I think I actually have the underwear on me. >> Okay, you can just set the top. >> Sorry, I didn't feel anything. No, you're okay. Like, right. Sorry, I just turned 18 and now like I probably am getting arrested or >> on November 21st, 2025, police received a call from a shopping mall reporting a theft with the striking detail that the suspects were already well known to officers. This time, however, they were caught. Keep watching to see what unfolded when police arrived at the scene. >> So, three of them still have stuff on. She says she doesn't have anything. >> She was in the dressing room and she >> a bra. Okay. And then the other two have stuff on. >> Yeah. >> Did you read Miranda to all of them? >> Yeah, we got >> uh I'm working on ID and everything. So I haven't talked to anyone yet. >> Hello. >> She just took off. So he says that's it. That is >> after everyone. >> Yeah. Cool. We probably take one at a time in the other room. >> Yeah. >> You got a bra on. >> Yeah. Let's go. >> Hi. Does an officer talk to you yet? >> Okay. Officer. I got my body camera on. >> Do you have your ID on you? >> No, I don't. >> Okay. Have you ever been arrested before? >> Okay. Here's the deal. We'll we'll typically on these we don't go a criminal route. Okay. But we do have like questions and stuff we got to ask. I know it's a lot right now. We'll work through you with you. Okay. >> Not right now. No, you are detained. You are detained. No, it's not. It We have to talk to you guys first and figure out exactly what's going on. Um there's a possibility you could be arrested, but that doesn't mean that's what we're going to do. Okay. Do you have your ID on you? >> No. >> Okay. What's your first name? >> Um Jada. >> How old are you? >> I'm 18. >> You're 18. >> This is what she had on. So they were literally wearing the stolen items right up until they were caught. The woman appeared deeply remorseful, clearly unable to bear the responsibility for the consequences of her own actions. >> Worst that's going to happen. >> Worst, it depends on the amount of property that was taken. >> So >> yeah. So if it's anything under $300, it's a misdemeanor. >> But I don't know how much it was. We'll figure out >> stupid stuffed animal was like this is like I don't know why but this is just like >> I promise you hear me out for a sec. I know a lot of people that have committed, you know, these thefts and it doesn't affect >> this just >> I know it's a lot and it and it doesn't >> I've never wanted a candy bar from Dollar General and now I think this is over stuffed animal like you know it >> I promise you Jada hear me out it'll be just fine about this. >> So this is for the young lady that just went out. >> This is total for everyone? >> No, this is total for her. >> Okay. Okay. >> Yeah. Oh, don't know. >> So, I have to get a lawyer. >> No, it's you. You have the right to a lawyer. Do you want me to read them again or do you understand them? >> No, it's okay. >> Do you understand the rights? >> Mhm. >> Okay. Uh, that's a yes. I just need a yes or a no. >> Yes. >> Okay. Having these rights in mind, can I talk to you? >> Uh-huh. >> That's a yes. I need a verbal yes or no. Sorry. >> Thank you. >> What made everything even more absurd was this woman's reason for stealing. Watch as she explained it herself. >> Okay. So, um, well, first our friend told us that I had like jelly cats here. So, it's like a stuffed animal. And then like I came here and like um other people just like told me like that stealing is like easy. >> So, then like I don't know. And I didn't even think about like looking at the price tags cuz I just like wasn't really thinking about it. I didn't know how much those like stuffed animals were kind of my intention was to like come here cuz I didn't have any money. >> Just is that just like saying this, Dad? >> No. Just be honest. Yeah. >> Okay. I just don't want to go to jail. >> Yeah. No, it's okay. It's okay. >> Can you promise it's not going to happen, right? I I can't promise anything, right? Cuz I don't know all the details yet, but I just have to figure out what happened. Okay. >> Okay. >> So, you did Did you have any money on you? >> Um Well, yeah. I have my card, my credit card, but only like $10. >> Okay. So, not not very much. >> But I can pay for the things. All of it. I can pay for all of it. >> We'll talk about it later. Okay. Yep. Did you So, you came here with the intent to steal then? >> Well, no. I was just going to see. >> I wasn't actually just going to do it. >> Okay. And then, uh do you remember which items you stole? Um, jelly cats and then some skims stuff. >> Do you remember the specific ones? >> Uh, a bra and then I think underwear. Bra, underwear and then a pajama thing. >> Um, and how did you like take them? >> Well, I put the top on. >> Mhm. >> And then the jelly I just like put right here. >> Mhm. >> Like in your pocket or something? >> Well, like right here. >> Oh, okay. like on because >> I think I actually have the unrone. >> Okay, you can just set that down. >> So, I didn't feel it. >> She claimed she had never intended to steal. Yet, in reality, she never had any intention of paying either. Made it. Like, I'm assuming you didn't attempt to pay or anything like that. >> Um, no. Well, well, my cousin was saying like, "Let's go out that way." So, we went out that way and then this guy stopped us and we just came in with him. >> Okay. So, did you make it outside the store? >> Yeah, but the guy like stopped us and we didn't get far. >> Okay. But you never attempted to pay or anything. >> That's Yes. You never attempted to pay? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Is that worse? >> No, that's okay. I'm just Like I said, it's not a worse or better thing. It's just I have to understand the details of what happened. Okay. Came here with these are all your friends, family, anything like that. >> Um, one of them's my sister and one of them's um my cousin and then the other one's just our friend. >> Have you ever been arrested for retail theft? >> No, absolutely not. >> Okay. with retail thefts. Um, the felony amount is $300. I don't know what your amount is yet. They're they're pricing it up. >> It's like 64. What do you think about that? >> Okay. So, with that, if you don't have any prior charges and it's $64, I'll write you an ordinance violation. Okay. An ordinance violation is like a speeding ticket and it doesn't go on your record if it's paid or if you go to court. But you got to do one of those two things. If you neglect the ticket, >> you then get charged for it. They appeared remorseful, but it was quickly exposed as fake as they continued giving conflicting statements about the details of a pair of shoes. What about Uggs? Did you take any Uggs? >> No, >> these ones are yours. >> Yeah, these are >> your friend already said it with you and her. >> Don't lie. I got everything. We already filed a police claim. >> Okay, guys. I just don't know what's happening right now. And this is just >> Just be honest about it. >> It's not good to lie about it. >> Okay. I don't know what. Can someone just please let me know what's happening? >> Did Did you take the Uggs? Yes or no? >> Yeah, this was like a long >> It was 99 9:25. I got it all there. We filed police report. He just wasn't here when he did it. He was on the launch, but he had him on board. >> Yeah. >> Oh, so they're wearing our shoes cuz we hadn't waited for him to come back. I didn't know that was it. So >> So this isn't the first time that you've stolen. >> Well, from here because our friend told us that they had like all these things here. We wouldn't have to We didn't even know about this. Were these from her? >> Yeah. >> We didn't Sorry, I didn't I didn't know they were on me. >> That's okay. So, what do you remember stealing those? >> Yeah, it was like a while ago, though. Why? I haven't even like worn them or nothing. >> Okay. So, September sound right? >> I don't know. >> Okay. That time when you took the other Uggs, was it just the Uggs or did you take more than one thing? >> Uh, it was just the Uggs. >> Okay. >> Does this make it worse, too? Is everything making it worse? >> Well, I can tell you one thing. Lying about it does not help it at all. >> Okay? >> So, just be honest about what happened. >> Okay? >> Right? >> The question was raised. If she feared that lying would only make things worse, why did she keep doing it? Moments later, she began babying the officers as if that would somehow lessen the consequences she was facing. >> Sorry, I just turned 18 and like I probably am getting arrested or >> you're you're just attain right now. Okay. We still got to figure out the amount of value and stuff like that. Okay. >> Okay. But that's that's high. >> What's that? >> I don't know how much it is. Can you tell me? >> We're going to go in and chat right now. Okay. If you could just go back in here and we'll sit down with your friends. Okay. >> What's that? >> If it's over 300, I'm getting arrested. >> Uh, we still got to figure out the value. It's a possibility. Yes. >> Do you have a total for >> her? Oh, >> for her, >> which was just $34. >> 34? >> Yes. >> You can just step in and over here. Okay. Has an officer spoken to you yet? No. >> Okay. Just got your name. >> Okay. Okay. So, here's the deal. Um, you can have that back. Here's the deal with this. I got to You're technically detained right now. Okay. I have to I have to read you your rights before I'm able to talk with you. Okay. Um, so let me just do that. Okay. Really not even talk to me. That's a yes. Okay. How old are you? 24. Two individuals in the group were charged with felony theft as each was found in possession of more than $1,000 worth of stolen merchandise. Lying and trying to manipulate others only made the consequences worse. Taking responsibility early was the only chance to limit the damage caused by one bad decision. Get down on the ground. >> On the ground. >> On the ground. >> Get down on the ground. >> On March 12th, 2024, police received a call from a local shopping center reporting a theft in progress. The suspects had fled into the parking lot in a white Toyota. When officers arrived and tried to block the vehicle, everything became far more complicated. >> Run. You're getting more trouble. >> These two girls Oh, ho. You try to hit me. Did you just try to hit me? 64. They're taking a 1031 in the white Toyota. Stand by for tag. They just about hit me. I just saw him running from me from the store. I have a whole bag of stuff with me now. These suspects were ready to throw away the stolen goods the moment they saw the police and jump into their car to escape. But their effort completely failed when officers already had a plan to capture them. >> Turning making U-turn now. Going back towards 100 vehicle ammo. >> My vehicle wrecked out at AMO. >> Even in that situation, the suspect still had the presence of mind to run out from the nearby bushes, making the situation even more chaotic. >> Show me your hands. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS NOW. SHOW ME YOUR HANDS. Give me your hands now. HANDS UP. HANDS UP. ALL THREE OF YOU. HANDS UP. >> Get on the ground. >> GET ON THE GROUND. >> LAY DOWN ON THE GROUND NOW. ON THE GROUND. >> ON THE GROUND. >> Get down on the ground. >> Get down on the ground. >> Hang behind your back. >> We're coming this way. towards me. >> Come on. >> Who else is that? >> Okay, man. Keep coming. >> Put your phone down. Put your phone down. Put it down. Turn around. Turn around. Turn around. >> Shouldn't have ran from me. >> I saw you run. Really? I'm the guy that you put your hands together. Put your hands together. Yeah, that's just three. >> Let's give some more commands to inside the vehicle first. >> Fire County Sheriff's Office. >> All right, step back with me. Step back with me. >> Step down behind cover. >> County Sheriff's Office. >> I got the merchandise that she dropped. >> Oh, that's our driver right there. Yeah. shouldn't have tried to hit me. >> What happened? >> Oh, no. What happened? I got you on my video when I pulled up to you. >> I didn't. >> Be very careful. You sell the tr You tell the truth. >> I didn't try to hit you, sir. >> No, but you dropped that bag. >> Both women showed their professionalism in every move. From fleeing in the car to playing the victim over the very chaos they had caused. >> I don't spit my hand. >> Knees to your chest. >> Knees to your chest. >> All right. Stand up. Okay. >> Oh, my leg. Hold on. >> You got to stand up. >> My leg. >> What's wrong with your leg? >> I hit my leg. >> They hit my leg. Hit your leg. >> When he was driving, he hit my leg. >> When he was driving, he hit your leg. >> It's sad though. I didn't even >> No, I'm trying to take it off. >> Oh, okay. >> Right here. >> Lean up against the car for me. Right there. >> Oh my. >> Forward. >> I don't have a female, so I'm going to patch you down with the back of my hand. >> Okay. >> Spread your feet apart for me. >> All right. Go ahead and have a seat. >> Which leg is it? >> It's this one. >> Left one. Right one. >> It's this one. >> This one? >> Yes. >> All right. I'll help you put it on or put it up in there. Are you able to twist? >> Here. Come out a second. >> Ready? >> All right. Bring the other foot out. All right. Sit down with your first >> Oh. All right, we'll get you looked at, but I got to get you in the car for now. Okay. >> Okay. >> Showing no remorse for her actions, the woman only cared about her own condition. Worse, she didn't think of her family until she was caught in the act. >> Why are you guys down here? Can you see me? >> H I don't know, Dave. >> Okay. Anyway, um is there any way I can call my kid's father and let them know what's going on? Yeah, they'll let you use the phone in the jail >> right here. Okay. >> You want to tell them what you got going on? >> Yes. >> What's going on? >> My leg. I can't move it. When you wreck the car, >> which which leg you get? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> I feel like my head is split like I'm going to pass out. >> What kind of necklace are you having right now? >> Yes, sir. So far, we got uh dizziness, head pain, and right leg has just movement. >> Okay. What happened? Oh, he right in the house. >> Oh, I didn't know that. I'm sorry. >> Car's down there if you can't see it. >> All right. Hey, uh Paul, go get a report back on him. Thank you. >> Okay. So, how you feeling right now? You know my fine? Yes, sir. >> All right. Well, I'm going to have to get these fine. Okay. Should I be concerned about any violence with her? >> At that point, another team of officers had arrived at the store to gather additional statements from employees about what had happened. In fact, one more suspect was still at large beyond the two who had been caught >> from the front table. We just don't know. They filled up two baskets and a tote. It was a tall, skinny black guy, right? Did he have a tote? So when I was already in the car when I came out, he was driving and the two ladies were the ones that were hustling for the car. >> Yep. Yep. So it was the three of them. >> Um yeah, the guy was driving, he's the one that took all the ceilings. They were just kind of walking around the English lady. >> Okay. So they did come in and out. >> Yeah, they did it multi how many times? >> So I only saw them today once. One time two baskets. That was all I saw today. That was it. And if it's the group that we're thinking of and you have them, I will give you our um loss preventions information because there's a >> I'll need just need them and and we will help. Absolutely. I just need to see if we can get uh video >> which was only a portion of what they took today. So you figured they had a basket and this right? They had two of our shopping baskets. This probably filled up the half of one that I saw and then the other one was >> the one lady I think she she threw something into the car, but it was like so I wasn't paying attention except for they're all I'm trying to figure out what car they're running for so I'm I'm not really focused on what she had. The one girl Amanda, she dropped this like just like that. And I was like, "Oh, okay." And I I don't know from there if the other lady cuz I look back. So I don't know if the other lady choked something in the car. So chances are there's a lot in the car. Maybe from this store, maybe from other stores. >> Oh, yeah. They they they make their round. >> We're impounding it, so it'll go to our lot. >> In the end, the man and the two women were charged with grand theft, possession of anti-shoplifting devices, and resisting law enforcement officers, but remained innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Even skilled criminals face consequences. No matter how prepared or cunning they think they are, law enforcement's planning and coordination will catch up. >> I have falgia. I have depression. I don't have anybody. My husband worked so hard. Please because of that I did that. I am a bad person. Please forgive me. Please. >> On April 20th, 2024, police were dispatched to Target after receiving a report about a woman who had previously been arrested for shoplifting and had now returned to repeat the same behavior. At that time, she had been taken to the loss prevention office and was quite shaken by what was happening. >> Do you understand these rights I explained to you? >> No. Can you can I say something? >> Yes. Why they why they told me why why the police? Why the police? >> Why? Because you just shoplifted. All right. >> So, it's ID. >> Where's your identification? >> He's going to be so so sad. >> And he should be he should be mad, not sad. He should be angry, disappointed. >> Get your ID out. She doesn't have one. She's >> ID. >> This is the name that I got. >> Where are you from? >> Moldova. >> Where? Turkey. >> Turkey. That's haram. Muslim. >> Yeah. >> You know it's haram to be stealing. You know that. This is two times. You should know better. You already contacted once. >> What can I do? >> Stop stealing. >> Hey, listen. No. >> Let's work on the ID first. Give me your ID. >> Madam, I have depression. I'm fibromyalgia and I don't have the name. My husband knows that doesn't make any sense to me. >> Get your ID out. >> What I have to do? >> What's your name? Mina. >> Yeah. >> Mina. >> Yeah. >> Akbari. My nickname. >> Give me your wallet. Give me your wallet. >> Give me your wallet. >> Give me your wallet, madam. >> I'm going to >> give me your wallet. Well, then pull it out. Let's go. >> Her words and her actions completely contradicted one another. And even giving her own information became a struggle. A disastrous choice she had brought upon herself. >> I want that ID. Tell you what, come on. First of all, ID. Let me tell you something right now. You don't know how this works. >> Now you get to go in handcuffs. >> You made a bad choice. Sorry, man. I'm so sorry. I got I got my female cuffs for you. Please. >> These are my little my little boy and little girl handcuffs. >> I beg you. My >> madam, please. Enough. >> I'm so sorry for you. >> Said please. I have parrogia. I have depression. I don't have anybody. My husband works so hard. If he want, he's going to kill me. >> She's already shopping, right? >> Sit down. >> Sit down. You're under arrest for now. >> Yeah. >> All right, sir. Sorry for you. >> I credit cards with those. >> Let me see. >> I'm not so sure. This is my madam. >> It's way harder than me today. >> This is what I hated. My husband and doing this is going to kill me. >> He's not going to kill you. Look, he's it's going to be so much this. >> The woman acted terrified that this incident would affect her husband, who was a doctor, but in reality, everything she did only made the situation worse. >> I I did that. Please, please forgive me. >> Yeah, they're all hers. I don't know what the hesitation is other than >> you wanted trespassing. >> Yeah, if we could. You guys have a trespass form for us, right? We got I'll just get a incident number. If you could call out the incident number and I'll get it. I can't that's why it's my ID. >> Is this you? >> You sit down >> because lie to me. >> Real names, >> madam. >> We need real names. >> I don't know. I'm going to tell you something right now. Where you from? >> Tacoma. Are you living in Tacoma? >> This ain't Tacoma. This is Lakewood. Don't play the Don't try to tug at our heartstrings. You did wrong. Own it. Own it. >> All right. You're from Turkey. You should know better. You don't go ahead and steal. It's haram. You're right. You're right. You're right. So, you should be like, "I'm sorry, and I accept the punishment. Nobody's going to come in here and do anything to you, but you're going to go see a judge." All right. >> Yeah. I am so sorry. I'm so sorry. This is the the the other >> the other. >> All right. You got the You got trespass for >> I gave it to your husband gave me to the in time to the drug sickness. I don't have any kids. I don't have any job. and never put my >> Although she refused to admit what she had done, she still begged the officers to forgive her. And right after that, the officers gathered every piece of evidence that proved exactly what she had done. >> I have sickness. I have to open my eyes. >> Enough. Listen. Enough. >> Quiet. Nope. I forgive you. >> But you know you're going to No. >> That's not how it works. >> S. Please. >> I don't know if you're going to go to jail, but I'm not saying you're going to go to jail. Just relax. Would you, woman? Stop embarrassing yourself. situation. >> Hey, I'm going to tell you Hey, Troy, I'm I'm going to tell you this right now. I just want all you guys to know this. This is very cultural. This is how they act. That's just exactly the way. It's the motus. It's the same. >> I come from Walmart. We had a lot of >> Okay. Yeah. Yeah. So, it's like But that's how it is over there, too, you know? That's It's okay. >> Yeah. Just knock it off. It'd be like a lot of people would do it differently, but it's the same nonsense. Like, nope, >> sorry, >> enough, enough. >> And in reality, she was nowhere near being in a state of need. The officers also pointed this out. Yet, she felt no shame and insisted unreasonably that it was all because of some illness. >> Your husband's a doctor? >> Yeah. >> Okay. This you really shouldn't be in here stealing cuz I'm guessing you guys make decent money. >> I don't I have a disease. He doesn't know. He knows. So, this is your copy of the trespass notification. It's going to go with your with you to jail >> and then go to jail. >> Yes, you're going to go to jail. >> Yeah, cuz you're stealing. You stole twice. >> I don't want to do anything. >> I know you don't. Nobody wants you. This is the appropriate reaction though when you go to jail. >> I didn't I didn't do anything. Can you please forgive me? I'm I swear to >> It's not a matter of forgiveness at this point. >> Where's your wallet at? >> Come on. >> We're going to We're going outside. Come on. Going outside. J. >> Yeah. Yeah. You can take this Ninja Express if you want. >> Let's go. Come on. >> No, ma'am. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. >> Come on. Nope. So sorry. It's the way it works. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. >> Can I have my wallet? >> Okay. You're going to have all your stuff. You can't be stealing. Don't come down to Lakewood doing crimes. >> Yeah. >> Cuz you're going to go to jail. You can tell everybody that you know. Yeah. It was a mistake, but I did it in Lakewood. That was the second mistake that you made. All right. When you're in the jail, you can tell everybody also going to go right in this car. We're sorry for the first time. >> There was absolutely no sense of shame. The woman kept saying no to taking responsibility. Even though this was her second time, she still believed she wasn't a bad person. >> I almost want to give you my female cuffs cuz those are like >> I didn't do touch anybody. Why you are doing this with me? >> Listen, you're a nice lady. I really don't want to fake you, but you cannot do this. >> Yeah, you're right. >> And the other thing is this. Why you keep pleading like that? >> It's like, man, you're not you're not getting it. You give throwing all those excuses. It's not going to work. It >> was my first time. Please do something. >> It's your second time. It'll never happen again. You will not come and steal in liquid again. Anywhere in here again. >> Never. >> Okay. You gave her the trespass. >> You didn't do anything to me. >> I think it's in the give to me. >> It's up front. She's parked in a handicap spot over here. >> So that we have my cell phone over there. I can call her. >> Cell phone is going with you. When you get to the jail, they'll let you get some phone numbers out of there and you can make phone calls. >> Okay. Anytime. >> I have a few things because of that. I did that. I have bad person. Please forgive me. Please be I beg do something for you. Don't want to go to the jail. I do anytime. Please forgive me because of because of your kids. Okay. sit down. >> She was charged with shoplifting and issued a one-year trespass order. Making excuses and refusing to take responsibility only digs the hole deeper. The moment you start lying, denying, and dodging accountability, the consequences become harsher and completely unavoidable. Next came the embarrassing moment when they were caught red-handed by the police and got a serious scolding. >> What's up? The people in Zara think you all took some stuff or something like that. What was that? >> They're like literally me like right there. Just drop my camera, man. Stop. >> On April 12th, 2025, the police responded to a retail theft at Zara Beachwood Place Mall. After investigating, they discovered that this group's crimes went far beyond petty theft, involving multiple more serious offenses. Here's how it unfolded. >> How are you? Good. Good. What's up? Somebody put some stuff, it sounds like. Yeah, >> they got out there looking to see if we can find what I just need to know. Are you going to sign a criminal charges and uh All right, I'm going to help them look at them. >> Okay, >> thank you. I have this I everything that they stole. >> Oh, okay. >> I don't know. >> You were just able to tell on camera or something like that. >> Um, so we have a device that tells us every time something leaves our store. >> It gives us the pictures of what it is and the time. >> Okay. So, if you want, you could take a picture. It's these items. I think I just had somebody steal two items just a second ago. >> Oh, no kidding. Wow. >> Yeah, but I missed them. >> Okay. Yeah. Let me take a picture of it. Yep. >> Oh, no kidding. Okay. >> So, it might help you if you like. >> All right. And it was a what they said blonde wig. Two black females. One in a blonde wig. >> Mhm. And there was how many um black males? >> Okay. All right. We can't find them. >> Okay. Zara employees confirmed that two female suspects, one wearing a blonde wig, along with two men, had stolen merchandise. The store had evidence and the officer began tracking the area, locating the suspects within minutes. What's up? I wonder what it What's up? The people in Zara think you all took some stuff or something like that. They're like they're like real mad about it. If you got anything on you, that's their property from Zara. >> We didn't say tell you what they're talking about. I guess they got this device that knows like when someone leaves out with property and paid for. >> Did you have anything that looks like that? >> Oh, no. >> Uh-uh. >> Okay. You mind if we double chase it in there? You mind? >> No, we put everything back. I would go in there and show you. >> I didn't take We didn't take nothing, sir. >> I tend to believe honest people. I'm trying to figure out why they're trying to save. >> I don't know. We can go in there. Look, I was sold go back to >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, you did not take nothing. I ain't touching nothing. Do you mind if we look in yours? They're lunching. >> Yeah, they're pretty. Yeah, that's what they said. I just met I don't know. >> No. >> No, I put it back. I don't know. >> I never touched that. I was going to find >> Okay. So, you were messing with this product and you put it back on. >> No. No. I'm being honest. >> Okay. >> Of course, no one admitted to stealing. The female suspect and her accompllices acted calm, but the more they tried to defend themselves, the more criminal mistakes they revealed. Do you mind if we look in there and see if there's a winner? >> No. No. >> Well, if if they're alleging it, then we have probable cause to search your bag. I mean, we are going to do that. >> I mean, you're you're telling us you didn't. >> How old are you? >> 17. >> This is from here. Okay. You got any ID? >> No, I don't have ID. >> You say you're 17? >> Yeah. >> Like 100%? >> Yes. Okay. >> See what they want to do? >> Where Where's the rest of >> I don't know. That's all I have. So, I'll be honest. >> All right. Whoever's got the rest of the stuff, we're trying to do it all like like for real. Like, >> okay. I'm just trying to like avoid them doing too much with like if we give it back, they might be like, "Oh, here." >> Yeah. So if there's like literally anything on on you anything in your bag there you might look in there. They might be trying to do that. Is that right there? >> The police suspected the suspects were lying. The deeper they investigated, the more evidence emerged. Yet the suspects kept making excuses, turning this into far more than a simple arrest. >> How old are you? 31. And you're 17. >> You got a piece of paper. I'll just write down my pad on the car. You have no idea on what's your social security number? I don't know my social. >> What's your first name? Joseph. >> And this is 100% like everything. Yeah, I'm Ohio. >> Okay. I didn't want to go back. >> What's your birthday? >> May 24th, 1994. >> Ever have an ID card in Ohio or driver's license? >> No. >> Nothing in Ohio? No. >> You ever been arrested? >> No. >> What about you? You >> The suspects kept giving conflicting info on their names, ages, and social security numbers. Some had prior warrants and carried stolen items, forcing police to handcuff them immediately. >> All right. All right. You're being detained. Put your hands behind your back. Okay. Okay. Put Put your cell phone away. >> I can I can tell you what my name is. >> I've asked you several times and you're playing games. >> You have warrants for your arrest? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. That's not him. I've got him. What are you What are you reaching for? >> God damn. >> What is this? >> My AirPods. What the [ __ ] Get out, please. >> Listen, man. You got two points for your arrest and you're lying about who you are. Okay. >> Greg's going to win. >> You got two. Red's going to win. But you're going to get You have charges with us. >> Okay. That's a knife. >> That's Why do you keep That's not a knife. You just took it out of my pocket. >> Yeah. It's my key ring. >> You turn. You turn. >> I'm sorry. What is that? >> It's my It's my key. >> No. a bottle of beer over there. >> Oh yeah. Oh yeah. >> Yeah. >> The fuel of it. >> No, it just could be one of those. Uh uh take the bag. >> That's for beer. Look at the top of it. That's for beer. >> Why would it have magnets on it? >> That's But that's where I bought it from stand right right over here. >> The suspects kept lying and police found more stolen tools in a sharp object showing their calculated preparation. But you don't they don't want it. >> Yeah. So they said video exists. We can't look at it though until they like lost prevention sensitive. He sounds like falsification at a minimum. Is that what happened? Okay. And they're 100% willing to to prosecute. Okay. Uh he's got warrants. >> Oh tools here. >> Oh yeah. Take the magnet. This is a magnet. This is uh this hook here and that magnet is right here. You can remove the remov. So there will be video. One of the employees when the system went off >> when the assessment system went off looked up and saw that they were exiting at that time and these are the two that had the property on their person. Uh, so you haven't identified her, but she's going back anyway, right? >> Yeah. Good job. >> How you feeling? They want to be right there. Just drop my camera, man. You got my phone. Where's my phone? I need my phone. >> All right. Can I call my mom? >> No. >> Where's my mom? >> In there. >> After a thorough investigation, the suspects were arrested for theft, falsifying information, and possession of criminal tools. They now face jail time, fines, and restitution for the stolen items. No excuses or tricks can bypass the law. Everyone is held accountable. >> Scratch on the bed cuz she's got blood on her mouth. And I don't know what's really nervous. >> Yes. Okay. So, we don't need this. >> You only need what? >> Take this off. >> On March 4th, 2022, officers were dispatched to a convenience store after reports of a woman attempting to steal from the premises. When they arrived, they immediately noticed the suspect's strange and unsettling behavior. >> Walk with me to the store so I can come to you about this. See, >> why don't you come talk to us outside about whatever's going on here? >> What are you doing? You can come. You can walk right out. Oh, what's going on? And I came to the store to buy some candy and she locked me in there. >> In here? >> Yeah. >> Did you buy the candy? >> She wouldn't let me. >> Why wouldn't she let you buy the candy? >> She thinks I'm stealing. >> Did you have money to pay for the candy? >> Yeah. >> So, why would she think you're stealing? And I see you got money in your pocket. >> Yeah. Yeah. But >> were you guys having issues when you walked in? >> Not at all. >> The woman insisted that she was the one being wronged. But the story quickly shifted in another direction once officers spoke with the employee. >> Too a lot of time there. Right. >> Okay. >> She opened the door. I I went there to see just what she's doing. The refrigerator was open. She take two Red Bulls, right? And she was standing here. She grabbed she she grabbed these two chocolates in front of me. I came back. So she said she she tried to run away, right? She said me take this one chocolate take uh I am going I have taken only this one chocolate. I said no you have taken all the things from here. So why you are telling you have taken you have to pay me for two things are in her hand bread bowl and these two chocolates right so she is paying for me like she's stealing and she's running away. I said her why you are doing like that she's covering her face also totally she's covering her face so she she's telling me like that I said I said just stay why you are doing like that so she said no I have all the things in my hand already I said I I didn't see you when you came inside you were not having anything why you will buy only one chocolate from here when you are already you are having three things in your hand why you will come only for this one >> so she said she was going to pay for that >> she said uh only I have I have taken this one from here. >> So everything the suspect held in her hands turned out to be unpaid items from the store. Nothing belonged to her and the only thing she truly carried was her own deception. >> I just if I came by the candy, y'all set me free already. >> Hm. >> You set me free already. I was locked in the store. Thank you. >> Yeah, but they also called to say you were trying to steal from them. So we're not done looking into what >> they call you after I called you? >> I'm not sure. I don't take the calls. I just go to >> Oh. So, did you come out here and then lock the door or something or? >> Yeah. Yeah, I I just stand here and uh I just locked the door and uh I just called you then. >> All right. So, she said she was only had that one and she was going to pay for that one, but she had everything else in her hand. >> Everything else in her hand. >> So, these all stuff are from our stores. I said if you uh just show show me where you buy that one. >> No, no, no. I will only pay for that one. I have only buy sheets and she Anderson, >> do you want her arrested? Do you want her banned from here? >> What do you What do you want to do? >> No. If she has taken the stuff, right? Uh whatever she has taken, she has to pay for that one because I am working here. So that's why the reason is that. >> So you went in there and you looks like you bought some Red Bulls. >> No, not >> you had those from somewhere else. >> I have these. >> Okay. >> I go in look at candy. I wouldn't eat it. >> Mhm. >> But instead, she tasted >> Okay. So, she took you So, you didn't eat anything. You didn't open anything. >> From the woman's evasive behavior to her slow, dragging way of speaking with officers. Everything only deepened their suspicion. They began to wonder whether something else had been influencing her. >> Are you okay? Are are you experiencing any mental health issues today, Lauren? >> I'm under attack. >> What' you say? >> I'm under attack. >> You're under attack? >> I'm under attack. >> Okay. What does that mean? >> I tried to get some candy. >> Okay. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Well, when my boss is done talking to them inside, we'll have, you know, >> I mean, I don't have the candy. >> Mhm. >> So, what is it that Well, I have the candy. I just can't grab it. >> I don't That's This is why I'm confused. I guess you're saying that you went to grab candy and you're going to pay for it. And then I don't Then that's where I'm confused. I What else happened in there? >> So, she has one Red Bull open cuz the other one's not open. I can see it from here. >> She opened that one in front of >> Okay. And so if she can't pay for it, what do you want? >> Uh I needed a case against you because I needed the money back. That's all because it's been happening several times. So uh last two visit customer. I let them go. So this time uh it is happening sir. So I need to pay. If she's not paying, I would like to go for a case. >> Okay. All right. And then you want her banned from the store? >> Yes, also. >> Okay. And that was exactly what the store wanted the woman to face after her actions. Meanwhile, the suspect remained completely unaware, still believing every part of the story she had created for herself. >> I knew that from in there. >> I couldn't buy anything. >> We're not getting a lot of sense. >> Yeah, >> I couldn't buy anything. I couldn't buy anything. She wouldn't let me. >> Okay. She says she wants you if you pay for your >> I got these walk with me to the same store. >> She She said they they said you came in here with with nothing in your hands. >> What? Look at the camera. >> Okay. Where did you get those from? >> Walk with me. >> No. Tell me where you got them from. >> I said the store. >> What store? >> The store. >> So if you want to pay for your one Red Bull >> I didn't know. I already had these. >> Then they don't want to. They don't want to press charges. >> You're not free to go. You're not free to go. >> I already had these. Y'all not doing that to me. I already have it. >> Lauren, stop. Let's just have a conversation. Okay. >> I don't want this to spill on me. >> Okay. So, please let it go. >> Stop. Lauren, stop. >> Why are you doing this? >> Drop everything out your hands right now. Don't Don't fight me. I'm telling you, you won't win. Don't do it. Don't fight me. >> Okay, I'm not fighting. >> Okay, I'm not fighting. >> I'm telling you. >> Stop tensing up on me. >> I'm not listen to what I'm telling you. Okay, give her your hand. Perhaps the woman was obsessed with playing the victim. From initially accusing the store of attacking her to the moment everything was uncovered, she escalated into even more erratic actions toward the officers. >> Stop going away. Stop. >> Okay, I'm recording this. Everybody Hey, >> stop. >> He's not going anywhere. We'll pull the sleeve up. Turn on her side. I think she's having some kind of mental break or something. >> No, I'm You want me to call for a 1052? She's got like scratches on her neck and she's got blood on her mouth and I don't know what's really what's going on. >> Call a check. >> Would you rather stay like this or sit up? >> I need a black doctor. >> Okay, there is one right here. >> I don't have blood on my mouth. Why she seeing blood on my mouth? You robbing me? >> No, I'm not robbing you, Lauren. I'm just checking your pockets for any weapons. >> Look, I got something in my pocket to protect me so I don't give >> Don't me for it. All right, >> you got it. >> Although things seem to spiral further out of control, it appeared this was exactly what the woman wanted, believing she might gain some civil rights benefits from being in this situation. >> And then this is where we're at, Lauren. >> Gross. If I'm going to the hospital, I like to choose it. >> We're not saying that >> cuz now y'all trying to say I'm mentally ill. >> No, you're acting like you might. >> Well, this isn't normal behavior. >> We were willing to go talk to the store where you got you're saying you got your >> walk with me. >> We don't we don't do walk with me. You're going to have to tell us where it was and you didn't want to do that. >> Store. >> There's quite a few of those in this town, >> you know. So, you know, I paid for it. They already say they said you came in here without it. >> Who said the lady who locked me in the store? I called you and you arrested me. >> You're a police officer. >> Mind the arrest? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, we don't need this. >> You only need what? >> Take this off. >> It's up to you. I'm only doing it again cuz you asked me to. >> Take it off. >> The woman was ultimately charged with theft and resisting arrest. Attempting to deceive and resist authorities only worsens the outcome. Honesty and cooperation can prevent legal consequences from escalating. Even worse, the woman acted wildly the moment she was caught. >> I swear to God, I will I will not I will hit you. You're not about to handcuff me. You're not about to do nothing. Ma'am, >> you're not about to do nothing. Stop. >> On July 7th, 2024, officers were dispatched to a supermarket after hearing that a pregnant woman had stolen items there. But when they reached the scene, they learned she was already gone. >> Where's she at? >> Oh, I can't I didn't see >> Matt. >> Hi, how are you? >> Good. I'm Sergeant Bri with Swansea. Shnook's cold and Indeed, I was in line. This is from the Dollar Tree. >> Okay. Thank you for Dollar Tree one. They just said that you didn't pay for all of the meat. >> I did pay for it. It's only four and it's $20. I paid for the the just have your receipt. >> I was in line. They was putting people on my card and I feel that that's not right. >> What do you mean? >> They was putting I was paying for other people food. >> Oh, okay. >> That's not right to do. And if somebody wants to do that, they should let the person know. >> Oh, no. They shouldn't be doing that at all. So, you should just be paying for your stuff. So, did they give you a receipt then? >> It says Smith's. Let's see what Welcome. >> Who was the dispatch person? Was it you or >> uh >> who? >> This is from the other day. >> 35 from 30. >> I probably didn't grab it. They was pulling on the um pulling with the receipt, but the stuff this >> she carried a stack of receipts. And when police asked her again how much she claimed she paid, her answer changed. >> So, how much did you pay? How much did you pay? >> 30 $30. >> About $30. >> And they collected everything on my card and I was paying for other people's food and stuff. >> She's saying that they were putting other people's food on her card. But you paid for all of your stuff. >> Yeah. >> She said all hers paid for. They said it's not. >> Uh she does not. She wasn't able to grab one because um she was just trying to get out and get going. So if you just want to confirm that >> Yes. Do you know about how much how much would have been charged on your card? >> Um it was going up. I don't know. It it went from 60 to 50, then it went to 40, then it went to 30. >> Okay. How much did you pay for your stuff? >> They took everything off my car. I have $53 in my >> So, what did how much did you pay though is what I'm asking, I guess. >> I don't I don't I don't know. >> See, just to run around. >> Okay. He's going to check on and see what's going on. It's kind of confusing. >> She actually pushed the cart out of the store and never went toward the parking area, a detail that made officers suspicious. And her statements kept shifting, leaving them even more confused. >> Right. I get that. So, just cuz I'm still not quite following. So, you get up there to pay for your items. >> Yeah, I paid for my items and they was just >> You already swiped your card and you paid for your stuff. Okay. And then what happened? >> I'm not I'm not working so I don't know what they're doing in the system, but I'm pretty sure I was paying for other people's stuff instead of my stuff and they didn't ask me. >> Okay. >> So, do you think you paid for your stuff or >> I was paying for extra people's stuff. on our account. Do you mind if I see your Dollar Tree receipt real quick? Appreciate it. And that would be all this stuff here. Yeah. >> Okay, sweet. Thank you. >> I paid for it. >> You paid cash or your card for that? Okay. >> You mind if I take a look? >> Yeah. >> What you got? tomato. Okay. So, what what did you buy from Shnookson? That'd be the meat. >> The meat and the vegetables. >> Meat. The vegetables and the >> And I don't want anybody touching all my food. >> Sorry. The So, all this was Shnooks. >> Yeah. >> That and then the meat. What about the ice? >> The ice. The ice. Yeah. >> The ice. Shnooks or Dollar Tree? >> Shnooks. Okay, >> go ahead. >> During the check of the items in her cart, officers found the missing goods the store had reported earlier. At that moment, they moved to the next step, and the tension began to rise. >> All righty. Put your put your phone down there for me, please. >> For what? >> Cuz you're under arrest. >> No, I'm not. >> Yeah, ma'am. Please don't pull away from me. >> I'm going to hit you. >> No, you're not going to hit. I have the right to defend myself. >> Just not about to arrest me. You're not about to arrest me. You're going to fall. >> I'm going to hit you. I'm going to hit you. Do not grab on me. Do not grab on ME. I SWEAR TO GOD, I WILL I will not I will hit you. Dude, you're not about to handcuff me. You're not about to do nothing, ma'am. >> You're not about to do nothing. Stop. STOP. >> He's hitting me. Stop Stop. Damn. Stop. Get off of me. Get off of me. My I got one cup on. Give me your other arm. No. >> GIVE ME YOUR OTHER ARM OFF THE GROUND. >> Although she was pregnant, she still made a terrible choice for herself. And even after being taken to the patrol car, she kept insisting she had done nothing wrong. >> Stop. >> I didn't do anything. >> Get out. >> I did not do anything. >> Stop. >> I didn't do anything. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> Stop. >> You got that Yep. >> I didn't do anything, sir. >> Yeah, clearly >> you. This is not This is not legal. >> You just punched the cop in the head, >> please. I did not mean to. >> Can I get myself? Uh, well, she hit me about three or four times and threw me into I tried to put my foot up, but >> you got rust on the back. >> The last thing I wanted to do was take a pregnant ladies to the ground. >> Oh, I know. I What are you going to take her? >> No, can't do that. >> No, cuz I thought it crossed my mind. I go, "Nope." So then finally, I just able to take her down as easy as I could. But she's a big girl. >> She was charged with retail theft and aggravated battery on law enforcement. Taking responsibility early, especially when you're already vulnerable, is the only way to protect yourself and avoid turning a bad choice into something far worse. >> We will give it because her mother sent most of it to Argentina. >> Are you kidding me right now? >> I didn't want to do this in front of your daughter, but you said no. >> On April 11th, 2025, investigators reopened a shocking payroll error from 2022 to 2023. A vet clinic receptionist had quietly pocketed $416,000 meant for a doctor. For 10 months, no one noticed until the truth finally surfaced, leaving one burning question. Where's the money now? >> And obviously, I mean, you're still looking at >> 240. >> Yeah. And it's 2025 and this was 2023 and we haven't gotten it. So, um, >> and I don't think we will get it because her mother sent most of it to Argentina. >> There was 200,000 that went to Argentina. >> Okay, understood. Um, >> and that I think her mother, if anybody should be charged, it's her mother. >> Mhm. >> Because her mother was in collusion. She know them. She knew the money was stolen. It wasn't her. She moved it all offshore into Argentina. >> It was a mistake that the money ended up in her account or >> Yes, it was an error on the PEO. >> Management admitted the mistake came from the system. Police then questioned the doctor who said she noticed the issue and later got her wages back to um to change some things and I just happened to note um that there were some funds missing. Um my production check generally goes in around October. Um and that hadn't gone in. And >> what's a production check? >> Um I work on production. I'm not salaried. So I make a percentage of what I earn for the clinic. >> Okay. If you can recall from 2022 >> Mhm. >> what was that bi-weekly? >> Uh generally runs somewhere between $8 to $10,000. Okay. >> By month. >> Yep. >> Bi-weekly. >> Bi-weekly. >> Bi-weekly. Twice a month. >> Bi-weekly or twice a month? >> By week. >> By week. >> By weekly. Okay. >> So, 26 paychecks and then there's that production check. >> Mhm. >> Okay. So it would be essentially 27 paychecks you get from >> Yeah. So that's when I went back and noted that the last one I had received had been in February, I believe, or January 2022. >> And what happened after you noticed that? >> Uh I alerted the office staff here. >> Okay. How soon after were you reimbursed? >> Um she reimbursed me. Sorry, Jessica. >> Okay. um paid the clinic half of the amount that she had pretty quickly like four or five weeks after and then um I want to say 2 and 1/2 to 3 months by May the pet vet had reimbured me the remainder. >> But despite that, Jessica's transfer of funds overseas left her facing criminal charges. Just 2 months into the investigation, police showed up at her home. Okay, you're under arrest. >> What? >> Bunch of stuff. >> So, uh, >> what's going on? >> Anybody? >> What's going on? >> Stay right here. Stay right here. >> Okay. Just give us a second to get this all situated and then we'll handle that. >> You've been working today or not? >> Yeah. >> When did you get home from work? >> Like maybe like 2 hours ago. >> Yeah. >> I don't know. I don't know. They did have a night rest. >> With the um Are you kidding me right now? >> I didn't want to do this in front of your daughter. I was being nice to you, but you said no. >> No, I said I didn't say that. I didn't want to like I don't want to do in front of my daughter. >> You said no. You said >> so. We're going to get him back down here to take the jewelry off. Okay. Cuz you're going to >> At the station, the woman confessed everything, insisting she had simply believed it was generous treatment from the company. She showed regret, but little did she know her actions had already sealed the outcome she feared most. >> Oh, I mean, I tried my hardest to give him the money back, but a lot of it has Argentina to build the house and you know, but cuz I never thought it was like it was somebody else's money. I just thought it was bonuses that they were giving me and it went on for a year and in a year they never sent anything. >> Okay. And was there ever a significant one that came through? >> Yeah, September. >> Okay. >> In which was like $200,000, but I thought it was like retroactic of like deba and then how make it end up like almost like an end of a year thing, you know, like I I never thought it was like it was they were giving me somebody else's money into my account cuz if I would have known I would have most definitely returned it. At this point, when you're saying you realized it was a mistake, would you ever thought even about calling the police to kind of just mediate on scene with him getting hostile? Are you willing to turn it over? >> I was kind of was really afraid at that time. My daughter was like 2 years old. >> When he called me into the office, he's like, "I'm going to make that like tight years in jail. Give your puppets a real little girl." And that was really free. In the end, Jessica was charged with grand theft of over $100,000 and money laundering of more than $100,000. Clearly, that easy money always comes with a price. Dishonesty will eventually destroy everything you try to gain. Next up, meet the girl who threw away all her dignity just to steal. >> You're done with the phone. >> Let go of the phone. >> Let go of the phone. Don't fight. Don't tell me. >> What are y'all doing? >> Right there. >> What are y'all? I didn't do nothing. >> On September 15th, 2025, police intercepted a group of women suspected of shoplifting. As soon as they approached, they inspected the suspect's belongings with intense suspicion, only to have every accusation flatly denied. >> What's up with all this stuff? >> We said who? >> All this stuff. Don't you supposed to have tags on your clothes? >> No, you're not actually supposed to buy it, right? >> Baby, you're supposed to have tags on it. The tags don't come off. You know what I mean? >> No, I don't have the receipt. >> You know, they can scan these purchase >> this time. She bought her stuff. Did my name come back? >> All right. Give me the phone. You're done with the phone. >> Let go of the phone. >> Let go of the phone. Don't fight. Don't >> y I didn't do nothing. Right now, grab your phone. >> Right now, you're being detained. All right. >> The police proceeded to detain the suspect after she scanned items, but walked out with no receipt. And the trouble didn't end there. One of the two girls then gave false information about her identity. >> The only thing you're going to get hit with is obstruction if you don't tell us your actual name. >> You mean I'm telling you my DNA? >> Who exists? >> I'm in the system. So, have fun. >> Because you're not giving the right name. I am is the >> So now you have a middle name. I heard you tell her twice you don't have a middle name. >> Actually more than twice. >> More than twice. So that's called lying and obstructing. >> You understand? >> It's the middleman. >> Why should I believe that? >> To tell the truth. >> When you That's fine. We're going to fingerprint you and we'll get your info off of that. had a guardian immigrants and then charge. >> I don't know how to if I'm telling y name y'all can't pull my name up. >> You told her three times. You don't have the angel. It's like she'll automatically get beat up. >> Okay. But it can't be pulled up when you lie and you don't provide all anything. I gave you the name of my data. >> Look at my eyeball. >> You said I don't have a middle name. >> You know what? >> Now you're lying again right here looking at us. ridiculous. >> At this point, both were separated for individual questioning, and the woman's deceit unfolded as she claimed she had handed all the merchandise to a relative to let them escape. >> Okay. So, what what exactly got >> Who's the other person? >> She in the store. >> She in the store. What is she look like? She got orange hair. >> Orange hair. What is What else is she wearing? >> She's got on the blue gap jacket suit. Blue. What? Gap. You say blue gap. G A P. >> Yep. >> Is it like dark blue or is it like blue? >> Okay. What about like Sure. What does she wear? >> No, she got a whole job on >> Oh, hold on. I'm sorry. Hold on. She was a gap. Okay. Gotcha. And so what what was your role in this then? I guess because how did you get involved in this? >> I guess I'm driving and I still was >> Okay. But did you ever touch anything or did you ever take anything? >> I gave it to them. >> You gave it to them? Okay. Did you walk out with anything? No. Who walked out with stuff? Like the one right there and the other guy. She was telling she so she said like, "Hey, I'm just so driving." I did give them some merchandise, but they're they're the ones that took the um her along with the other girl. She's like here. Yeah. She's she's wearing like a a blue dark. >> Okay. It's all 95 for two. >> Yeah, they're all >> 95. Okay, thank you. >> To make matters worse, one of them had her children with her during the incident. >> Is that your kid? Both of them. There's another one. Oh, no. There's another one. Okay, I'll let the other officer know in a bit. Um, do you know your friend's name? Which one? >> The one that's lying to me. >> My name. Okay. Do you know her last name? >> Okay. Keep show middle. I don't know maybe. Okay. Do you know her birthday? >> I think Okay. Gotcha. All right. Give me a second. >> You got to stay there. >> Go to local. >> You can't get out. Baby, you >> got to wait a little. >> You got to wait. Okay. You got to wait. Okay. No. Just sit right there. Don't cry. It's okay. >> Turning back to the other woman, even as time passed, she still failed to grasp the seriousness of the situation, continuing to lie about her own name. >> Because you can't lie about who you are when you're being seen by it. Let me let me read it. >> People stand by. >> Yes. Have you ever lived in Tennessee? >> No. >> No. >> Only Chicago. I know we a lot of people are negative about Tennessee. >> Just got out of town. >> That's a middle name. >> There's a M then middle. Is that it? >> No. >> Well, I think >> Huh. >> We'll have both kids with us. They're not going to leave our side. >> You have to make smarter decisions, right? >> I mean, think about it. Do you think I showed up like we all just showed up on your stop just cuz she wasn't in the car seat? >> I know. Is this one of y'all's phones? >> That's my baby play phone. >> Okay. Did y'all see the other girl? >> Yeah. >> Here you go. Just take it all the way out. >> Oh, you can't. >> Both women were charged with retail theft. The key lesson here, trying to lie or shift blame during a crime only deepens trouble, and involving children in such acts puts everyone at greater risk. Next, Walmart had better cameras than most banks. in this case proved it all. >> A flower shirt and she's got a basket full like $1,000 worth of stuff. >> Just let it go out. >> Get over here. Have a bad day. >> What are you thinking about? >> On May 26th, 2024, police received a call from Walmart reporting an active shoplifting incident. The suspects were identified as a man and a woman who had removed price tags and concealed merchandise in bags. Upon arrival, officers monitored the situation through security cameras, patiently waiting for the right moment to move in. >> I'll be here. So, they were putting stuff into the bag and then also took some price tags off with some items that they have on. >> Pretty bad. >> These are always fun. They always run. So, that's why I gave her a bath. >> This would be my first. If they run. >> If they run. Yeah. >> Yeah. I like to wait till like when they come separate cuz if you get them separate, one runs other way, the other runs other way. So if you get them together, you have like same general travel more or less, you know. >> Oh, there he is. >> Hot pockets. >> Oh, see they selected another bag there. >> Oh yeah, he's alive. It's closing. >> So they're Well, they're loading up for sure. probably level 96 if I was with the mail in front of the UPS store. >> Oh, you're going to load up one in MSU stuff. >> Yeah, pricey. >> Those are so Those are so expensive. They're about $30 shirts. Yeah, they're Yeah, they're pretty pricey. >> Cool. >> The theft appeared to have been carefully planned. The pair split up, each positioning themselves in their desired sections, while the store's precise camera system allowed staff to track and document every wrongful move in real time. >> We're like more than 200 right now. >> Uh yeah, >> maybe. Right. >> Yeah. >> You going to want to pursue, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I was They're like, "Why you guys getting here so fast?" So they're like, >> they always run and >> they just split up. So, they're loading two carts now. >> It's that guy. >> That dude. And then >> he's looking hard. >> That lady. >> She's going to go to liquor. So, they're probably going to try and steal liquor. >> They loaded a bunch of >> Oh, what he's going to do? He's probably going to put liquor in that bag. >> There we go. Let me see. Oh, he's going to open the bag. There we go. 3.5. >> Yeah. >> Hang on, bro. We got to >> He's been waddling. >> He go, dude. It's like 70s. Because she can run. >> That's her. Is she concealing stuff, too? >> Yeah. So, there's a backpack underneath there. Also, the glasses on her head or she took off the price tag. >> And he already took off the price tag. So, the backpack he just selected. >> Maybe he was just keeping them in his pockets for like easy. >> One could only hope right into the bag. I don't know. What is a bottle? >> Yeah. >> I mean, they know we have cameras. >> They were even able to watch the television through the surveillance system, showcasing just how astonishing Walmart's security systems were. Something that clearly impressed the police. >> That's what we tell people. We're like, you know, Walmart has better cameras than most banks, right? Yeah. >> They're probably loading all that, too, huh? So that has a >> security >> that has a security thing on it. So I wouldn't doubt that they're just going to try and run that bottle now. >> There we go. >> They're going they're doing it fast too, huh? Like >> she's grabbing a lot of of She's going to go play around. >> Huh? >> It should be like a 300 in the summer right there with all the meat she's like. Oh. Oh yeah. She's sucking up on meat. That's a good indicator right there. >> And they're just throwing stuff, so they're not even looking at price. So that's like an other indicator. >> Yeah. They're not grabbing great value stuff like I do. >> Yeah, I know, right? Like the people that work hard for their money. >> Great value. Those are pretty good. >> Damn. Green chili is like six bucks. But I don't know where to go. >> See, that's how you go. We all work. >> Where'd he go? >> You see him? He's too fast. He jked you out. There he is. >> More clothes. >> They've been getting um NMSU shirts. And >> I'm going to go full screen cuz this >> the surveillance continued as the suspects began showing signs of leaving, prompting officers to move into position and plan their intervention. >> Dude, that's a lot of cheese. For real. Do you guys take him to jail or just sight him? >> Take him to jail. >> That's the entrance we're at now. >> No, he's pushing to the other side. >> Go ahead. >> Boy, Henry is about to go out. >> You have a mask on now? Yeah, he put his mask up. He's going to do it. He's going to push out now. So, he got his mask up. Oh, in this way. >> Okay. Did you say over here though? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> So, that's not this entrance. >> It's not this one. No, there's a grocery coming. >> Should be walking out pretty soon. >> Yeah, he's still looking at that same spot that he was at. He's putting the backpack on right now. >> Your adrenaline starts pumping just because you're like, "Dude, like what the heck? Why are you doing this?" >> You got the backpack on with the mask on as well. >> The very moment the man confidently stepped outside the door was exactly what the police had been waiting for. What was striking was how familiar his action seemed, as if he was already accustomed to being arrested. >> Come here, man. >> You don't have to get on the ground. You don't have to get on the ground. >> Fine. Just relax. Do what we tell you. Okay. >> Just get up, bud. Stand up. >> Stand up. >> Thank you. >> Put your feet under you. There you go. I'll get your stuff. I'll get your glasses. I'll get him. Walk over there. >> We're going to take the backpack off. >> You understand why we're talking with you right now? >> You have an idea? >> Okay. >> We'll go over that in detail in just a moment. Okay, young man. >> All right. You guys try to move him out of the way away from the GM side. So she >> Let's just do a quick search for weapons cuz there's a female that's with her. >> Oh >> yeah. There's a female in there. >> She's pushing out right now. >> About to push out, bro. >> That same door. She's wearing like a a flower shirt and she's got a basket full like $1,000 worth of stuff. >> Just let her go out. >> The woman was even more brazen than the man. She pushed an entire cart full of goods straight outside. And just like the man, her immediate reaction suggested this was far from her first encounter with an arrest. >> Come here. >> Get over here. >> What are you thinking about? >> That was the stupidest thing you've ever done. Can I get a rest? Can I just I got a 16-year-old at home. >> That's too bad. She can go with CPS. Can I just get a ticket and go home? >> No. >> We have a female detain, too. So, >> for 11:01. >> And you guys want to press charges? >> For sure. Press charges. Yes. All the way. Everything we can. Especially, she tried to run. She knew she was wrong. Shame on that old lady. Dang. You're too old to be doing that, lady. Uh, this is her personal property, right? We don't have any information that she might have something. >> I believe that is correct. There's alcohol in here, which is what he was suspected of taking. >> She pushed an entire cart of merchandise outside. Valued at around $1,000, then quickly begged to be let off with just a citation and go home. She showed no shame at all, but it was already far too late for her and for the man as well. >> We're fine. >> Well, I know you're sorry. It's too late for that. >> That's how I live. >> Yes. >> I can't go on. >> Nope. >> Listen, real quick. We're going to ask you questions. We're going to talk to you and all that good stuff, but you know, you have Miranda rights, right? You don't have to answer any of my questions or make any statements unless you have an attorney present. You understand that, right? Yes, >> sir. >> Okay. And you can at any time enact those rights. You understand that, right? So, I'm not going to read it to you verbatim, but you understand. You're a grown ass man, right? Go ahead. >> Oh, that's so nice. >> Oh, like I said, you already remember you have rights, right? >> Are you a felon? >> You're not a felon. >> They're legally allowed to have firearms. >> It's inoperable. >> It's inoperable. >> Yeah. Don't worry. Finally, the woman was charged with shoplifting over $500, conspiracy to shoplift, and resisting arrest. Meanwhile, the man was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy to shoplift, and possession of a stolen firearm. Crime doesn't become acceptable just because it feels routine. Repeated offenses only prove intent, and cameras, evidence, and consequences will always catch up in the end. Next, this woman turned the theft into anything but simple as she pulled one stunt after another. >> What are you doing? >> I'm not doing anything. >> What are you trying to get out of your shirt? >> Nothing. >> Meth, heroin, fentanyl. >> You have a drug on her? >> Yes. >> Drugs on her? >> Yes. >> Hey, got them. You're right. >> On September 2nd, 2022, officers received a report from Walmart about two suspects believed to be a mother and daughter who showed signs of suspicious shopping. When police arrived at the scene, they and store security witnessed even more blatantly fraudulent actions at the selfch checkckout. >> Driving so far? >> She's either >> not scanning or under scanning or has she scanned everything at this point or she might not scan. Some were not scanned. Correct. >> Some of them will scan. >> Okay. So, we're going to let her walk out the front door and >> you grab if you grab mom, I'll grab daughter. Separate them. >> See if we can get the daughter in on this. >> Very good, man. I like it. All right. Come here. Come on. Yes. Yes. Yes. Okay. Okay. >> Go. Go. Go for it. Right here. Right here. Right here. Right here. >> Come on. >> Yes, sir. >> Take your phone. >> You have an ID with you? >> Uh, I do. It's in my car. >> In there. My lock. >> Do you have your receipt on here? Yeah, he's got it here. >> See, don't go reaching your body. >> No, no, no. >> So, the officers detained the woman the moment she stepped past the designated line. She seemed steady about it at first, but the moment after her victim act tricks began to surface. Don't do all that incarcerating. No, >> I'll be okay. I'll be okay. I'll be pushing that car. Hold it down. >> Trash right here. Where is it? Bring it over. >> Yep. >> What are you doing? >> I'm not doing anything. >> What are you trying to get out of your shirt? >> Nothing. Nothing. I have nothing in my shirt. Nothing. I don't have anything. >> Turn around. >> I don't I didn't put anything in my shirt. >> Oh my god. >> She did not put anything in my shirt. >> You were trying to get something OUT OF YOUR SHIRT. >> I'LL SHOW YOU. NOTHING. NO. WELL, if you weren't, then you got nothing to worry about. All right. >> Yeah. >> So, what are we doing today? >> I was stealing stuff, obviously. >> Okay. How are you stealing stuff? >> Everything in my purse. And I changed some prices, too. >> Okay. So, you have merchandise in your purse that you pay for? >> Yes, I do. >> This? >> Yep. >> This and Yep. The two balls. I think that's it. >> Okay. How many prices did you change? Uh, just the one I believe the hoop thing. Actually, it didn't go through. So, nothing. I think that was it. >> Scan it all over. >> No, you wouldn't go through. I just Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. You're right. I did. I changed that, too. >> It was $10 difference. >> Yep. We did. >> What do you want right now? >> Oh, nothing. I'm nervous. >> That's all. I just got scared. >> Who's my daughter? Your daughter? Yeah. >> Does she know what's going on? I'm sure she knows why I got any in trouble. What? >> I'm sure she knows why I just got in trouble. >> The woman admitted every part of her actions, including why her daughter already knew the reason she was there. At that moment outside, the daughter also gave her own statement to the officers. >> She probably No, she knows what I was doing because she won't participate in it. Doesn't agree with me. >> Did you come to Walmart today with a specific intent to steal from the store? Yes, sir. I came here to look at the clearance, which I did. >> I had some stuff at the clearance. >> Oh, God. And they sharp back. That's why I came here. And that's the stuff I need to keep. >> So, I'm going to pass out. Just I'm just nervous. >> What have you been asking for? >> Job lifting. >> Okay. >> One other time. >> One other time. Okay. That kind of answers that question. Are you on parole or probation? >> No. >> No. >> Yeah. I drove. >> You drove? I I uh got arrested for that four years ago. I'm such a [ __ ] idiot, man. Oh my god. >> Huh? She's going to the loss prevention office. Hang out right here. What's your first name? >> Emma. >> Emma. Okay. All right. We've been watching you and your mom on the cameras. >> Okay. >> Okay. What is going on today? >> I'm not sure what's going on with my mom, but >> No. No. >> Okay. >> So, you're not aware of anything? What's been going on? >> What's been going on? >> Okay. >> Do I need to call my dad? >> Not right now. >> So, remind you, we've been watching the cameras. Fancy cameras that Walmart spent a lot of money on >> that can zoom in on a fly. >> Okay. >> So, keep that in mind. >> We can zoom in where price tags used to be. Did she do something? >> I'm giving you a chance, okay, for me for you to tell me what's going on. >> Cuz if I have to go off video, all right, that puts me in a horrible spot, right? That you're backing me into a corner. Whereas you could just tell me. >> Okay. >> Mhm. >> So, you want to tell me? >> I know my mom does some shitty stuff sometimes. I don't like it, but I just try to turn my head. >> What kind of stuff >> like with the price tags? But that's what I do with the price tags. >> Um, just the like she tries to find a better deal for certain other things. >> Okay. >> But >> so what does she So what does she do? I don't know exactly cuz I try not to ask questions. >> Okay. But you >> But I know it's not >> it's not right. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> But you're aware of what she does? >> Half and half kind of but not exactly. >> Okay. Should I call my dad because not yet? >> 1% and if I do >> obviously your mom has his number. >> Yes, but her mom's dead. >> Although the daughter knew her mother's actions were wrong, she didn't dare stop her simply because it was her mother. Even when she understood exactly how those tricks were done, she still chose to look away from the truth. >> Like I said, I try to look away when she does it. I saw she got tape first, but she told me it was going to be for the price tag. >> She got tape? >> Yes. >> Okay. Did she bring the tape with her or did she did she get a tape from here? >> I don't No, I think it was from here though. >> Okay. And And what was the purpose of using the tape? >> To tape the clearance $5. >> Okay. Was it yellow tape, red tape, clear tape? >> Clear tape. Okay. And you were aware of the purpose of using the clear tape. >> You're aware. Okay. So, you understand why she was using the clear tape. Okay. >> I just don't I don't see anything. She's my mom and I know she struggled and I know it's wrong. It just >> Okay. Did you at all physically help her? Whether it's peeling off a piece of tape and and handing her that piece of tape so that way she could take that tape and put in the fire code or did you assist with peeling off an old >> No, it's not with that. I She asked me to go get her tape, but then by the time I got back, she already had tape. >> Okay. >> I did go get her tape, but then she didn't even need it. I actually put it back over there. So remember how I told you I didn't want to embarrass you with restraints everybody, >> right? Trying to teach you and treat you decent. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> You have anything else on you? >> Okay. >> Have you ever been searched by a female deputy or an officer? >> No. >> Okay. He gave his man a whole spiel about how he was unaware of this and how he going to school trying to do the right thing. >> At this moment, the officers began searching the mother and the shock wasn't over yet. It quickly became clear that things were about to go far beyond simple shoplifting. >> That's it. >> Say, well, if I don't find it and you go into the jail with it, it's another charge. You understand that, right? Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. So, are you done lying to me? >> Yes. >> What else is on you? >> Nothing. >> What is that? >> It's what? >> Drugs. >> Okay. What kind? >> Meth, heroin, fentanyl. >> You have a drugs on her? >> Yes. >> Drugs on her? >> Yes. >> Hey, got them. We're right. >> All right. Let's get them. Where they at? right here. >> Where that at? In the waist. >> You trying to throw it away? Okay. Yeah. >> Do you have anything on you? >> Yeah. Are you sure? >> What if you don't make the same mistake your mom did? Cuz I will find it. >> You want me to just put this in my glove? >> Uh, >> she says it's myth. Take care of these, too. >> Hey, why I said no talking, right? I'm sorry. >> And you are in no position to be scolding your daughter right now. You're just as bad as she is. Keep your mouth shut. >> I'm worse. I'm no worse. >> Don't talk back to me. Keep your mouth shut. >> Sorry. >> So, I'll call Ben and see if um >> I forgot I had the damn thing in my pocket. >> Last night, and you still got stuff on it, I was going to get I for I totally forgot. It wasn't in your pocket. It was shoved down in front of your pants. >> Well, I did that after I got in here. >> Oh my god. >> The mother was charged with petty theft, fraudulent selfch checkckout manipulation, and possession of a controlled substance. The daughter faced a lesser charge for knowingly assisting in the theft. A parent's job is to guide, not corrupt. Once you make your child part of your wrongdoing, you're not just breaking the law. Next, watch the outcome of this foolish man. >> You're going TO GET TASED. GET ON THE GROUND. >> YEAH, I'm going to call him myself cuz I know I made a dumb mistake. I didn't. >> On May 7th, 2025, police responded to a report of a suspect concealing items in a reusable bag at Walmart. Upon arriving, they monitored every move of the suspect through cameras, waiting for the next move. >> He's already concealed the seafood into a Walmart reusable bag. >> Says seafood. >> Yeah, shrimp. He steal shrimp, hamburger meat, and some other grocery items into that blue reusable Walmart bag. >> Can you hang out towards uh GM and garden area? Uh cuz he's over there on that side now. He uh hasn't passed all points to cell yet. But just in case he uh tries to get out that door, >> I'll try I'll try to send you a picture. >> I think he watch around and see. >> Y she door. Hey, I just sent you a picture. Black male, white t-shirt, like uh long breads. Looks like maybe got some pajama pants on or something like that. >> Some multiple designs on it. >> Um he's by GM door right now. It looks like he's going to push out. >> Yeah, he's going out. >> Yeah, he's going out the door now. As soon as the suspect stepped outside, police quickly gave chase to intercept him. But the suspect noticed and a tense pursuit immediately ensued. 1031. >> STOP. POLICE. YOU'RE GOING TO GET TASED. YOU'RE GOING TO GET TASED. YOU'RE ON THE GROUND. Turn around. Turn around. Stay on the ground. Turn around. Here you go. >> Turn around. Yeah. Can I compost? >> Turn around. Hands back. Look. Look. Look. Look. >> Put your hands back. >> One second. One second. Can you grab I got Look, look, look. Put your hands behind your back. Oh, here. Here. Here. Give me your hands. Give me your hands. Can you please give me a second? >> Give me your hands. >> Can you please give me a second? >> Give me your hand. >> Yeah, I can't. I'm trying to I can't breathe. >> Stop turning around. >> Yeah. >> On the ground. Here. Here. Yeah. Yeah. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm on probation for this right now. I'm >> All right. So, stop. >> I'm sorry. I'm just I need your help. CAN I PLEASE CALL MY GIRLFRIEND? I see you [ __ ] >> Clearly, there is never a happy ending for the wrongdoer. He tripped over his own feet while trying to escape and shortly after police returned to asset protection to update them on the situation. >> You got the cart, right? >> Yeah, they're getting a toll for me. >> Okay. Go ahead. >> When you when you left back around by me, can you give them like they have the chicken and the um >> Were you able to identify name? >> Um yeah, they found an ID. They're working on it right now. >> So you just kind of So what what caught your eye on this guy? >> The reusable bag. >> The reusable bag >> and the two bags of shrimp. >> Nice nice size bags of shrimp. Okay. >> And um the way he kept organizing it to make it easy accessible to just put it in the bag. >> Okay. >> So I continued to follow him from that and then goes up and down grocery aisle. He finds the aisle that's empty and that's why I catch him concealing it. >> Putting seafood items inside the bag. >> And then while I was on the phone with dispatch, he went to automotive and got some of that multiple bottles of that gas treatment. And then um he put that >> he put that the back of the cart. Yeah. >> And then by the time the viewer came in, he was in chemicals and he put that in the cart. Never made attempt to pay. >> According to the staff, the man's actions were clearly calculated and professional. And this was not his first offense. Even when he called his girlfriend, he spoke as if she was already aware of it. >> Can you still hear me? >> Yeah. Yeah, they searching me right on the car. I I know. I know. Stupid as something. Could you um I don't know what they're going to do here right now. Wait a second. First car. I don't need anyone else. Go ahead. Have a seat. Slide back. No. Slide back. All right. Well, we can grab some phone numbers. That way you can call her once you get to the jail. Once you get into booking, you can make as many phone calls as you want for free. >> What's your password? >> Uh, >> well, never mind. >> I call two numbers. >> Yeah, you're good. Who's your girlfriend? The first one. >> This one? Linda? No. Uh, yeah. Hello. >> Yeah. What's up? >> Yeah, I'm I'm sorry. I just need to call you let you know um they take me to jail. >> What you going to do, son? >> Huh? >> What you going to do this time? >> I'm not too know anything. >> What' you say? >> What you going to do? Like in terms of the charges, anything. >> The man's relatives were not even surprised by his behavior, which further raised the police's suspicions about his prior offenses. Um, if you have any prior convictions guilty, then it'll up the charge. So, it'll be felony. You won't have a bond. >> So, >> so it's right now it's petty theft. >> But if you have any any prior convictions, then >> What do you mean convictions? So, like guilty convictions. >> So, like would the court say I was guilty or something? Or >> just a guilty conviction? >> You have a guilty conviction then it'll >> I don't have a guilty conviction, but >> Okay. Well, if not, then you should be petty theft. >> So, it may be Well, I'm probably on probation, so no going, right? >> You're still on probation? >> I'm pretty sure. >> You're Are you a supervised probation? >> No. >> No. When >> I got I got to call in if that's what you ask me. >> All right. So, we He'll figure that out. All right. >> Hello. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I was trying to call you cuz I don't usually call my mom. Yeah. I'm going to call it myself cuz I >> I know I made a dumb mistake. I didn't >> decision at this point. >> Yeah. And I'm mistaken. My mistake. Yeah, this action. I mean, that's why I made this mistake. >> Dumb action. So, like >> what I'm trying to do is just I just need to come grab me stuff. >> Shortly after, police confirmed his prior record through his ID. And the more they checked, the clearer his guilt became. He looks familiar. >> Walmart before M. Mohammed 75 was on probation. Walmart on the boulevard. Let's see. Five months ago, shoplifting. >> That's 57 97. >> June 5th, 1997. >> And I don't know who that is. Oh, that might be my >> This bag that's >> Thank you. >> Yep. That is definitely him. >> Um, okay. So, he's short. >> Oh, shoot. That's our picture. >> We are prosecuting one. >> Back to the man. He made additional calls to his family. So embarrassed that he didn't even clearly admit his wrongdoing. >> Yeah, I'm calling y'all cuz I just made another dumb decision. >> I went back to that I went to that other Walmart. >> What happened? >> They came and grabbed me again. >> You wiggling down. >> I'm going to go. They act they let they be nice. Let me call y'all to let y'all know first. >> I'm just going to be on the ground. >> Yeah, that is a trespass. >> Not this one, but Yeah. Not what now I have. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. I did something stupid. They got to charge you stupid. >> No. For coming on these people's stuff. walk try to walk out they sto >> I had stuff and walked out the store. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Might as well say, "Yeah, I had the stuff. I ain't pay for all the stuff." >> What's the problem? I'm being stupid. It's nothing. It's just stuff just catching up with me, man. It's nothing. It's not No. Oh, I needed this. It's stuff just catching up with me. It's being stupid. Just being stupid. It's nothing. I It's nothing. It's nothing. It's nothing. >> All right. We got to hang out. We got to get moving. All right. >> Look, I got to get move. I'm call y'all from the jail. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. >> Absolutely, ma'am. >> All right. >> Yeah, we'll do that. In the end, the man was charged with pettit theft and trespassing. Reckless and repeated theft never ends well. Even careful planning can't outsmart the law. Next, watch as the sisters went shopping for back to school. But something felt off. >> Good stick. Good stick. >> Out on the ground. >> GET ON THE GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. ON AUGUST 20TH, 2023, police received a report of a group of women who hit Dick's sporting goods, sweeping shelves clean without paying. When approached, chaos immediately erupted as the defiant suspects fled, forcing police to give chase. >> Right there. Middle lane. Middle lane. You got eyes there. >> Good sticks. Good sticks. Alpha 12 behind the vehicle southbound federal highway. >> HANDS OUT THE WINDOW. GET HIM OUT. GET HIM OUT. GET OUT. GET HIM OUT. HANDS OUT THE WINDOW. >> Out away. >> OUT ON THE GROUND. GROUND. ON THE GROUND NOW. >> GET ON THE GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. >> CLEAR. CLEAR. CLEAR. CLEAR. CLEAR. CLEAR. >> It was confirmed to be the vehicle described by the store. And at this point, the suspects could no longer deny the truth and were forced to comply with police orders. looking on you? No. >> Are you locked so >> All right, I'm safe. >> Where's your wallet or any ID? You got any on you? >> No, it's behind my phone. >> It's what behind your phone? >> What call? What color is your phone? >> Oh, yellow. >> Yellow. All right, hold on. Can you get my purse out the park? >> Y'all got the same facility. >> It is highly likely that all four women were part of a theft ring as the mess inside the vehicle revealed the haste and speed of their actions when police inspected it. I'm assuming so, unless they were throwing it out the window. Sounds like the PSLP guy is staying on pretty good. Thank you. >> These are about 50 bucks a piece. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. He's got like seven or eight of them up here. He's He's got We're over at 750. He's got >> these all these ones are 50 bucks a piece. >> Yeah. And there's like at least 10 here. This one's a 60. 60. >> 60. There's 120. >> Uh, hold on, Sergeant. Should we take pictures and stuff yet? >> Yeah, let me take pictures. >> At this point, each suspect was questioned about the incident. And astonishingly, all of the women turned out to be members of the same family. >> All right, so fill me in. What's going on? >> Basically, >> you were a passenger, right? You weren't driver. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. Who was driving? >> All of us sisters. That's okay. So, the younger sister was >> like blood sisters. >> Yeah. Same. >> Yeah. The black one's not related to us, but we grew up with her, too. So, >> okay, I got you. All right. So, what happened today? >> We all trying to get back ready for school. >> Oh, okay. So, this is like back to school. Where did you guys go? Um, >> Dix right there. Dicks. >> Anywhere else today? I went a lot. I got food over here. Gas over here. >> Okay. All right. Well, hang tight for me. Okay. Thanks for speaking with me. >> Another officer was also dispatched to the store and he was able to provide concrete evidence of the suspect's actions. >> Well, we just had a shoplifting thing. I was grabbing all my information and everything. Okay. >> Well, I don't I just started looking at I just saw camera where they what they took from that area to find out what I can show you on camera them running out there. >> Have a nice day, you know. Well, you know, then things happen. >> Did you guys already get them or >> Oh, nice. >> Uh, spike them. Spit it. Hitting them. >> Welcome to Martin County. >> Yep. You spiked them. The tire thing. >> That's awesome. >> Yeah. Yeah. We got stingers. So, >> it was four females. >> Okay. >> And I don't know. Well, they probably had a driver, but I mean, they were in the store 2 minutes. >> Yes, sir. >> Yes. So, they're telling me they're telling me four females. I'm going back to take a look at the video. I'll send you some pictures real quick. And they're they're gathering me all the info on what was taken. How much stuff was taken from here? >> [ __ ] lo. >> Oh, he said there's a shitload that was taken. >> Bunch of clothes. >> That's her running out with That's the last one running out right there. >> Okay. It's all Dick stuff. So that's the first order. >> Okay. All right. Looks like I got one female. She's wearing like a skirt. >> Well, here. I'll do this. I already got all the description. >> You got all four. Okay. >> Shortly after, all the items were fully returned, accompanied by a long receipt totaling $3,400 in damages, ensuring that they would face severe consequences. I'm going to take the registers and scan it right in there. And then we can uh >> go from one shopping cart to the next receipt. >> Yep. All right. Thank you. >> Yeah. I got >> you got the card. You're good. You got all your stuff. >> Y appreciate it. Thank you. If you have any other things, call us. In the end, the suspects were charged with grand theft. Organized theft inevitably leads to serious legal consequences. Attempting to flee or deny responsibility only worsens the outcome. >> I don't give a [ __ ] about my little charge. >> How about that? >> Hey. Okay. Okay. And and you're sugar coating that I'm dumb. Let's be real. I graduated, sir. I'm not noing dummy. On March 30th, 2024, police were dispatched to Walmart after receiving a report of a repeat shoplifting suspect who had returned to commit similar thefts. Upon arrival, store employees recounted the day's events. >> All this? >> Yeah. So, I prevented this first one. She tried to walk out with and then um she grabbed another card. She tried to pick similar items and walk out again. >> So, >> all right. So, what are we reporting? Everything. >> Yeah, everything. She tried she attempted to walk out twice with merchandise. >> Okay. >> So, she tried So, when I grabbed the There was two people at this store. I grabbed one of them to come in the office so I can speak to him. And I'm like, "Yo, double check receipt cuz I seen her in Subway like putting her stuff in a reusable shopping bag." >> Yeah. >> So, I'm like, "Okay, whatever." So, as he comes in, she tries to go around the other guy and he like puts his body and stops it. So, I come out the office. I'm like, "Hey, do you have a receipt for any of the merchandise you paid for?" And she said, "Oh, I'm trying to look for it." Blah blah blah blah blah. I'm like, "Okay." So, we're waiting. We're waiting. I ask her again. She starts getting hostile. And then I'm like, "So, did you pay for your stuff or not?" And she goes, "Would you like me to pay for my stuff?" I'm like, "At this moment, no, I don't. So, I took her cart and she said, "I'm going to grab another cart and I'm going to shop again." I'm like, "Okay, that's that's fine." So, I I started watching her. She's frozen. So, I started watching her and um she started selecting the similar merchandise that was in the cart and she goes up to my door host and shows cuz some people have the receipt on the phone. So, they just show the phone like that. >> And so, that's what she did. And she just kept walking out >> and there was nothing on the phone. >> There's nothing on the phone. According to the employees, the woman had already filled her cart with items she intended to steal, fully aware she was being watched. At that moment, another officer approached her while she remained completely unaware. Excuse me. How you doing? Good. >> Good. Um, so the loss prevention just called us. They said that you uh didn't pay for all your items. Do you have your receipt, >> bro? I just showed him my receipt on my phone and my phone died. >> You just showed him the receipt on your phone? >> Yes. I just showed that my receipt >> and he let me out and my phone died. I said I paid for my receipt. I showed him the day. It's a mo It's a mobile uh Walmart thing. I showed him the day and I showed him my receipt. He said, "Okay, you can go." >> Okay. Listen, we got >> I have literally RIGHT THERE. I'M NOT >> YOU still have your receipt on our phone. Okay. Can you bring it up? >> MY PHONE DIED. I LITERALLY JUST SHOWED HIM. I SHOWED HIM MY PHONE'S on 2% in all. Like I just >> Here's the deal. So right now he's just the LPO is saying that there were some items that are possibly unpaid for. So we're just going to double check with the cameras >> at this point. Y'all can just keep this [ __ ] bro. I'm not I'm not >> You paid for it, right? So it's yours. >> YES, I DID. BUT >> we just have to confirm because listen, we listen, we haven't called saying there items I'm paid for. Okay. >> Okay. BUT IF IF I PAID ONLINE, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GO TO the to the cashier and all that? >> You're not letting me talk. There is a very good camera system here. >> Like I'm confused. >> All right. As predicted, she claimed to have a receipt on her phone as an excuse, but of course, it had no effect. Tensions escalated as she deliberately tried to evade the officer's requests. >> Yeah. In the meantime, do you have an ID ON IT? >> NO, BUT your you saying it's a camera and stuff, right? >> So, they're just going to double check it. >> Okay. But listen, my my stuff is on the phone. >> Okay. >> So, how you supposed to know if I How do you know if I was supposed to >> They probably have the receipt. >> They'll have the receipt of your checkout. Okay. They're going to pretty much backtrack you through the store. Make sure everything >> at this point the stuff you say is I'm not about to keep doing >> it. Did you pay for it? >> Yes. At this point, y'all can keep this, bro. Like, I'm not about to keep doing this [ __ ] my [ __ ] Like, >> listen. I'm trying to help you out here, but we got to call. >> Okay. So, why didn't y'all Why didn't y'all stop anybody else? Y'all just stop >> cuz we got a call. >> Okay. >> I imagine. What's the description? >> A black jacket with a lime green hood. And you're the only one here with that. >> Okay. All right. So, just hang tight. You want to go get the LPO? >> I'm not about to hang tight. I'm not leaving. >> Oh god. You're not free to go. >> Yeah, you're not leaving. >> Don't touch. >> You're not leaving. >> You're not leaving. You want to be placed under arrest. >> Why you want to be placed under arrest? >> Why you touching me though? >> Stay here. Under arrest. >> Yes. >> Okay. You're under arrest. >> You're under arrest. You're under arrest. >> I'm a role player. I hope you know that. So, can you just ease up? Thank you. >> You not me. What are you talking about? Stop position. >> Her deliberate evasion led to this outcome. But because she continued to resist, the officers had to act more forcefully. And it seemed she still was far from going quietly. >> I just told you I was a girl, my [ __ ] I was so bro. Get off me, CUZ. BRO, IF I CAN'T FEEL MY ARM, BUT THERE'S SOME SUCTION IN MY OTHER ARM. >> Give your other arm. >> No, >> give your other arm and turn over. >> No. >> Yes. >> No. >> Get the one. I got the >> Yeah. Here. >> Get off. >> I got this one. >> Bro, I just said I can't film my arm. >> Turn around. >> No. >> Stop. Make it easy on yourself. >> No. The you talking about match your description and all this. >> Yo, stop kicking. No kicking. Stop kicking. No, I just on my >> That's fine. That's fine. We'll stay here. We'll stay here all day. >> Stop resisting. >> I can't breathe. >> The cuff, >> bro. I'm about to call mama cuz y'all [ __ ] wild. >> You're not going anywhere. >> Stop my officer. >> Yeah, the officer, >> bro. Get the off me, bro. >> Turn around. Make it easy. >> No, >> you're not going to get the spitting. >> You're going to get another charge. Oh, I can't feel my arm. >> Turn around. >> PUT YOUR HANDS. >> Turn around. Put your hands behind your back. >> I can't breathe. My >> best you can. You're talking. Turn around. Put your hands behind your back. >> What the [ __ ] is your knee in my seat for? >> Turn around. >> The woman became the center of attention for other bystanders, showing no shame as she continued to cause trouble, hurling insults at the officers. >> Yo, stop sounding. Can you stop? Can you stop? >> No. >> Okay. >> So, put my shoes on. >> Your shoes on? >> Duh. >> You want your shoes off? >> Put them on. >> You want to give a about a little charge? >> How about that? >> Turn around. >> Charge that. >> Turn around. >> The Just told you I was a girl. Just told you I was a girl. proceeded to do. >> Told you I was girl. Y still a sitting not one girl cop. You can get off my stuff. >> Cop. >> All right. So tell me where I'm >> Well, you just assaulted a cop by kicking him. >> Yep. >> I don't give a >> number one just now. >> Take that. >> Yeah, multiple times. >> I kicked you mothers. >> Yeah, >> you I don't give a [ __ ] >> 197. >> So what am I arrested for with the second charge? Well, we're still investigating the shoplifting that you're detained for. >> What's the second eluding? >> What's the second thought? >> What's alluding? >> Clearly, the woman was making everything more complicated. Her mouth never stopping. Yet, she refused to see it that way. >> The didn't even give me a chance to talk. You just grabbed me. Let's be 100%. >> There was no talking. You had to stay. >> Didn't even give me a chance to talk. You talking about? It's no talking. You're not my father. I'm going to talk when I want. What you talking about? >> You better tell your You better tell your kids that it's a mine. >> The >> Oh [ __ ] Y'all finally got a girl. When I've been saying I was a girl when you had your knee on my back and when you was nearing me. I've been saying that. >> Come on now. >> We're going to have to fix. >> What? >> Okay. >> I ain't near you. So why you think I was kicking you? You dummy. You just said I was kicking you right near me. >> On your legs. You sound dumb as hell. And can you Why you putting aside >> fix the cuffs for you? >> OH, NOW Y'ALL TRYING TO HELP ME. >> WELL, we couldn't get them over when you were resisting. >> Oh, now y'all trying to help me. >> Okay. And what's And you're sugar coating that I'm dumb. Let's be real. I graduated, sir. I'm not no dummy. >> What's wrong with you? >> Even while seated in the patrol car, she continued to show her defiance toward the officers, offering no explanation for her actions and persistently criticizing their conduct. >> Sit back. Stop. Sit back. >> I can sit back, my [ __ ] You really overdoing your job. >> I'm not overdoing my job. >> You are, MY [ __ ] CUZ I CAN SIT BACK MY SELF. I'M GOING keep unrapping. >> I'm getting this seat belt >> and I'm going keep unstrapping it. So, you're going to keep doing that for nothing. >> The sit back, please. >> Can you stop, bro? Do I like your kid, my [ __ ] >> Nope. >> I don't. Right. So, I'm confused on why the M. >> You can sit back there. >> Waiter's turn. >> You just said yes. You sound like a dick ride. I hope you really know that. You just said yes. You was the only person over there, so it got to be you. Damn. God was the only person on this earth. So, he So, he just put this here. >> What? Are you just making stuff up right now? I don't really understand what you're saying. >> You asked if that was the report. That wasn't a report. That is what the dispatch notified us of. >> It said I was the only person outside on the left, so it had to be me. >> No. >> And you just SAID YES. YOU YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT YOU answering to. You just saying yes to anything, my [ __ ] Cuz you definitely just said that. >> Okay. >> Finally, the woman was charged with shoplifting and resisting arrest. The woman's refusal to cooperate in her persistent defiance escalated a situation that could have been resolved quickly, showing that resistance and dishonesty only lead to harsher consequences. Even more indifferent, the woman couldn't even recall her own wrongdoing. >> Okay, Tamar, this is going to be your time to to be honest. You're caught red-handed and every I have pages and pages of documents showing that you were there. On July 10th, 2024, police responded to a report from a secondhand clothing store regarding fraudulent transactions carried out by one of their own employees. Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered both the store manager and the suspect who likely realized she had been caught. >> Both keys. >> Yeah, both, please. >> Or they might be in the car. >> Yep. Okay. Right back. Where's your car at? >> Right here. >> You have a concealed carry license. Do you have a firearm? >> I have a concealed car. >> You have You have a firearm? >> I do. >> You do? It's in the purse? >> It's in the back. >> You mind if I hold that while while we're standing here? >> You have the keys? >> No, I have to go to the car. The car key is in there. >> All right. I'm going to grab it for you. Okay. >> I got it. >> Oh, no. Of course you can. Can you take it? I'll take it. >> Yeah, I'll take it. >> Sorry about that. >> Are you ready? >> Yeah. Go, Penny. 22 >> 22 LR. Yeah, >> there's that for you. Um, >> this would be >> Right. Well, I don't want that one. >> No, I know. I'm just trying to make sure you have >> Okay. Well, let me check the Let me check. >> Okay. >> The employee had to return the store keys at the manager's request, and immediately afterward, the police also made a proposal to her. Tamar, I'm going to need you to follow me. I'm going to ask you to follow me down to the police station. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Is it anything I need to be aware of? >> Yeah, we have to talk about a couple things. I need to speak with you. >> Okay. Yeah. Want to direct a process with Okay. >> Just wait for her to finish up your whatever process you guys go through or she's going through. >> Okay. >> Her terminating your employment. >> Okay. >> And then uh you can follow me up to the police station. All right. >> Hey, you are >> officer Franks with Bill Park Police Department. >> Okay. >> Uh, so if it's okay with you, we'll hold on to it. But >> hold on to it >> until we give it back to you. >> You have a concealed carry license. You're lawful gun owner, but you just can't have it when you're sitting across from me talking. >> Okay. >> Okay, fair enough. >> Sure. >> May I ask what are we speaking about? Um, I'll go over everything with you. >> Once everything was secured, the police escorted the woman to the station where each of her alleged misdeeds was laid out in detail. >> The reason why we're talking today is I was notified by uh your former employer, now the one we were just at, close mentor, of some discrepancies uh at the with purchases that were made at the uh close mentor over the last couple months. Are you aware? Are you aware of what I'm talking about? >> No. >> Okay. Um, well, I sat down and I talked with the director. It was very to me today that there's a policy at Clothes Mentor that employees are allowed to sell clothing to the store, but they're not allowed to process the transaction themselves. Are you aware of this policy? >> Okay. They are alleging that you on multiple different occasions uh while you were alone in the store sold clothing to the store yourself and then took the cash and profited it and that the clothes don't exist. There was no clothes and you did the whole thing yourself. So, you brought the clothes in, processed a a sale yourself, and then with no clothes ever being brought in, and then pocketed them on yourself. >> Does that sound accurate? >> I never sell to work. >> You never what? >> Sell at work. Like, we have a policy where we can sell. I never sold clothes at work, >> but you can sell clothes to the store, >> right? Correct. So, >> the woman remained completely calm in the face of all accusations, even as every detail of her transactions was read aloud during questioning. >> Okay. On this most recent one, on July 5th at 5:14 p.m., you July 5th, you're the only one working. A transaction was made uh sold by Tamara Allen. That's you to Tamara Ellen for $92. Do you recall that >> I selling and I'm like a buyer. I can buy in. So under the register it says my name. So it's process is processed by >> So you it says you you processed this transaction. >> I'm going to close. So, but at on July 5th, Friday, July 5th, at this time it says your name and the customer as Tamara Ellen. Do you do you recall this this transaction? >> No, sir. >> Okay. So, uh was someone else using your name on the transaction? >> Could be. >> According to the schedule, you're the only one working at the time. I have no knowledge of you. >> Okay. >> For each transaction read aloud by the police, she responded that she didn't remember. This was likely true, as even she couldn't believe the large number of transactions she had carried out. >> I've got 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 times dating back to February 11th. This happened. >> February. The transaction is still processed. >> There's no way. >> So July, all these transactions were processed by you selling to someone named Tamara Ellen. All except one. And the cash is is uh nowhere to be found. And the clothes that were supposedly sold are also nowhere to be found. Secondly, every time you do a sales, a come in to buy to sell clothes to the clothes mentor, there's paperwork that's supposed to be filled out. Is this correct? >> Because the number was so large, she didn't believe any of the evidence the police presented, continuing to chew gum and shake her head, remaining calm even as officers insisted it was the truth. >> The paperwork for every one of these sales is missing. Does not exist. >> I had no knowledge. >> No knowledge. Okay, Tamar, this is going to be your time to to be honest. You're caught red-handed and every I have pages and pages of documents showing that you were there alone at the time of all of these sales. Your employee number was used to do the sale and the person who sold it was Tamara Ellen, which is conspicuously your name just with one letter change. Um, I've got all sorts of things. And then to include a a check for $800 that um was used for uh for petty cash uh was signed out for petty cash and then the date was crossed off. But that check is still missing because the date above it that same I'm telling you that that that exists. >> This is this is not >> with your initials next to it. No way. >> No knowledge of this. >> No knowledge of this. >> No. >> Okay. So, >> she immediately denied everything without even glancing down to verify whether what the police said was correct. And even when questioned again, she continued to claim no knowledge of it. >> Are you denying processing? >> I have no knowledge of the processing. I have no knowledge of a check. >> Okay. What would what would help you remember what what uh happened at this time? Nothing will help me remember because it's no knowledge of me. I don't not like in me remembering. >> Okay. >> This is just >> So someone else came in the store while you were there alone and did all these different transactions. >> Someone at my associates, my um employee number I just found for I didn't literally >> but this occurred inside of the store. This wasn't somewhere online. This was inside of the store. doesn't have my mind or I don't know. I have no knowledge of it. >> Okay. So, here's what's going to happen because you're saying um I don't know. I have no knowledge. Uh what's going to happen is I'm going to take all of this evidence, which is what your former employer carefully comb through. Um this is not by chance. This is not random. They carefully comb through this and before pointing the finger at you, they check the store up and down all the inventory for any of the clothes that were allegedly sold at these dates and times. Um, they've carefully cross referenced the schedules and on each occasion you were working alone and this happened after the manager clocked down and you're going to be looking at felony fraud charges. Uh, it's very very serious offense. Um, that check also that could be check fraud that you that you have in your possession. I don't. >> So, what's going to happen is I'm going to go I'm going to call them on the phone. I'm going to talk to them about it. They will review it and then the charges will be filed. >> Besides claiming no memory of the events presented, the woman offered no defense for herself. As a result, the police quickly made the decisions they had at hand. >> I'll let you know what the state's attorney says and uh I there's a warrant for your arrest. I'll have you turn yourself in on that warrant. Okay. >> This sounds terrifying. It's just a reality of of the situation. Um, if you're not going to give me anything else like this, never never have I even been detained. Oh, >> you're not detained. We're just discussing this. You're free to leave yourself. >> Never. I've never had a situation like this to be even let go from work either. So, I mean, I don't know. I mean, if someone was accusing me of these things or or I I would assume if someone was accusing uh a person of this, they would you would look at the the dates and the times and you'd be like that couldn't have been me and then explain why. Uh but or explain to me what happened here. You're saying you don't have any memory of it. >> Um no, can you look at these and see that these are all buying selling customers? All these people >> I want to talk about the ones I want to talk the ones about sold by you >> right by me >> by you on these dates for these prices $92 which was said to retail for $310.92 by you at this date and time were sold by this person Tamir Ellen a handbag on this date. Do you have any memory of this one? >> The woman was charged with burglary for her fraudulent scheme. Even if a suspect remains calm and denies wrongdoing, it does not prevent law enforcement from holding them accountable. Even worse, nothing that came out of her mouth could be trusted. >> Why? >> Cuz you have items on there that don't belong to you. >> That's not true. >> Okay. Backpacking. >> No. On July 12th, 2024, police were dispatched to a sporting goods store. After reports of a woman actively shoplifting, she had arrived with empty backpacks, slipped into the fitting room, and walked out with bags suddenly filled with merchandise. The moment officers approached, she instantly revealed her defiant, uncooperative attitude. >> Hi. You open up your backpacks. >> Why? >> Cuz you have items on there that don't belong you. >> That's not true. >> Okay. Open up your backpack. >> No, I don't have to do anything for you. I don't even know why you're approaching me. Out of everybody in the store and I've been in the dressing room. I've looked at everything that I >> Oh, that's right. All right. We're not going to play that. Turn off your hand. >> No. >> Hey, bro. Chill. >> Her frustration at feeling wrongfully accused was on full display. Yet everything became even clearer moments later because a single evasive move from her exposed the truth more loudly than any words. Bro, stop. I haven't done anything, bro. >> Stop. Put my shoes on. >> Let me put my shoes on. >> Stop, >> bro. Let me put my shoes on. >> Stop. Stop. Please let me put my shoes on. Stop. >> Bro, if you keep pushing me, there's no way to stop. Stop now. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Can you please let me go? >> No. Stop. Stop. >> You don't even >> Put your hands behind your back. Stop. >> Stop. >> You're not even allowed to pay for my stuff. >> Stop. Stop. >> Y'all tripping. >> I'm trying to pay for my [ __ ] >> No. I can't believe you. >> No. >> Stop. >> Y'all tripping. You're not even going to let me pay for my >> You put it in your bag. >> It's in that bag. >> Stop, >> bro. Chill out, >> bro. For real. Chill. >> Stop right now. You're going to get You're going to end up in the face. >> You're tripping. I can't help right now. >> Can I at least put my shoes on? >> When you were done, >> bro. >> I'm trying to be nice right now. >> Hey, YOU'RE NOT BEING NICE. Y'all don't even know here. >> Clearly, she was the one who needed to chill out here. Everything had spiraled out of control because of her own actions. But it seemed she had no idea that she was the one making things worse. >> Why did you turn it into that? >> You from me. Now you're going to jail. >> Yeah, cuz you're tripping. >> Cuz you're now going to go to jail. >> Why do I got to go to jail? >> Because you stole stuff. >> I didn't steal anything. >> Bag. >> Items to me. >> That don't belong to you? >> Yes. >> I've been to the register. >> Do you have anything on you that's going to poke me or stick me? >> No, sir. Those are what I wanted to pay for. >> Uh because it's easier to carry. I don't have a bag. >> Yeah, we're good. >> What the >> Let's get it here in the car. All right. >> I got >> Can I get my shoes? >> One shoe is right there. Can I get it? >> We'll get it for you. No, >> it's right there. Where's the other one? >> I don't know. You ready? >> Yeah, cuz you're tripping. You instantly came up to me and started hell harassing me. >> You saw you? >> No, they didn't. >> Her excuses made no sense at all. Especially after she had tried to run, but a few things she said only deepened the suspicion that this wasn't her first time dealing with a situation like this. >> Can I just get a summon? I'm tired. >> What do you mean? >> What do you mean? What do you mean? >> Why you can't just give me a summon? your taste. >> I don't though. If you check, I promise you it's not. >> I don't know. >> Dicks is pretty expensive. >> I'm telling you, I don't have over $1,000 worth of stuff. You could check. And if you check, can I please get a summon? >> No. >> Why not? >> If you were walking from the very beginning yesterday, >> but you didn't give me a chance to. You instantly started harassing me. Like, I >> open your bag because it's full of stuff that you didn't come in with. >> You opened your bag and it would have been it. You would have got a summon. I guarantee you if you would have been cooperating with me said you can't try to run afford to do this. My mom just my birthday I'm just trying to make it ends meet. >> Get get your feet in. >> Please, sir. >> We'll talk about it. Get your feet in. Okay. >> Will you please talk to me with it? >> We'll talk about it in a second, but you got to get your feet in. >> I'll do that. But please, sir. I'm just I I'm having a hard time. >> She showed no shame and still refused to admit what she had done, even when officers questioned her again after she had calmed down a bit. In her mind, the police were the real problem here, not her. >> What I'm here for. So, can you describe what happened? >> Uh, it was a bunch. Basically, I I tried to run, grabbed my arm, I got away, and then um he pulled me by my hair, my shoes came off, and he started throwing me up against the wall and stuff. >> You didn't end up on the ground? >> No. >> Never ended up on the ground? >> No. >> Were you injured in any way? >> No. >> No. Okay. So, uh, you said you started running away. Were you walking away at first? >> Yeah. >> Was he telling you to stop? >> Like, come talk to me. Anything like that? >> I don't think you said come talk to me. >> You said you were running away. Why didn't you just stop and talk to me? because it did make sense to me how they automatically accused me of stealing and I was in the dressing room the whole time trying on clothes. >> Well, you just told me you were stealing. >> I know. So, you can't wrong about the >> I'm not worried about that. I'm just like it's just why did they have to think that I was stealing? You know what I'm saying? I'm just wondering what made them call the police as as I'm trying on all the clothes >> cuz you're walking around with stuffed bags. It's kind of an indicator. >> I mean, you had them. >> Her shifting eyes and sluggish words said it all. She was still scrambling to invent another lie to protect herself. It almost felt like practiced behavior. The kind of experience that comes from getting caught in similar situations before. So I would have, >> but the problem is you have another resisting arrest warrant. >> What are you talking about? >> A warrant. >> Yes, you have a warrant for resisting >> For what? >> For resisting arrest today. >> You said what? >> Resisting arrest. >> For where? >> Hold on a second. >> Cuz I didn't resist arrest on anything. Can you please tell me where it's at? >> Is this your car over here? >> Yes, sir. I'm going to throw your bag in there. Do you want your wallet in there, too? >> Do you want your wallet in there, too? >> Yes, sir. I I really don't understand why I have a warrant. My Prio told me I don't have any warrants. Why do I have a warrant for it? >> All right. Your bag and your wallet are going in the car. Okay. >> All right. Yes, but I'm serious. My bio told me. >> No, I will. Let me put this in your car first. Okay. Okay. cuz sir, I've been to jail every time they took me. I've never not got away. >> In the end, she was charged with shoplifting and resisting arrest. A lack of honesty only makes a bad situation worse. Owning up to mistakes early is the only way to prevent a simple offense from turning into a cascade of bigger consequences. Even being candid, these thieves believe they were merely toying with the law. >> Turn your car off. Let me get both your license. You guys are both possibly IDed for a retail pack. >> Yes, this is actually not from our store. This looks like from Target. >> I think this is bad. >> On September 11th, 2025, police received a report from Ross after a theft had occurred and the suspects fled immediately. The moment they were pulled over, the suspects had no idea what was coming, only for their smug smiles to vanish instantly. How's it going today? Turn is your car off. Let me get both your license. You guys are both possibly ID for a retail pack. I'm just going to be straight up, man. Give me Give me the items back. >> Give me your ID first. I want your ID, too. Is there anything else in the car? Any weapons, drugs, anything like that? >> Do you have a bail driver's license? I post the uh check post getting your stuff situated. >> Okay. So, do you is it suspended? Revoked? >> Yeah, it's um suspended. >> Can you just put your bag back there, please? All right, sir. Step out of the vehicle for me. >> Let's go behind here. Go. I don't want us in the the row. Put your hands behind your back. You're being detained right now. Okay. >> Uh you could leave it right here. We don't want you accessing it right now. We're we're doing a investigation. So if you if you like it in your pocket, it's not going to be accessed. Okay, that's fine. >> They had no awareness of wrongdoing while driving on a suspended license and treated the theft as if it were a game, readily admitting to stealing. And the stolen goods included toiletries, clothing, and perfumes. >> Yeah. about the same. >> You think they get in there and pull down? >> I'd love to seize the car. >> Yeah, we can seize the car. >> Okay. >> All right. I'll be right back. >> Shannon, too, if they if they damaged anything cuz you guys went through that new felony. So, it at this point if they damaged stuff with the magnets, anything over 500 CDP is felony. And then especially for >> they don't want to sign >> that. And if there's any like theft detection devices, we can know. >> I asked them >> how' they get through in the back and left. And I So >> did you pay for anything? How many bags did you take? >> How many bags of items? >> So there's multiple bags in there. >> No, but by been here that's been in the car. But I'm talking about we just went which bag did you use? >> The Ross bag that was in the back seat. That Ross bag. >> There's two bags full. >> I know. But the other one been in the car too as well. That's bad. The body I've been here. But the Dove you see six um dove like right there. >> The dove. That's everything that you guys stole today >> up out of there. Yeah. >> Okay. >> But I've been here the rest of that stuff in the trunk. But what we just hid in the back seat, that's what we just got up by the rocks. >> And you have a suspended deal, right? >> Their overconfidence and willingness to admit guilt came from thinking they would only face a citation. But officers discovered a theft tool during the vehicle search, escalating the situation far beyond what they expected. >> Uh, we're doing things a little bit differently now, man. You're going back to the station. Whose car is that? >> Is your car the owner of it? >> Okay. It's getting towered, just so you know. >> Yeah, this is all stolen. >> All this is >> all Who knows if this is from there, but >> Yeah, but I mean like we we could seize this all as evidence. I mean like right like it's and these are all >> this is all Ross 31. I have another bag from the trunk. >> Just put your seat belt on. >> All right, I check. We only have one from Tom County yesterday. They don't match the description for that one. And then >> 2011 for the remainder of the night. >> What's wrong? >> I was trying to lift my pants. >> All right, I'll take these cuffs off and you're just going to have a seat right here. Okay. >> Okay. >> I know. Almost. There you go. There you go. >> 101. That's going to be a positive idea on the subject from Bath and Body Works. >> Have him take his hoodie off, too. >> At this point, an officer went to the store to return the stolen items and verify what had happened, confirming that the actual value of the goods was far from trivial. Thought >> they used a used a magnet device like we have them right now in handcuffs, detained. I'm just going to call one of my guys to let them know that they utilized a magnet. >> Yeah, let me call >> cuz they told us they didn't and it helps that >> I had one cuz I can show you in the camera too if you want to see. >> Yeah, I'd love to. Yeah. Um, is there anything else in here? >> It's your bag. >> No, that's from came with that. >> Tell me exactly what happened. So, cuz I'm taking the report. Um, well, I was waiting for my closing cashier and I was take I was about to take my meal and I saw her like come in and like in the front I was like, "Oh, let me go to the front and tell her that I'm going to take my meal and make sure like let the other cashier also know." And once I go up there, I see them walk in. They already look suspicious cuz they stared at us. And then they give us like a look like to see if no one was no one was watching. >> And I was like, "Okay, like I don't want to think anything bad. I'm going just stay here and like see if they don't they're not going to do anything." >> Okay. And then that's when I see the guy going by the perfumes where he grabs this one by ladies and then he goes and walks by ladies shoes I guess to like just walk around to see like if no one was watching. And then that's when he goes by like um by the ladies department where all the apparel is and then he goes like by the men's and then that's when he goes back again by the ladies. I think that's where he grabbed all of this by duty and that was it. And I went by back to the office. I checked to see if he was not doing anything bad. And then that's when he took out the magnet and took out the >> That's when you saw it on the >> Yeah. camera. >> And that's when I call it. >> It's all good. Yeah. Is this one for me? >> Yes. That's or >> And then it's No, no, no. You're good. And then sale. So it's >> So it's 969. >> But what is that? Before tax? >> Yes, before tax. >> The entirety of the stolen goods pointed to illegal resale as the motive. And notably, their audacious behavior was evident through the staff's detailed account. >> As I was walking toward the fragrances, the young lady like she made eye contact with me, but she looked really like suspicious. >> Okay. >> So, I was like, "Okay." didn't think anything of it, but I don't know if she knew that I worked here cuz I had my work bag. So, as I'm going through the fra I went past the jewelry counter over by the men's fragrances, she's in between the the fragrances between the men's side and the women's side. Okay. >> And she hand her uh the guy uh a container. >> Okay. >> And he put it in the bag. >> Got it. >> I was like, "Oh, okay." So, didn't think anything of it, but I ran to the back and I was look at that time I was looking for uh Noelli or uh Amelia to let them know. I was like, "Hey, check the cameras." But at that by the time I got back there, she had already witnessed it. >> Got it. Dwelling. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, I was like, "Oh, okay." She's like, "Yeah, I'm going to call the cops." I was like, "Yeah, call the cops cuz >> they they don't care." And so, that was it. >> Okay. Both of the suspects were charged with retail theft, possession of theft tools, and contributing to the criminal scheme. Treating theft like a game, and underestimating law enforcement only escalates consequences, turning what seemed like a minor offense into serious. >> Put your hands on top of your head. >> Okay, put your hands on top of your head. >> I stop. >> Oh, look at there. On August 25th, 2025, police were dispatched to a jewelry store after a theft was reported. According to reports, the suspects were a professional family who had stolen items right in front of the staff without being noticed until the next day's inventory. Police intercepted the vehicle based on the store's description. And here's what happened next. Driver, step out with your hands up. >> Hands up. Top of your head. Put your hands on top of your head. Turn around. Face away from me. Start walking back towards the sound of my voice. Let me get some hands over here. Stop. Stop. >> I got hands. >> Keep coming back towards the sound of my voice. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Stop. >> Is there any other adults in the car? >> My wife. >> Your wife. Where is she at? The front seat? >> Yes, please. Okay. >> Front seat passenger, come out with your hands up. Come out. >> Put your hands up. >> Walk back towards the sound of my voice. Walk back. Come back. Come back. >> Put your hands on top of your head. >> I hel my chin. >> Okay. Put your hands on top of your head. Come back to me. >> All right. Stop. Turn around. All right. Walk back to you. >> Oh, >> I'm sorry. Come on. Walk back. >> We don't. We understand. We understand. Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> No. Okay. How old are your kids? >> One is three and he's hard operation. >> Okay. Is any any other adults in the car? >> No. It's my three children. >> All right. Step over here. >> Please. My my kids are scared. Please not with the guns, please. >> It's okay. Everything's fine. What's your name? >> Nastasia. >> What is it? >> Nastasia. >> Nastasia. Okay. We'll explain to everything that's going on. Okay. Once they clear it, we'll get the kids and then we'll bring them to you. Okay. At that moment, another team was also at the store to investigate what had happened, confirming that the value of the items taken was far from insignificant. >> We think it's a Figuro chain, but it should still have our tag on it. >> How much is a chain? >> We haven't figured it out yet. We're >> trying to figure out which one. >> 2 to 30,000. 2 to 3,000 is what I'm guessing. >> The thing is, >> how long have you been here? >> Where were you yesterday? >> Where were you? Is that your husband? >> Yeah. >> He's got a one. >> There it is. He balls it up right in his hand. It's in his hand. >> Now he's got one only in his hand. >> And he continues to look at jewelry and then he switches hands and then puts it into his pocket. >> It was an He was looking at 18 in. >> Uhhuh. and he was looking mainly he had >> So this is what the tags look like. They probably ripped it off though. They just clue. >> Yeah, but you might find it in the vehicle. Yeah. >> Um he was looking at the men's rings and I approached him and asked if there was anything specific he was looking for, if I could show him anything. And he said he was looking for a gold bracelet for his mom and his dad tomorrow. So I proceeded to show him where we have their bracelets and then he said no, nothing like that. And he showed me his necklace. He has one. He was like, "Something more like this." I said, "I can check in the back and see what we have that might." And that's when he came up to the counter then and we needed it for today. >> He needed it for today. Well, tomorrow, but >> even more striking, the parents had brought their children along throughout the incident, completely unaware that their stuffed animals were concealing illegal items. >> Oh, it might be like a comfort pillow. Maybe. >> I don't know. Hold on. Check. They >> actually got it. Oh, look at there. >> That's a lot of money. >> Oh, this is jewelry. >> Money. >> It is all hidden inside. >> I've got jewelry, diamonds, thousands of dollars, several thousand. So, can I go to my truck? >> Just Just let us make sure of a couple things first and then we'll let you guys be back together. Okay. Just be patient for us. >> Oh, there you go. >> And that's You see that? >> Yeah, I saw that. >> Where's that from? >> Right here. That's That's >> We're going to take that. Oh, cell phone. Back seat. Back in. >> As the incident unfolded, the parents professionalism in carrying out the theft became increasingly evident. And the staff confirmed that they had been right there the whole time without noticing a thing. >> I didn't even see it. If I didn't see it, he was sitting right there and he didn't see it. They were professionals. >> But it's this type where it's the big circles. Link link links. Big circle. Yeah, >> let me see something cuz there was one I showed him for 5,000. >> His name is John. Yes, >> it might be that one. >> It might be that one. >> Mhm. >> Maybe 5K. >> 5K. That's what I said. >> Do you remember to put what the link looked like? >> It was 18. He had me measure it at first, I think. I know. I measured a couple of them. >> He just wanted your eyes taken off. That's what he was doing. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. We'll go to the scene and try to uh I mean I'm sure he lawyer up. So >> yeah, the $5,000 one missing. >> So what's the process with the driver's license? How does that work? >> When John got it from the guy. >> Yeah. >> So if our policy is if someone wants to see a Rolex, they're so expensive. We ask for their driver's license because they could take it and and run and >> it's just to cover our eyes. >> No, no, no. I'm I'm just trying to figure out is it to look at this? Is it just I I >> Well, he has to see a Rolex. >> Okay. Did he end up seeing a Rolex? He held on to a Rolex and showed it to him. But >> but you never know with Rolexes. They can >> There's good face. >> Yeah, they're really Oh, this one the hands are broken off on it. >> This one's got an odd skip to it, but it feels too light to be real ones. It feels light, too. I wonder if they wear some of this stuff just to make them look >> Yeah. Make it look like >> like they have money. Besides the Rolex found in the car, family members were wearing it along with other pieces of jewelry. And even the mother was no exception. >> This is old. My >> Where did you get it from? >> Oh, from New York. >> From New York. >> Okay. >> Old one. You can >> Okay. What about the bracelet? Yeah. >> This one is old one. I was my birthday. >> Okay. When was your birthday? >> In December. >> In December. last December. Okay. All right. And what about those? Those are like Pandora bracelets, aren't they? >> Okay. Where'd you get those at? >> This one is old one as well. >> Okay. >> Okay. How long ago did you get that one? I know you said it's old, but >> No, >> like 11 months. >> 11 months. >> Okay. Do you have anything in your purse at all? Do you mind if I take a quick look and Okay. Where'd you get this from? >> His bracelet. >> His bracelet. >> What about that? His ring. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Can I uh have that necklace? >> Thank you. >> All of it? All right. Can I have all of the jewelry? >> Shortly after, the man in the family who had outstanding warrants was interviewed separately about the incident. Here's how he responded to what the police had discovered. Obviously, when we stopped you, we found a bunch of jewelry, uh, including Rolexes and stuff like that. Where did all these things come from? Cuz they're like kind of hidden, obviously. It's a little odd, wouldn't you think? So, where those where did those things come from? >> No. >> No com. Okay. So, there was a Rolex located on your son on his on his wrist that's stolen. Where did those come from? >> No comment. Do you want to talk to me about anything? I'll let you talk. >> Depends. >> Okay. Well, on what? What does it depend on? What do you want to talk about? It depend what you lost. >> Okay. Do you still remember everything that I read you before? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, the watch that was on your son was stolen from another county here in Florida. >> No comment. >> No comment. Okay. Well, I'm going to let you know that was you stealing it. We know it's you stealing it. >> No comment. >> Okay. >> The mother and her children were released and allowed to go free. And the man, already facing multiple felony warrants across several states, was charged again with grand theft. The key lesson here is that involving children in criminal activity, even unknowingly, exposes them to serious legal consequences and traumatic situations. >> Just can't believe it. She's being so nice and welcome. >> Just because she white and I'm black, I got to go to jail. >> She was willing to give it to me and then she just was like, "Give me my purse." On July 6th, 2023, Edund police responded to a Walmart emergency call. An 83year-old woman was brutally knocked down when a thief snatched her purse, leaving her with a severe injury. Officers rushed to secure the scene, review footage, and hunt down the coward who attacked her. >> Just can't believe it. She's been so nice walking out. >> So, you remember her? Do you Can you give her a description to me? What she look like? She's had a uniform. >> She had a uniform >> that they wear there. >> She Do you remember what her uniform looked like? >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. That's okay. Do you remember what she looked like >> when she was young? >> Okay. >> Yeah. Cute. >> Okay. >> She opened the truck door. >> So, she opened the truck door and then grabbed your purse. >> Okay. At the hospital, the victim stated that an employee who appeared very friendly had helped her to the car, but suddenly opened the door, grabbed her purse, and ran away. Shortly after, police reviewed camera footage showing the suspect struggling with the elderly woman, causing her to fall to the ground. >> Sir, >> I didn't rob nobody, >> sir. Can I call Can I call my lawyer or somebody? When you get to jail, you can't >> separate trans. Punch your thumbs up towards the sky. Hold it. >> Got a robber. Like, this is crazy. She took my phone. >> Took my phone. >> Relax. Don't Don't move up. >> I'm sorry. I can't believe like nothing over. She took my >> phone underneath there. Relax. Relax. >> Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Walmart worker Latrea Johnson. Handcuffed within seconds, the suspect immediately played the victim, claiming innocence and insisting she was being racially discriminated against. >> My god. Oh my god. I didn't do anything. She said my >> Do you listen? Do you have anything illegal on you? Any kind of drugs, any contraband, any weapons, anything like that? >> Yes sir, I do. >> What do you have on you? >> Just marijuana. >> Just marijuana. Do you just don't have a card for it? >> It's at home. I don't have it on me. But >> But you do have a card. Okay. Anything else? like any kind of needles or mess, anything like that? >> Where's Where's the marijuana? Just so I can >> put this in my bag. Yeah. I'm sorry. Can I please call somebody like >> Yeah. Whenever you get to the station, they'll give you some. >> Sir, is this right? Like she can literally put I She took my my cell phone, my cellular device. >> Is this even >> Well, you'll get to whenever they get to the station, you'll get you'll get you'll have an opportunity to tell an officer everything you want to say. >> This is crazy. Just because she's white and I'm black, I got to go to jail. >> I got to go to jail. This exactly what it looks like. Like I She took my phone from me. She took my phone. >> Oh my god. >> The suspect appeared panicked, crying uncontrollably as she admitted possessing marijuana. At the police station, she began crafting a seemingly convincing story, claiming the elderly victim was actually the one to blame. It tells you, you know, if when your phone goes a certain distance, you know, it ring beeps or whatever. So, I'm like, it's still in the bathroom. So, I'm looking for it. And as I get up, you know, as I'm checking, I'm like, um, you know, I'm not asking her. I'm just looking and I'm like talking to her, >> cuz I just know she we help. We going all around like find her car, find her car. And I'm like, man, my money is not in my thing. And I'm like, um, I mean, I don't mind buying your items or whatever, but I'm literally homeless. I was just going to help you. You said you didn't want it no more, so can I just have my money back? First, she was going to give it to me. Then she said she wasn't. So, me being me, I hug. Well, we hugged and I grabbed her purse. I'm like, "This is I just need my money. Can I get my money?" She first she was going like she was willing to give it to me and then she just was like, "Give me my purse. I'm not giving you my money. I'm this my money. She just kept saying it's my money. I'm not giving you a [ __ ] a [ __ ] thing. And this and I'm like, ma'am, this is I'm I just I see my money in the back of your wallet right there. That's my money. It was like $60 something dollars. I'm like, this is my money right here, ma'am. I'm homeless. I was trying to help you out. Like, can I just get my money back? She didn't want to give it back. So, I took it back and I had my phone already, you know, and it fell out. So, I'm like you. Yeah. I It fell out and she fell. That's what happened. She fell out. It fell. Everything fell out. And it we tussling like kind of, you know, over the wallet. I mean, over the purse and she fell. And I helped her up. I'm like, "Ma'am, get up. Come on. Get up. I'm going to call the police on you." She like, "No, no, just give me my purse." So, I'm like, "Ma'am, get up." She like, "No, just get my purse. Just get in my purse." And I'm like, "I'm going to just call the police." So, instead of me calling, well, I wasn't on the phone with the police. I was telling her I want to call the police. So I as I'm mad I'm mad by this time. So I threw her purse. >> Okay. >> Johnson tried to defend herself with a tangled story claiming the elderly victim took her phone and money. But could an old woman really do what she described. >> This is your chance to tell me the truth. >> A right hand. >> So I see you going out the lawn and garden. Okay. And I see you go out the fire exit and I see you walk behind her. She's got her purse strapped around her shoulder. I see you guys walk through through the um the parking lot to the truck. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. We see all that. Okay. >> Talking about all the holes, >> right? I see that. Okay. Then I see you get to the truck. Here's my issue. >> Yes, sir. >> When I see you walk back, >> I was running. >> And you have her purse. >> Yes, I did. Yes, I know. I said that. I said I had a >> No, you didn't. I just asked you if he just took your belongings. You took her purse. >> Well, well, I said in the middle of before you asked me, I said I took her purse and I took my Well, I took my belongings and I threw her purse everywhere. >> Okay. And where did you throw her purse at? >> I just threw it. I was mad. I honestly don't know. I was just throwing stuff. I was just throwing stuff. I don't know. >> So, I see you throw it into a trash can. >> Yes. >> Okay. She's got She has got a pretty big size wound at the back of her head. >> I know. I'm >> Okay. and and you and you left and you throw her purse into a trash, okay, with her phone in it. >> Okay, so let's let's get real. >> I swear to God. >> Let's get real. >> I swear to God. >> When pressed for details, she kept changing her story, admitting, denying, then blaming the elderly victim, even after officers confirmed they had seen the evidence. >> So, I'm helping her find her car. When I help her find her car, we get to the car. I'm looking like we still ch like being nice to each other. We She telling me about her interiors, her car, all that. And I'm letting her and at the end of the discussion, I'm like, "Ma'am, can I can I get my can I get my money back? Like, we can hug about it." We even hug and everything. I'm like, "We can hug about it. I'm not going not going to, you know, hold, you know, be accountable. I know you kind of elderly, all that." So, she laughing and she's smiling and then I got my money back. I I shouldn't have grabbed it out of we shouldn't have been tussling like that. I shouldn't have made her fall. But I got my money back and I was mad cuz she got said nick and all type. She just got the custard and cussing me out. So instead of me giving her a purse back, I just ran off with it and I just threw everything everywhere or I threw what's the name of the trash? In desperation, the excuse of racism became the only thing Johnson could cling to, only deepening her shame. In the end, Johnson was charged with first-degree robbery, aggravate, and possession of a controlled substance after officers found nearly 23 in her bag. This shoplifter even acted like a lawyer, as if she had the authority to argue with the police. >> This is why people offer me to go through my purse. Marijuana is legal. You can put that back in my purse. You have no right to go through the rest of my items. >> On April 17th, 2025, police received a report from Walmart about a woman acting suspiciously, continuously stuffing clothing into her purse while glancing around. She walked out casually, unaware that loss prevention staff and police were waiting for her. Can I see the church? Police is going to get involved. >> Don't grab me. Hey. >> The woman, confident she could walk away, didn't realize her actions had been fully recorded, prompting the police to immediately intervene. Hey, you guys don't have any clue. >> You don't have any ma'am. >> Can you please let me go, please? Can you let me go, please, so I can do it? >> You didn't even give me a chance. >> You didn't even You didn't GIVE ME A CHANCE. getting middle champions. >> You did not. You won't even GET OVER ME. HOW CAN I do that? >> Put your hand behind your back. >> Can you please get my You know what? This is This is how you guys treat. This is how you guys treat people. Get your elbow off of me. Get your elbow off of me. I'm just trying to get my shoe on. You don't have to be a You guys allow me to do that to you as a woman. Thanks. >> One of Dennis is >> Can you please get my shoe on, please? >> Thank you. >> Can Can you please put my shoe on? >> My shoe over. >> The woman even seemed more concerned with her appearance than the crime she committed as she continued to deny the very action she had just carried out. >> You were fighting me the whole time. >> I was not fighting you at all. You literally grabbed me and snatched me against the the >> go and you put your >> And then you put your your knee on my back and I told you I have a spine injury. >> Put your feet under. >> I can't. I have a spine injury. You have to put You have to literally stand me up. >> Yeah. With your legs. >> I'm not able to do that. I'm telling you that. >> [ __ ] You straight put your knee in my back and my spine. I told you I have a spine injury. You're big as looking at me in my spine. >> Start fire. >> Yeah. >> And I'm like, this is Are you injured? >> Can someone help me, please? >> Hey, are you injured at all? >> Yeah, I would like to get checked out. >> Yeah, they're on their way. >> That's fine. Can you please help me get up? >> I can't help you get up. If you can't help me, >> I need two people to stand me up. Sir, you just put your knee in my spine. I have a spine injury. >> Okay. Are you able to actually assist me? Cuz I'm not >> How can I assist you? I don't have my hands. >> No, use your legs to stand up. >> I can't. >> Okay, then I can't just lift you up. You're not >> [ __ ] You're not 5 lb either. Your big ass got on the top. >> Just wait and I'll get another officer over here to help me. >> No, you're didn't evening tell me what the reason was. >> The job left. They told you. >> So, what are your injuries? Is this your back? >> I told you what they are. I don't have to say nothing else to you. >> Clearly, her claimed injury didn't erase her guilt. The police had to act carefully as she presented herself more like a victim than someone fully aware of her wrongdoing. >> What are you arresting me for? What am I being arrested for? >> Obstruction and theft third. >> Theft third. Theft third is what? For what exactly? You don't even know what I stole. Shoplifting. >> You don't even know what I stole. And And furthermore, isn't there a limit for when you take people to jail? >> It sounds like you're pretty familiar with this question. You know what? Because I actually want to be a lawyer one day. That's why. That's why I'm familiar with some future lawyer. I don't have a I don't have a future lawyer. >> I don't have a record. I'm just somebody trying. I'm just somebody trying to make it in life. You're fat ass. >> Take the office. Yeah. You >> I need help. I have a spine injury. >> So, can you please be careful? He put his knee in my spine. I told him I had a spine injury. >> Uh when you solve that problem, I don't resist. I'm not resisting. >> Now you're not, but >> I wasn't resisting in the first place. So don't tell me not to resist. >> Okay, we're going to start off this way. All right, there. >> Thank you. >> I appreciate that. >> That's not how they kind of at all. >> Okay, that's fine. >> No, I'm not treated like everybody else. I'm a black woman in America. >> Oh, please stop. I'm glad you You're black. You see me just throw it on the ground. >> Inside the loss prevention room, she kept denying every accusation, even acting with a sense of entitlement as if she were the one in charge. >> She took underwear and shirts and she >> I did not take underwear. I paid for my underwear. >> We have underwear and shirts once the shirt and pay for the underwear. That's what I was saying. >> Is there anything else? >> There's nothing else. It's just shirts and you don't you don't have he has legal authority through my >> No, I did not authorize >> exercise your right to remain silent then. >> Listen, I did not authorize him to go through my >> You don't have to. You're under arrest for shoplifting. >> You know what? And I didn't authorize you and you have the wrong ID. >> Oh my god. Sir, >> no. Nobody's We're going to stop talking to you. >> That's the wrong ID. >> Sir, just Why are you going to get all that stuff out of my purse? It's just a couple shirts. Don't go through my purse. You're not. That's it. That's all I have. You don't have to go through my purse. Marijuana is legal. You can put that back in my purse. You have no right to go through the rest of my items. >> You're going to advise you of your rights. >> No, I'm not. He has Why are you going through the rest of my purse? >> Argue in court. That's your legal right. >> Okay, that's fine. I will do that. >> All right, man. I'm going to advise you of your rights right now. Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to us? >> Listen, I will I will cooperate, but I don't like how he's going through my purse. There's nothing else in there for you to go through my purse. I would appreciate if you not not went through the rest of my purse. >> You're going to go to jail today. So, be cut for obstruction and theft through. Okay. >> No, listen. I I have every You can So, for that reason it need to actually look through this. >> Take me to jail. I don't have a record. >> Well, you are going to hopeless. Okay. >> Even when she finally realized she couldn't deny the truth any longer, she admitted what she did, but with an unbelievably foolish excuse. taking me to jail. I'm homeless. >> Like I'm homeless. That's why I took a few shirts. >> Where's home if you're homeless? >> What do you mean? Where's home? >> Said you're home, but you want to be taken home. >> I went in my car. In my car. That's where I belong. In my car. >> Which car is yours outside? >> Sir, so you're taking me to jail? >> Yes. >> For what? >> For obstruction. You fought me. >> I did not fight you, sir. You >> Yeah, I gave you a lawful order. Stop. Oh, sir. You literally put your knee in my back and you slam me against the you're taking me to jail and you literally slammed me again and you didn't even give me an opportunity. >> Yes, I did. I gave you >> No, you did not. >> Okay. >> So, taking me to jail for what? >> Shoplifting is felt that it's a crime. >> Understand. Okay, >> I understand that. But take me to jail for why do I have to go to jail? Why can't I be in court? >> Again, see there's that self-entitle thing. Anybody who commits a crime can be taken in jail. But I'm telling you, if you commit a crime, I don't >> Well, you are today, you shouldn't have committed shoplifting. >> When the medical team arrived, she was checked for injuries. And after that, she was taken away with no excuse left that could save her. >> Are you wanting to go to the hospital today? >> Sir, I I want to go home. I want to go sleep in my car. That's where I live. I'm homeless. >> Okay. >> So, what I'm worried about is your medical condition right now. Are you in Are you in back pain? >> I do have pain. Do you want to go to hospital? >> Do you think so? We don't see anything based on the email that we're seeing. >> Okay. >> But but based on what happened, if you'd like to go to the hospital to get an X-ray. >> You don't want that? >> Check myself out when I get out. >> Okay. All right. No problem. >> All right, guys. >> We're good to go. >> All right. I just want her to know that she's not. >> So, what we'll do for you is um when we get to the uh outside the jail, cuz there's kind of a line like a salport area, >> we'll get your cell phone. Um we'll hold it to your ear and you can talk to her. >> Does that sound good? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I appreciate that. >> Yeah. Thank you. And I appreciate being cooperative. >> Finally, she was charged with theft and obstruction. Sometimes people think excuses or drama can erase their actions. But the moment a crime is caught on camera, every lie collapses. Accountability always arrives whether they're ready or not. >> Me. Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Arrest me. Arrest me. Arrest me. Stay in your corner. I've done nothing. I've done nothing wrong. >> I've done nothing wrong. On July 14th, 2025, police were dispatched to a bar at Orlando International Airport after receiving a report of a theft. The suspect was a woman who refused to pay for her order. When the officers arrived, >> I've done nothing wrong. >> I know that. >> I've done nothing. >> I know. You don't have to make a big scene about it, Catherine. >> She's just asking for you to go ahead and pay the bill. >> Okay. No problem. >> Okay. >> No problem. Go call the police. >> We We are the police. >> Yep. Yeah. >> Okay. Do you have your card or cash or whatever? However you want to >> take care of your bill. That way she can cash out. Okay. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> Nobody said you did. >> All right. They're not going to bother. They're just here to make sure that you're okay cuz you fell asleep. The camera saw you fall asleep. They're just doing their job. But I just need you to pay. But you're good. You can go to your flight safely. Okay. You just want to make sure you get to your flight safe. You >> okay? That's all. >> Nobody's harassing you. Nobody's trying to bother you. Just making sure you're okay. >> It was clear that the woman was mentally unstable. She could have easily resolved the situation by following the officer's instructions. Yet, she chose to linger, denying any wrongdoing for no reason. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> I I'm aware of that, >> but I don't think you are. >> They're asking you to pay your bills >> so you can leave. Working beers. Okay. Okay. >> How dare you? >> Okay. I'm not We're not doing that. >> Ma'am. Ma'am, we got law enforcement. I just need you to pay your bill. That's it. >> We're wasting time. Okay. Please. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> My name is Christine. I'm from New York. My name is Christine. I'm from New York. So tell me what you want from me. I got nothing. >> This is your first time. Stand up a little bit. Just stay right where you are. What you could do is again for the 5 million time. Go in that purse, grab out some form of money, a debit card, a credit card, something your bill. >> Wrong. >> All right. >> Yeah. She's just going to keep playing dumb. >> I'm not playing. She clearly understood what the officers were saying, but she steadfastly refused to cooperate, instead choosing a poor path. Tell >> me what it is, but you're definitely not sober nor willing to pay. So that's not really helping us right now. >> Arrest me. Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Arrest me. Arrest me. Arrest me. I've done nothing. I've done nothing wrong. Stay in >> your corner, man. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> Can I talk to you, please? I'm Officer Gonzalez. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> You have done something wrong because >> like they explained to you, man. Listen to me. >> You haven't done nothing wrong. >> We gave you ample opportunity to pay the bill. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> You haven't done that. Now, you've done wrong cuz one, deaf for services. You haven't paid for the drinks that you received. You are intoxicated. You're not supposed to be in a public place intoxicated for your safety and the public safety and more for your safety cuz you're intoxicated. We want to make sure you're safe and nothing take no one takes advantage you or you get hurt, you fall, slip. All right? So, we're here to try to, you know, we do want to help you as well. That's why we're here. And you keep repeating yourself. Now, if you don't pay for what you the services, you'll go to jail. You'll go to jail. You haven't gone to your purse, guys. What are you talking about? >> Although she kept repeating, I do nothing wrong. Her escalating tension began to disrupt the bar, prompting the officers to act promptly to prevent things from getting worse. >> All right. Remember when you kept asking that? >> I'm not doing anything. >> Begging for it. >> All right. >> Ma'am, could you go ahead uh turn around and put your hands behind your back? Okay. >> Do you have anything that that are sharp on you by any chance, ma'am? >> No. Do you have anything uh that may be considered contraband uh like at the jail? Because if you introduce any type of uh like drugs or any type of you can go ahead and lean up against that if you need to. I don't want you falling down. Um and I'm going to put these handcuffs. Okay. So, >> it's they're not made for comfort. Okay. So, I'm going to put two fingers in between it. All right. Just to make sure. All right. And I'm going to do two fingers right here. Like I said, they're not made for comfort. Okay. At this point, the bar staff also gave their statements about what they knew regarding the incident, which partly explained why she was in such a state. >> Yeah, she also has pills in her, I'm sure. >> Well, the situation come in, she sat down, asked for a double te, so she wasn't crying, but she she was crying because she had she her boyfriend broke up with her and said that her family his family is from Mexico and didn't like like her no more cuz she's white. And so that's really unfortunate. I said, you know, some people in life was either good or evil, right? >> And and she was fine then. And then um she asked for one more. >> Mhm. >> And I was giving her some advice like seems to listen, you know, going through a break of work on yourself, go to the gym. >> I talked her for like 10 minutes >> and then she asked for one more. I gave her one more double and then she um started falling asleep and then the guy from New York tried to help her, right? And I asked her to pay her bill and I said, "Hey, I can't have you sleeping here." And then she started doing it again. >> And then I think the camera stopped. >> Yeah. >> Or one of you. Yeah. Probably the camera saw. I hadn't called yet cuz I was trying to alleviate all the work. >> Yeah. >> It worked for you. >> On the way to the vehicle, she continued insisting on her innocence, even as it made things more difficult for the person trying to calm her down. >> Ma'am, I think tomorrow you're going to see things maybe different. No, I've done nothing wrong. >> George, if you want to just do a quick scan. We don't have a female, so I did a quick pat down on the out with outside of my hand. That's the best I can do. >> I've done nothing. >> I haven't really been able to explore the waistband, but it appears that there's it's flat. There's nothing. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> We got >> I've done nothing wrong. >> Okay. All right. The inside looks good. All right. You're gonna do what we're gonna do is we're gonna go uh your back side first and then just watch your head. >> I've done nothing wrong. >> I understand what you're saying now. >> No, you don't. >> I didn't. All right. >> So, we're gonna turn around this way and I'm going to just >> I've done nothing wrong. >> So, back on up. Watch your head. >> I'VE DONE NOTHING WRONG. >> SO, um just go ahead. Start to scoot with your legs. Okay. >> You're a piece of I didn't do anything. I did nothing wrong. >> Scoot over a little bit more. I DID NOTHING WRONG. >> I UNDERSTAND. We need you to bring your legs in. Okay. >> I can't bring my >> I'm going to help. I'm going to help. >> No. It hurts. It hurts. >> Which Which part hurts? >> It's not made for comfort, >> but it shouldn't be painful. >> All right. >> I did nothing wrong. >> I'm going to put this uh seat belt on. Okay. >> All right. >> I did nothing wrong. >> Okay. So, your seat belt is on. >> I DID NOTHING WRONG. IF YOU WANT TO GO AHEAD AND LEAN BACK. >> IT HURTS. >> It hurts. >> This here. Hold on. Here's what you do. >> It hurts. It's me. >> You know what? Maybe here's what I'll do. >> In the end, she was charged with petty theft. Even when someone believes they've done nothing wrong, refusing to cooperate can escalate a situation and lead to legal consequences.