. >> I just showed that to you. >> There's something right here. >> No, I pay for everything. >> The wall. >> Don't punch me with that. No, I'm not. I'm standing right here. I'm not You're going to get more charges for resisting. >> I have a broken wrist. My I have a metal plate in my arm. >> Turn around. >> No, I didn't do anything. >> I didn't do anything. >> I have a metal plate in my arm. >> Stop. >> I'm going to give you more charge for resisting if you don't stop right now. >> No, I didn't even steal. >> Okay. I didn't even do nothing. >> Okay, put your arm behind your back. >> I didn't do anything. >> I paid for everything. >> Okay, we'll figure it out. Okay, >> you don't have to twist my I have a broken [ __ ] Stop doing that. >> Stop resisting. >> What the I'm literally reporting. What are you doing? Let go of me. You >> The situation quickly escalated due to her lack of cooperation, but she showed no signs of backing down. She even attempted to use gender equality arguments as a justification. >> What do you mean? >> I don't feel comfortable with you guys touching me. >> That's fine. We're going to search you. Okay, >> that's fine. I don't give you consent. I want a woman. I want a woman right now. No, because of how you guys handled me. I want a woman. Officer, >> we don't have any female officers. >> So, I don't give you consent. I do not give you consent to touch me. Don't touch me. >> All division. Don't touch me. >> Okay. You arrest. >> That's fine. Don't touch me. I'm not under arrest. >> You're going to get searched. You're under arrest. You are >> Don't touch me. No, I'm not. >> You are under arrest for what? >> For theft. >> I didn't steal. >> Okay. Yes, you did. I want >> I don't give you consent. I want a woman officer. You're against the No, it's my right. >> Okay. >> So, don't touch me. No, I do not give you consent. I swear to God. Do not touch me. >> I know my rights. You're not allowed to touch me. >> Okay. >> So, you can't have this conversation again. This is going to happen. >> I want a woman officer. I don't want you to touch me. You hurt me. >> Officer, >> we don't have any >> I didn't even do anything wrong. Too bad. >> I It's my right. >> So, right now you're under arrest. >> No, I'm not. I didn't steal. No, I'm not. >> Yes, you are. >> You want to get those receipts ringed up and make sure? >> Yes, please. >> Insane. >> Negative. >> What's your name? >> Lori. >> Lori. What? >> So, it's not your right to tell us we can't search you anymore. >> No, it is to have A WOMAN OFFICER. I AM ALLOWED TO legally report. >> We're going to wait for our sergeant here. >> So then wait for him. >> We are waiting for another. >> Can I sit down? >> Then you're not going to sit down in here because we can't search you and I don't know what happened. So if you allow us to search you, I will put you in the back of my car to sit down. >> I don't want you touching me. You guys already hurt me. >> She appeared to be invoking her rights out of anger, but in reality, she seemed determined to find any excuse to delay the officers. Her constant arguments showed how familiar she was with these situations. Meanwhile, loss prevention had already documented evidence of her repeated thefts. Uh most recent one is going to be this one right here >> for today. >> This one was last week, but getting the most recent one. >> We're getting a receipt for today. >> I'm working on it. >> Let's work on the one for today and what we have and uh we'll go from there. >> Okay. >> Okay. So 6911 it said >> or 6352. 6352. Okay. We're going to walk out. >> My sergeant's here now, so we can talk to him about the surger. But again, I'm not going to put you in the back of my car with stuff in your pocket that I can see. >> I don't It's my vape. >> Well, you wouldn't even let us grab it out. So, >> why would you need to grab my vape? >> We don't allow things to go in the back of our car. >> But I can't even grab it. >> People can. I'm not saying you, but people can. And we can't trust that. That's our >> not doing anything. >> That's our That's our policy. Okay. >> Well, I need a female officer. >> We don't have a female officer. You can talk to You can talk to our sergeant. >> I will. And >> that's why we called him out here to come talk to you. She's not allowing us to search her and keep >> I just want a female officer. >> We adise we don't have a female. >> I don't need I I really don't I I can't have a a male search me. >> You don't have one available. >> I need one. Get a female anything. I can't do that. >> Is there a female security here? At this point, officers tried to explain that their actions were a response to her resistance, but she completely denied it and even attempted to twist the narrative. >> Me like four times now >> cuz you keep saying we're allowed to search you and so we're saying we're recording. Nothing's happening. >> So what? >> But yeah, except were you recording when that officer like hurt me? >> That's both of my camera was on. >> Okay. Using excessive force when I wasn't It wasn't necessary. >> So I did tell you to stop resisting multiple times. >> I wasn't resisting. You told me to go against the wall >> and then I told you turn around, face the wall. told me to go against the wall and I did. >> No, you didn't. >> And then you grabbed me and then he grabbed me 10 times harder. >> So, we're not going to talk about >> He grabbed me harder and he didn't need to. >> Well, I'll come into that part. I won't. >> No, you won't. It hurt. >> That wasn't me. You can talk to my sergeant about that. >> It hurt and it was unnecessary. >> So, talk to my sergeant about it if you have concerns that that I can't do anything about that. I'm >> He twisted my arm back further than you needed to and he hurt me really bad even after I said to stop. >> What was your reaction? I have metal plates in my wrists and that it just hurts. >> Okay, I can I can review the body cameras and all that stuff and then I'll I'll look into that. Okay. >> All right. As far as So what is that she's under arrest for? >> She's under arrest for theft. >> I didn't steal anything. I paid for everything. I have receipts. >> Have you recovered the property or anything? >> Shortly afterward, the woman was taken to the police station where officers discovered additional offenses in her possession. It may have explained why she had been so determined to prevent the search. >> Okay. Are you willing to talk now? If I read your rights again, do you want to talk about what you found in your pants in your pocket? >> Okay. >> If I read your rights rights again, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand each right is up right to you? Having these rights in mind, you wish to talk to me now. >> The method we found in your pants. Remember what I told you about that? You don't tell us about it. It's a felony charge. Did you get room at Mount Burn or you get it somewhere else? >> Burlington. >> Burlington. Okay. Do you willing to talk about it if I move out of body camera so no one can ever hear about it? >> Yes. Okay. It's for your safety and my In the end, the woman was charged with theft in the third degree, obstructing a law enforcement officer, and possession of a controlled substance. Trying to avoid responsibility with excuses and resistance often creates even bigger problems. Cooperating with lawful procedures is far better than turning a minor situation into multiple criminal charges. Next, let's take a look at this chaos before moving on to the next shoplifterss. >> Get out of the car or you're going to get tased. >> Cedric tip. >> Shut the bite me. >> I'm not going to bite you. I'm trying to let you from my head. On the 24th of October, 2025, officers responded to a call reporting that a victim's phone had been stolen by his ex-girlfriend. Upon arriving at the scene, the victim immediately provided a clearer statement about the situation. >> Which one of y'all called? >> But she came to my house and uh told me that um cuz they just had left. >> Mhm. >> Okay. She pulled >> Where's your house? >> Right here. >> Okay. This is your house. and she pulled after she they left. It wasn't like 5 minutes at the most. Yeah. She come back. I spoke to her and basically she comes over, she picks the phone up, she leaves again with it and she's uh basically saying she's not getting back on his passcode and everything else to it. So it's it's pettiness is what it is. >> Yeah. We not even together. We got a child together. >> So I think he finally has made contact with her on the phone. And I know that you said all you wanted your phone back, right? wanted my phone. >> Okay, so here's the deal. >> I just talked to her. She says she's in Thomas. She's coming back to bring you the phone. >> Do you want to wait to see if she so much? >> I ain't got no time but to wait. >> Okay. Well, I'm asking you cuz like she's saying, >> if we go the route of putting it as a stolen item, putting warrants on it, that doesn't mean you'll get the phone back. Now you got family violent warrants there, though going forward. Okay. That that's that's a big thing. This was the officer's temporary decision at the time and they also provided a more detailed explanation of what they were going to do. >> You call them call 911. They'll get a hold of us that way. >> They're flip-flopping. >> What what we're trying to reiterate to you though is like if once once it's all said and done and if we go forth and we leave here and we take these warrants, we are not dropping the warrants. If she comes back 3 hours later and says, "Here, baby, here's your phone." That doesn't mean we're going to drop the warrants. The warrant is still going to be out for her arrest and she's still going to go to Spalding County Jail when we find her. when Thompson goes and picks her up. I don't know like he was saying if that's really the route you want to go, but if it is, a decision needs to be made. >> I talk to the phone. It sound like you more or less just want your phone back. >> Yeah. >> And we can't force her to do anything like that. However, >> make a phone call. Tell you don't bring the phone away, brother. You don't have to go, bro. Down the road. >> What What led us to her taking the phone? Did you witness it all? >> I would. >> Okay. So, you tell me what happened. >> Okay. I seen her at the auto zone cuz she called me earlier and said her brakes were messing up. She was already in the area. >> Yeah. >> So I seen her at the auto zone. I said I'm sitting over here at grandma house. Come over here and chill with she was like all right I'm going to come soon when I get done paying for the breaks or whatever. >> Mhm. >> And when she got here I was like take me to the store. I got you got cameras at the store. Her dropping me off at the store. >> Mhm. >> But I left my phone. I was in I was sitting in the car with her on the phone with my partner and I was like my phone about to die. I'm going to put it on the charge and I'm going to go to the store. >> Yeah. >> That's how she knew my phone was in the house. So when we when I got to the store and she dropped me off, she left. >> Uhhuh. >> But when I came back to see where my phone said on the charge, it was gone. >> Mhm. >> And I was asking them like where my phone at and they were like she came and got it. Said that you said give it to her, which I never said. >> Did you see her actually physically take the phone? >> Yeah. Get I get it to >> Y'all got any more questions for me? >> No. In this case, even if the woman returned the stolen phone to the victim, she would still be arrested because the victim had already decided to press charges. So, as soon as she showed up, the officers proceeded to stop her. >> You were Miss Michaela, correct? >> Yes. >> Yeah. Go ahead and step. >> I just gave her his phone. >> It doesn't matter. >> Cedric, call my mama. Call my mama. >> Hey, go ahead. Step it up. >> No, I just get out of the car. >> I just gave him his phone. They told me that I didn't have an active warrant. Cedric. Cedric, >> get out of the car. Let me get somebody to call my mama. I'm pregnant. >> You can call him. Hey, you can call him in a minute. Get out of the car. >> Okay, >> get out of the car or you're going to get tased. >> Cedric tip. Call my mama. Bro, they just took me over. I just went TO JAIL FOR ESCAPE PHONE. CALL my mama. >> Put your hand behind your back. Put your hand behind your back. >> Why is I'm going to jail? You not telling me. >> I done told you. Girl, you knew what it was for. He told me that I wasn't HEY. UH, CEDRIC, CALL MY MAMA. CEDRICED. >> CEDRIC. >> Call my mama. >> What is you tasing me for? What am I doing? >> Girl, I'm not tasing you. 4815. >> Don't praise me. Stop. >> I don't care. I'm not hurting you. You out in a fool on the side of the road. >> Why would you Why would he send me to jail for this? Boy, >> can you drive my car around there? Put in your car, please. 40. No more. >> The woman refused to cooperate, causing the situation to become more tense. At that point, she only tried to make excuses, but nothing she said could change the outcome. >> He took my phone and broke it. >> Take seat. >> Take a seat. Get in the car. >> I want to see the warrant. I want to see the warrant. >> GET IN THE CAR. >> I WANT TO SEE THE WARRANT. >> I want to see the warrant. No, I want to see the warrant. Move. That's me. I want to see the warrant. I'm pregnant. Move, bro. >> Get in the car, >> sir. Can I see the warrant? >> Get in the car. >> Can I see the warrant? Get in the car. >> Hey, DO NOT KICK ME, >> BRO. CUZ Y'ALL PUT YOUR HANDS ON. Y'ALL CAN'T DO THAT. >> Felony obstruction. >> I don't know. I didn't get a chance. >> No. Nobody's going near the car. If you come any further, you'll go TO JAIL FOR OBSTRUCTION. I'M not doing this. I neighbor. >> They told me that I didn't have warrant. Can I please see the war? >> Give me just a second. >> Can I please see the warrant? >> You've kicked me. Your days of speaking are over. >> Can I please? >> Yeah, I'm good. She kicked me, but now she's got a felony. and me. >> Even after arriving at the police station, her behavior did not stop. The difficulties continued and she was even willing to play the racism card. >> You got to get out. >> Stop. >> Don't. I'm not going to touch you. You don't have to do that. Stop. >> You're going to stop banging your head. >> I'm protecting you from hurting yourself further. >> Please just stop. Just let me move. >> No, ma'am. >> Please just stop. This is racism. Stop, sir. I'm not hurting myself. Just leave me alone. Just stop. I'm not going to hit my head. Just leave me alone. I'm pregnant. Stop. Like, you cannot touch me. Stop. >> I can. I'm going to. Ma'am, sit still. >> No. >> Be still. >> No. Leave me alone. Y'all are being racist. Stop. >> Ma'am, stop. >> Trying to damn bite me. >> I'm not going to bite you. I'm trying to let you for my head. >> Well, now we're going to be uncomfortable cuz you're not going to bite me. >> I'm not going to bite you. I'm >> Y'all may want to spit guard. She's trying to bite. >> Oh my god. You going to make up anything. I'm not going to bite you. >> Move, bro. >> She's trying to hook herself in the seat belt. Grab that seat belt. Hey, deputy. Grab that seat belt, please. Don't let her kick you. She's already kicked her ass. I'm not going to kick you cuz he's black. >> She was charged with theft, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest. Taking responsibility early can prevent a bad situation from becoming much worse. Refusing to cooperate and lashing out at others often leads to more serious consequences than the original mistake. 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, let's move on to this chaos that didn't involve shoplifterss just to change the vibes a little. >> Who is Hey, is there another sergeant? >> No, >> there's not. >> Can you step out of the vehicle, ma'am? >> Come on. >> Whoa. >> Come on. We're low. >> Get on the ground. >> Ow. Ow. Ow. On the 13th of October 2025, police were dispatched to a parking lot after receiving reports of a vehicle parked in a no parking zone with stolen registration tabs attached to plates that had expired in 2021. But behind that, even more suspicious signs remained. Here was what happened when police arrived at the scene. >> Sergeant, go forth. Can police be an audio and video recorded? You know, you were parked in a a parking zone. It it it's well my friend went to go and get coolant cuz we always use them. So >> Okay. >> And I live here. So >> Okay. When what unit do you live in? >> Okay. You know the tabs on there don't belong to this car either. >> No friend's car. So no. >> It expired in 2021 and there's tabs that don't belong to it. >> Wait until >> you're in the driver's seat. I don't bring just in case I have to push it and move it out of the way. >> Okay. >> But you're in the driver's seat. >> So, you're possessing the car, right? And it's your responsibility as a possessor. >> I don't know. Cuz the reason this possessor of it is the car and I bring because I can move. I can push it. >> Okay. >> So, I can push the car. >> What you got in that box there? >> Okay. >> What >> you said? Okay. That's a weird response to a box that's sitting right next to you. >> Can you step out here for me? >> Did I do something wrong? >> 142. Can I have a second, please? >> Can you step out of the car, please? >> Yeah. Did I do something wrong? >> You have a lighter in your hand. There's a box there. There's a jar right there. Um, consistent with possible drug paraphernalia. You have tabs not belonging to the car. Car is not registered to you. Uh, you're associated to a unit. Drugs are known to come to and from. >> Faced with the suspicions raised by police, the woman could not deny anything. And for refusing to get out of the car, she had her reason for it. >> You're refusing to step out. >> I'm saying, "What did I do wrong?" >> I just listed off all the things. And we have a signed trespass agreement here. Okay. >> Yo, what? >> Signed trespass agreement with the property. >> Yeah, but I live here. >> Okay. >> So, and I'm just waiting for him to come back. >> Okay. I just listed about six reasons why I would like you to step out of the car. And you didn't listen to one of them? >> I did listen to them, but I didn't break any laws by sitting here. >> Okay. You know what Terry or reasonable suspicion is? It means it's not quite probable cause, but I have reasons to believe that crime is a foot. >> So, you think I'm coming in here? Why am I sitting here? >> I believe there's possibly drug paraphernalia in this car. Yes. >> And where do you where where where would you believe that? >> Where? >> I'm not I'm not going to do this. Are you willing to step out or No, >> I'm asking where would I where >> I've asked you to step out about five times. >> I have a lighter in my hand. I smoke cigarettes. I'm allowed to have a lighter. >> Okay. >> I'm allowed to have a lighter, right? I'm over 21. >> Sure. >> And I'm allowed to smoke cigarettes, right? >> Sure. >> So, why wouldn't I have a lighter? >> Okay. Right. >> I didn't do anything. I'm waiting for him to come back. The car is overheating. I'm waiting to come back. Only can push it. So, >> okay. This car is not going anywhere. >> I'm here to push it. >> Okay. Well, has tabs not belonging to me. Step out of the car, please. This is number six time I've asked you. >> What does that mean? You're going to exit the car. Exit the car. Exit the car. >> Okay. He's telling me >> exit the car. The tabs on here don't belong to this car. >> No, this is Hold on. This >> You need to step out. We're going to pull you out. You need to step out. >> Hold on. You need to know what we're saying. Step out. >> Okay. Don't Don't >> We won't if you step out. >> Okay. Don't touch me, please. >> It could be said that beyond six orders for the woman to get out of the car, police had also explained their suspicions many times. But she paid no attention and kept acting innocent to make things harder for officers. >> What did I do wrong? I've already explained it all. >> What did you explain to me? I'm trying to get my shoe. Obviously, it's a foot. >> Okay. >> What did I do by sitting there? >> He's not telling me what I did and you guys put your hands on me. Is there a sergeant? >> Yeah, he's a sergeant. >> Who is? Okay. Is there another sergeant? >> No, >> there's not. >> Can you step out of the vehicle, ma'am? Listen, if you just complied, everything would be good. We would talk. >> Obviously, I'm pushing my shoe forward so I can like put my shoe on. >> Ow. Okay. >> My shoe. >> How about this? If you step out, I will grab your shoes. Okay. >> I got it. >> You got it. Okay. Step out. >> Come on. >> Don't go on me. >> I'm I'm trying to get you out of the car nicely, but you're not doing it. >> But you're not giving me a reason. >> Okay. Listen. If you don't step out, you're going to be under arrest for obstructing. Step out now. >> Okay. Obstruction of what? >> A bus. You need to do what we're telling you to do. >> Obstruction. What did I What am I obstructing you from? >> Cuz you're not stepping out of the car. You're not obeying a lawful command. Step out of the vehicle. >> I didn't do anything, though. [clears throat] >> All right. Come on. Whoa. >> What the woman was doing was simply stalling the situation, but things did not go the way she wanted and police moved in without hesitation. >> Come on. You're under arrest. >> For what? >> Get on the ground. >> Ow. Ow. Ow. For what? >> On the ground. On the ground. >> Okay, now you're under arrest. >> For what? I'm under arrest for what? >> Obstructing. I gave you a warning. >> Ow. You did not give me a warning. A warning about what? >> What did I do? I didn't do anything. >> I'm sitting in the car. I live here. >> Okay, that's fine. I live here. I live here. >> Stop. >> I live here. >> Stop resisting. You're gonna get a new charge. >> For what? You're saying I didn't I didn't do anything. >> This is illegal as This is illegal. >> We have one in custody. Hey, can you start a suffering for >> This is illegal as This is so illegal. >> This is illegal. Ow. This is illegal. Okay. This is illegal. I'm not doing I didn't do anything. >> So why are you sitting there? I live here. >> Listen, ma'am. We would have talked to you, but you >> you have to listen to that. >> What do you mean? >> Okay, stand up for your drink. >> There was nothing illegal here. If you were the suspect in this situation, refusing police orders could get you charged with obstruction, but it seemed the woman did not realize that. >> Just stand under arrest for what though? >> Obstructing what? >> You have to listen to the police when we give you a command. Okay, I know it's covered. >> Really? >> Uh, yeah. I can I >> Yeah, this has nothing to do with you. I had to do what you have on the car. >> I live here and I didn't even stand right here. >> You got anything on you, Ashley? That >> doesn't look like you have any pocket. >> I need a girl to search me. >> Okay. We don't have any females working. Okay. >> Okay. Well, can you get a female? >> Would you like me to call one from home? >> Yes, please. >> No, that's not going to happen. >> Okay. I don't give him permission to touch on me. >> Actually, we don't have one readily available. >> I don't give permission to touch on me. Do you have pockets even? >> I don't give permission to touch on me though. >> Ma'am, that's not the way this works. >> Permission to touch. >> That's not how this works. >> Yeah, he's not a girl. >> Listen, I'm going to lift your shirt to make sure you don't have a pocket. That's all I'm doing. >> I'm trying to see if you have a pocket, man. That's >> a pocket. I don't have a pocket. >> Ashley, just focus on me for a second, okay? You should know who I am. I talk to you all the time. >> Okay. >> What my partner is trying to do right now, he just needs to make sure that you don't have anything on you that can't go into jail with you. Okay. >> No, I don't. >> And right after that, the woman realized she could hardly avoid arrest and she also admitted that she had illegal drugs on her. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, listen. I would want to work with you on that. Okay. She's saying she has fentinel in her bra. >> Yeah. She had a pipe in her shoe. >> I told you something was in my shoe. I didn't know what it was. >> Actually, it's okay. We're just a drug. Careful in your shoe. That's all I said. >> I didn't know it was in my shoe. That's why I said, "Can you take my shoe out?" That's why I took my shoe off and you saw me take my shoe off cuz I didn't know it was in it. [screaming] >> So Ashley, do you have anything else hidden on you this year? >> I believe we're having a rental for me. >> No, that's fine. No, that's fine. Except for my period. >> We're going to take you for That's what you're worried about? >> Yeah. Well, yeah. I'm going to the period. >> Okay. Hey, Ashley, while we're waiting, I read you your rights. You said you understood them. Is that correct? Do you want me to reread them before I ask any more questions? >> I no it doesn't matter now. What am I in trouble for? >> You're under arrest for obstruction and now possession of control substance. Uh and you also have a warrant out of Olympia. >> Olympia for work. But for what? >> Assault. >> Assault. >> But I was unaware of that. In the end, she was charged with obstructing a law enforcement officer and drug possession with intent to deliver. Actions have consequences, and refusing lawful orders while hiding the truth can quickly turn suspicion into serious criminal charges. Next, the shoplifter decided to turn herself in. >> She stuffed it in there. I seen her do everything. So, the end I had. >> What happened? I put on the paper. I want to myself. Well, then if that's what you're feeling. >> On the 19th of March, 2025, a woman walked into a police station to turn herself in for a shoplifting incident at Target 2 weeks earlier, showing remorse for what she had done. This was what [music] happened next. >> All right, March 5th at about 8:25 p.m. at Target. You want to tell me what happened? >> Yes. I was with this girl to be honest with you. So, I had her in my car. We went to Target. So we was in [music] the store. I had told her, "Can you please put that stuff back that she was stealing?" She had a big bag like this big. Every store that we went to that day, she stole a lot of stuff. It was Meredith Okamo. >> What is it? >> Meredith. Okambo. Like O C A M P O. >> Okay. So Meredith. >> Uh-huh. I tell you where she's stay at, too. She's staying at home. Her I don't know her address, but she stays south trip. That's in Chicago, Illinois by Archer. Not too far from here. >> Okay. >> Okay. Well, better like the airport. >> I could show you guys where she stay at. I could literally you guys could patrol me and I'll take you to her house so you can see where she stays at. >> Is that Are you guys traveling? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> We've been known each other since high school. >> Okay. So that day I had told people when I had stopped inside the door I said I don't have nothing you could check me [snorts] the same way how I came inside the store with a jacket on that's why I'm going to leave out I don't have nothing I told her you could go ahead I went like this I went to the guys just like this I said you could check me I spread my legs out you want to check me before I leave I said if anything she's the one who had everything in her purse >> she stuffed it in here I seen her do everything. So then I had come and then when I had told the police like I I was going to leave but then that's when old girl she was by the door and she seen that they were kept getting closer to her so then she ran my way. [clears throat] >> Although she cooperated and pointed to her accomplice, she still tried to minimize her own role, especially when police questioned her intent. >> Yes. >> What was your gun's intention? Did you guys Did you know she was going to go there to steal? >> No. Okay. I had a couple dollars on me, but I was looking in the store to see what I was gonna get. And then I didn't I didn't know she was stealing, you know, cuz I was over here, you know, she kept going around. Then when we got when I got so close to her, she was like she went like this and she said, "Fuck." And I told her, "You got to put that stuff back." >> What kind of items were you looking for? How much money did you have on here? >> I had like five bucks. >> What kind of items were you going? >> What I was going to look for? I was going to look for something really small, like cosmetic stuff, >> but she I didn't know that she was going to go in there and steal. She went to like four stores >> before that. >> Yeah. >> Did she And she stole everything? >> And she stole everything. >> And you didn't think that she was going to go into another store after stealing from four stores and steal again? >> Yes, I did. I'm going to be honest with you. Yes. But I had told her to stop doing that because I had told her that I told her I'm the only one with the car. So they going to look at me like I'm the one I'm the bad guy. I'm not the bad guy here. >> Yeah, >> I'm not the to be honest with you. I'm not the bad guy. I wouldn't steal. Can I tell you something? Look, I know that whatever I said could be used against me, but I'm going to be honest with you. Completely honest. When I was younger, I was like, I I stole something and they came I I I they put me in back. They put they took me to Grand Central. I went to Grand Central, stay there one night. The next day they transported me to places in California. I had learned this lesson when I was younger. >> Although she tried to avoid responsibility for her actions, her wrongdoing was hard to change and police made that clear. >> In 10 minutes, okay? >> It's okay. Listen, I know you're going through some tough stuff. You know what I mean? It is what it is. And we're not going to make this any bigger deal than what it is already. You know what I mean? You took some things. you know, you're going to be out of here in in 10 minutes. What happens is we're going to just put your name into the system. We're going to fingerprint you, take your picture, and we're going to give you some paperwork for a court date, and you're gone. But you can't go back to Target. Okay? You can't go back into that store no more. Cuz if they see you, they're going to want you arrested for trespassing, and I don't want to go through this again. You know what I mean? But if your friend's telling you do that and that's truly what you're saying, you just got to be stronger. You got to be stronger because like your dad said, you're just going to get yourself in some more trouble. And if she's if she's a bad influence on you, you can't be hanging around with her. But the fact of the matter is by the statute, you're the one that carried that bag out. You can I don't know. But but once you here's the thing, once once you pass into that vestibial, you pass those things, that's you're committing a retail theft. >> You're past the last point of purchase. Yeah. >> It's over. You know what I mean? That's >> so it's it's a very it's a very minute small thing that isn't but but that's what it is. So, like I said, we're not going to make this anything bigger than what it is. you know, we just got to put your name into a system real quick and then we'll fingerprint your photograph you and you're gonna walk out the door. >> Okay. >> It was clear that she became overwhelmed with remorse after hearing the consequences of her actions, even expressing deeply troubling thoughts. >> What happens I put on the paper I want to myself? >> Well, then if that's what you're feeling, I'm going to have to get you an ambulance. [music] I asked you. I'm Is going to get my car back. >> Or you guys are going to jump my car. >> You didn't take your car, didn't you? Your dad took the car. >> Mm-m. >> Is it out there? >> I don't know if my car is still here. >> Well, I'm not We're not going to take your car. >> So, you guys towed it. I thought you guys jumped it. >> Who towed? We towed our car. >> No, not us. >> Not us. You drove away from it in Target that day, right? >> No. Okay. Yes. Yes. Yes. But I literally not too long ago I was just here at one of your stations. >> This is our This is our only station. We're a small department. >> Unless the city or somebody got you for something else. >> Are you up to date on payments and everything? >> Like tickets? >> No. Like you owe >> do you owe money on the car like when you bought it? >> No. >> No. >> When did when when have you not had your car? When's the last time you had it? The last time I had him was like two days ago before I got in a car accident on Columbus and Western. >> Oh, so the city got that's that's over in the uh >> I don't even know where that's at. >> That's >> It could be said that her self harm thoughts might have shifted the case toward a mental health crisis. But because she was still concerned about her car, police believed she was stable and gave her some advice. >> That big of a deal. >> You're still young. We got guys here that started their careers at like >> 40. Yeah. You're only 29. >> Age is just a number, too. >> Yeah. >> You got to be young at heart. That's it. Be young at heart. >> This is a really tough world out here. >> It is. It ain't getting any easier. But for the most part, it works out. You mean everybody has their little, you know, problems, whatever you run into. You know what I mean? >> That's true. >> And you you you get by. Like today, it's a little problem for you, but 10 minutes, you'll be out of here. You'll be walking down Archer in this beautiful weather. You know what I mean? Got some money in your pocket. >> Yeah, you're right. Cuz they told me yesterday that if I don't show up, I don't come here. They said that. Then they get a warrant for you again. Now they changed the warrants. So then if they grabbed you, you would literally have to sit and wait to see the judge. >> And that could be at any I mean you could be it could be Christmas morning and if you contacted the police, guess what? >> Wow. >> That's it. >> That's it. You can't you can't pay a bond to get out anymore. They just the judge ordered it. You got to go see him or her, whoever. You know what I mean? >> Or you [snorts] come here on your own time and you're out >> like this. You be out in time. This is taking honest to God. This is taking a little bit longer because >> they have some Yeah. >> In the end, the woman was charged with retail theft. Learn that choosing to turn yourself in and cooperate early can prevent a minor mistake from escalating into more serious legal consequences and gives you a chance to correct your path sooner. Next, this Chinese woman attempted to steal an entire Tesla vehicle through her own fraud scheme. >> Where did you get this driver's license from? >> Um, from government. >> What government? Someone shift to me. Actually, I don't know the person. >> You don't know the person? >> On the 9th of February, 2026, officers received a call from a Tesla dealership reporting that a woman had attempted to purchase a vehicle worth $11,000 using fake identification documents. The moment they arrived at the scene, employees immediately pointed out the suspicious details that had caught their attention. >> Is that >> because you could see the license feels it's not right. And when you start to see the watermarks, it's missing a watermark here. Um, we contacted our loss prevention department. They say this information is correct, but from what they can see, that's not >> Yeah. So, the license is fake. [laughter] >> Yeah. You can see I mean there um they went and they got a cashier's check. I mean, the cashier's check looks legit. I don't know what this company is because she's buying it personally under her, right? But obviously, you can tell we're not going to deliver it. But because it's a fake, they did say for us to contact you guys. >> Hello. >> And I'll show you on the >> Hello. >> Oh, no. >> So, she tried to make a purchase. The fake ID quickly became impossible to deny, and officers even questioned whether the woman's appearance matched someone who could realistically purchase a $11,000 vehicle. At that point, they placed her in handcuffs so they could investigate the situation further. >> What's going on? >> You from here? >> No. This you here visiting? What you doing? >> You you speak fluent English? Yes. >> Who's this person? >> Me. >> This is you. Okay. Where did you get this driver's license from? >> Um, from government. >> What government? >> So, shipped to my home. >> It was shipped to your home? Yes. In order to get Have you had a Florida driver's license before? >> No. >> Okay. So, you can't just have something shipped to your home. You have to go in person. And you were attempting to do what here? >> I want to buy a car. >> You want to buy a car? Okay. What type of car are you trying to buy? >> Model X. >> Model X. >> Okay. You have a social security number. >> No. Where did you pick the checkup from? >> Uh, from the business account. >> From the business account. But what bank? >> Bank of America. >> Okay. Whose business account is it? A funer. Is it your name? Somebody else's name? >> It was obvious she fully understood what was happening. Yet, she continued lying about her own information, prompting officers to finally make their conclusion clear. >> This is not a a real license. This is fake as we can see. And this driver's license here, this number, it comes back to somebody that's totally different. >> Ever had a Florida license or license? Any other state? >> No. >> No. So, where did you live prior when you when you came here? You lived here. Were you? >> California. >> In California, you didn't have a license over there or ID card? >> I have. >> That's another thing. I have. >> You had a Do you have it with you or you don't have it? >> Um, I have it. >> It's in your stuff. Where is it? >> It's in your bag. >> You got a purse over there or something? >> Yes. You can grab it. >> It's a purse. >> California. >> And then you came here when >> vacation >> for vacation? >> Yeah. >> Then you tried to purchase a car? >> Yes. >> And you was going to drive it back? >> No. No. No. >> You going to ship it back? >> I think so. >> Huh? >> I think so. >> I can't hear you. >> I think so. So, you just wanted to get a better deal on it or something? I don't What you doing? >> Yeah, >> cuz they sell Teslas in California. >> Cuz I just I just >> Huh? >> Because of what? >> Come here to visit. >> Where's the ID at in in the purse? In the purse. Just tell me. >> Wallet. >> In the wallet. In the wallet. >> She going to get it. >> You could see her constantly looking around for something while officers also uncovered a bit more truth from the wallet she kept beside her. >> She got a ID wallet in there. Come on. >> I can't. >> Okay. So, why does your Florida driver's license have a different name than these names here? >> Uh, that's no money. >> That's not you. >> That's no mine. >> What's not yours? The Florida driver's license. >> No money. >> Okay. But you just told me you got it from the government. So now it's not your license. >> Came in the mail. She said >> it's his license. >> No, no, no, no. >> Okay. Whose own is it? >> I don't know. >> Okay. How did you get it? >> Just someone came and then asked me to to buy the car. >> Someone did what? >> Someone gave me >> Okay. Someone gave it to you. >> They can't just give it to you with your picture on it. >> Uh they put my photo. >> Yeah. This is mine. How did you get the the driver's license? >> Someone shift to me. Actually, I don't know the person. >> You don't know the person? Okay. >> It's just online. >> So, you got Okay. So, tell me the story. How did you get to get online to get it? Did you know the person or >> just someone friends? So, I don't know the person. My friend find >> And you purchased it or gave it to you or how did you get it? >> They mailed it to me. >> Okay. For free? >> No. Pay? >> You pay? How much did you pay? Uh $100. >> $100. >> It was $100. >> Okay. And when was that? >> I think last week. >> Last week. >> She claimed she didn't know who her partner was. But did you notice how she paused to think before answering? Because she was clearly lying and likely far more experienced in this than she wanted officers to believe, especially with the evidence they found inside her bag. >> Her first time to get pinched. >> Got six phones. Oh, >> it's a six. You know, I got one right there. >> So, that's what this one right here. Right. >> No, I have one right here. >> That makes seven. This three right here. >> Seven. >> Six. >> Oh, six. You got six, right? Three, four, two. >> Well, she her check is uh valid. >> It's in her name. >> It's in a It's a in a company name, >> but it's a legit check. >> A legit check. >> Where did you come from? California. What day you came? >> San Francisco. >> The what? San Francisco. >> No. What day did you get here? >> Uh 67 >> Friday. >> Friday. >> Friday. >> Six. >> Was she staying at a hotel here or? >> Yes. Hotel. >> Where? >> Uh W South Beach. >> The W South Beach. >> Yes. >> So you wasn't leaving today? >> No. >> So why you walking around with your luggage? >> Because I need to change hotel. So stubbless. So expensive. >> It's very expensive. >> It's very nice though. >> That's expensive. >> Got very good tasting hotel. It's >> Bank of America. >> Bank of America. >> It say New Orleans 794. So that got to be that one. >> I don't know. >> How you doing? Where is this company located? >> Uh Montana. >> That's where you from? >> No, I come from California. >> You come from California, >> correct? >> Okay. So what? So you say they wired you the money? >> No, that's that's my my business. >> The multiple phones and stacks of checks officers discovered showed she was far from someone being used. And police quickly formed their own view of what was really happening. >> Going with her. This car, she was going to go back, resell it at a high value, have the documents. They were never going to be able to track that car. That car going to be long gone. That car probably was getting shipped overseas. That's why she That's why she go register the car in California. She'll already have this stuff. She'll type it up on this and then probably go back and rest in California. >> Get in the container. >> Bingo. So, you got to have this document to say >> to the >> to the people to the shipping company and it get shipped overseas. >> So, she probably buy this cars to ship to China. >> Yeah. Or wherever she originally from. >> I don't know if they in Japan cuz they got their own extra car. >> They do, but it's cheaper. >> They ain't got no Tesla. >> They They got a better one than Tesla over there. >> The crazy part is remember this. The prices dropped on these. Remember all these sunk, >> but whatever it is, she gonna get some big money for >> they using her as a as a kid as a to get a pig to go do the dirty work. >> She living that life. She got her nails done. >> Chen was ultimately charged with organized scheme to defraud, fraudulent use of personal identification, secondderee grand theft, [music] and illegally transferring vehicle titles without purchaser information. This became a lesson that even the smallest mistake like a fake ID could expose an entire criminal network hiding behind it. Yeah. >> So, what she does show and whatever I have, I'm going through. And like I said, >> it's selfch checkout. >> On the 10th of June 2024, police responded to a Walmart after employees recognized Madison, a woman accused of repeatedly abusing selfch checkckout lanes to steal. Loss prevention staff then monitored the group alongside officers as they watched their every move. or the kitchen. >> She skipped the cheese. >> You say she skipped the cheese. >> So what she does is show the scan on >> center, >> but they came in. >> I don't think she got anything on the bottom. Let me check. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. She has a big deal. She >> told me last time, "Man, did you work at Walmart?" I said, "Girl, I'm getting a job." the door. >> If they get past, >> if you didn't know, Walmart policy prevented officers from stopping suspects while they were still inside the store during the act. So, the moment the group passed the final point of payment, officers immediately moved in. And this was what happened next. YouTube. >> You have your IDs on you? >> No, I don't. No. And what is your name? >> Carly Franco. >> Carly Franco. >> Which Madison? >> One more time. >> Madison Burella. >> Madison. >> How do you spell Madison? There's so many different. >> M A D I S O. Oh, >> okay. Just >> said Mel. >> Barela. E A R E L A >> birthday. >> Um >> last time on that last name. It's kind of hard to hear. >> B A R V L. Okay. >> Okay. All right. >> I think we're wanting to do trespasses, too. trespass off. >> Okay. What exactly? So, just shoplifting. >> Trespass or just trespass? >> Yes. >> Under every accusation thrown at them, the suspects could barely deny anything yet showed no remorse at all as they immediately began using their circumstances as excuses for their actions >> going through. I have no intentions to sue. And that's the 110% truth. That's 110% truth. I have no intentions to sue. Whatever I have, I'm going through. And like I said, it's selfch checkout. I mean, everybody >> seen some of yours. You use like different tags. Try to use different tags for the one I do. >> Oh, I don't recall the date, but yeah, you have >> So, do me a favor. hang out here and then I'm going to go to trespasses and then we'll >> someone come around as I told CJ like where are you send me not that I don't mind but >> shortly after officers made their decision and both suspects were forced into their own walk of shame You say >> no. All right. We're walking out. So, we're going to go this way. little paws are like >> I swear to like I'm like I call like I'm like I'm like I hear you. >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> They said we were stealing. >> Okay. You have a necklace on or anything? >> No, I don't. >> Okay. You go over to the back of the car. I'll make sure to put your stuff in a bag. All right, have a seat for me. Oh my god, what is that? Madison and the other suspect were charged with shoplifting and criminal trespassing. Trying to outsmart selfch checkckout cameras for small items can still lead to public humiliation, criminal charges, and consequences that follow long after the theft itself.