Is it in here? >> I give you the ID, please. Can I open my >> Just tell me where it is. I'll get it if you tell me where it is. Right here, this one? >> Yeah. Yeah, no. This one. >> Back here? >> These thieves thought they could easily fool the police with their lies, but they had no idea that everything they did had been clearly caught on camera. >> We may park here. >> The one. >> I'm going to unhook her and take this off. >> I don't do anything. >> No, I'm good. >> When these thieves thought their Walmart heist had gone unnoticed, a bitter ending was already waiting for them. The woman entered the electronics department with what seemed like a perfect plan, but her accomplice [music] disappeared at the most dangerous moment. >> I need me. >> I understand. I got you. >> Yeah, it's right here, you. >> 908 and 354. >> Excuse me, mister. You called me. Can you let me out of the toilet, please? >> on suspicious sercs. I want to change. I'm code four at the moment. You have your ID on you? You care if I open and get your ID? >> I give you my ID. >> I can get Okay. Is it in here? >> I give you the ID, please. Can I open my >> Just tell me where it is. I'll get it if you tell me where it is. >> I don't want it in my bag. >> Right here, this one? >> Yeah. Yeah, no. This one. >> Back here? >> Yeah, this one. >> Is it in here? Okay. >> This. New York, New York. >> Georgia? >> New York. >> New York? Okay. >> Can I put my things on the bag? >> 908 254 with a name out of New York. Is this real? >> Sorry? >> Last of Vladimir Victor Lincoln Adam. David Ida Mary Ida Robert first of Jessica. John Edward Sam Sam Ida Charles Adam. Date of birth 1995. >> I have a whole list of her aliases. I see those are on there. >> Okay. >> All the names she provided. >> All right, so what's your real name? >> Jessica. >> Jessica? >> No, that is my name. >> Okay, you know lying to the police is a crime? Yes, you are lying because there's no record on that name. You are lying. >> No, I'm not lying. >> Yes, you're lying. You want to give me your real name or do you want to get charged with giving an officer fake identification information? >> This one is my name. >> It's not your name. >> This my name is Jessica. >> The more closely she was questioned, the less convincing her explanations became, while store employees began to uncover an extremely sophisticated scheme. >> We're going to need a female officer. [music] >> Please, can I go to the restroom? >> No. >> Please, can you call me, please? >> Nope. >> Please, I beg you. >> Nope. >> Can I use the bathroom? >> She's not going. >> Please. >> Nope, she's not going. You can wet your pants, I don't care. Um >> Do you need some stuff in our office here? >> So, here's what's going to happen. You can either give me your correct name right now or I'm going to get you fingerprinted. I'm going to get you fingerprinted and then when your real name comes up, you're going to be charged with the crime for lying to the police. So, you have one more chance. >> I come home, I'm not doing >> Cuz okay, no, all right. 911 254. Can you send an APB to my location? Do whatever you need to do to go DC and the other stores on the same subject, you know, if there's no cars or whatever cuz we can we can go on >> that too. >> Okay, got you. >> 808 have the have the guy audit the drawers, too. >> Which one? >> Have the guy audit the drawers right now to see if this happened right now. Is there any way that I can >> I can audit the drawers here. >> See see what we can get there. All right, so this is fake. Yeah, it's fake. It can just go in the garbage. It's fake. Yeah. >> Okay. >> It's fake. Hey John, if Do have any >> They all kind of olive green. She has so much stuff. There's still more stuff up there that they can't get. >> Okay. >> And push the charges through. Okay. So, if when when she goes to jail, it starts the clock ticking. That's why it needs to be fairly solid when I leave here with her. >> Okay. I do everything I can. >> Yeah. >> Getting any more info yet, but they're coming. But I'm still working through PC with Joan. >> Come on. >> So, you're from New York. When did you come to Washington? So, when did you get to Washington? >> Two three days. >> Hm? >> Two three days. >> Two or three days. How did you get here? Car? You drove from New York? >> Yeah. >> In your own personal car? Someone drove you from New York? What brings you to Washington? >> Hm? >> What brings you to Washington state? Hm. Hm. So, I think I'm sure he's already explained it to you. Um, he's not pulling up anything on that driver's license. >> What? >> We're not getting that you know that return >> Her fingerprints did not reveal her identity, but surveillance footage captured a moment powerful enough to change the entire case. >> So, I went to the bathroom and when I came back and she was still there. And then >> [bell] >> Cole was talking to her at first. And then she asked me like if we had um tablet and some watches and stuff. So, I grabbed them and I >> A tablet and what? >> Some watches and Go and the GoPros. >> Yeah. >> Okay. And you grabbed those for her? >> Yeah. >> How many? >> Two Apple watches, two tablets, and then it was like three pairs of headphones. And then she gave me another 300 after that. And I put them in the in the machine to check if they're real. And then I put the just put all of it in the till. >> Okay. So, she counted 3,000. Did you count 3,000 back to her? >> Yeah. >> Every single time? >> Yeah. >> And um when did she start dealing with Rosa, the other cashier? And when did the other items come into play? >> I'm pretty I don't Your transaction had already taken place, right? It wasn't >> Rosa. It was Cole. >> Cole? Okay. But Rosa was there and she saw kind of this going on when she was paying you? Is that when Rosa was there? >> She got there like at the end. >> Okay. >> I think they said that it had happened before. So then >> it looks like she bought like $3,300 worth of stuff. He turns and puts four or five of them in the money tester. And then he puts them in the till. So we think it was when he turned that she took $3,000 back. But that's what we got to confirm. If not, then I think we're got all the money back. >> Okay. >> Go ahead. >> Nothing. >> 25 fingerprints I don't know if she's going to fingerprint >> When the bag was opened, a series of mysterious documents emerged, pulling the woman into an investigation far bigger than she had imagined. >> So >> She apparently she's done this before. This was back in May of this year. >> They're part of a huge theft ring and um you should see the data that Walmart has on them. I mean they're hitting y'alls Walmart, too. They're hitting every Walmart, pretty much, but all over the US. It's like millions of dollars. They're They're Romanian um gang or whatever. Not gang, but they're They're basically the modern Romanian um Anyway, but they're they're all Yeah, mafia type stuff. And they're all like family. >> And it's not just in Washington? >> It's the whole US. >> Holy [ __ ] Cuz yeah, I saw the Burbank one said something about like iPads, phones, and cash. >> Yeah, it's always electronics and it's always cash. >> How'd you guys >> catch her today? >> So we have I've been I have a case on these people right now that's been that I've been working from like 2 weeks ago. Um and I'm still running on purpose just for this, but then I'll turn off the uh They came in tonight and they're like, "Hey, I think we've got these same people in here." Well, it it's different people than the last couple of weeks, but if they're the same like facial features, you can tell they're related. Yeah, I mean it looks like that, appears to. And then uh I follow her out. She's walking up to catch the car, the getaway car. She He won't even let her in. He speeds off and leaves her standing. >> Wow. You got quite a repertoire of names here. What's your real name? Last name? >> Vladimir. >> Where do you live at? >> New York. >> Huh? >> New York. >> Visiting? >> Yes. >> It's quite a interesting scam you got there. I'm going to go get a recorded statement. >> I'm not doing a scam. >> Not doing a scam? >> No. >> No? Put $3,000 on the table and then >> I'm not doing >> take them all take them all away and then you take all the merchandise You only paid 300 bucks. The video shows that. >> I want to see the video. Cuz I want to see how can it tell these people from Walmart because I paid the money. >> You You got a similar receipt for Fred Meyer in your purse for $3,000. >> Yes. >> So, this seems to be uh some kind of a pattern for you. So, you're saying that you didn't put $3,000 on the >> I paid the money. >> and when the >> [clears throat] >> person turned around, you took all the money back except for 300 bucks and you took the merchandise as well. >> I'm not taking the money back. >> But I found it in your purse. >> I want to call my solicitors. >> Your what? >> I want to call my solicitors. >> Solicitor? >> Yeah. >> What What does that mean? >> I want to call somebody. >> Well, you You'll get a chance to call somebody, but it'll be from the King County Jail. So, my understanding is she >> She was charged with second-degree theft. Walmart identified her as a member of an organized retail theft ring linked to at least 45 incidents causing approximately $140,000 in total losses. She arrived late for her shift as usual, completely unaware that the cameras had captured a habit that prompted the manager to call the police. >> Uh she said that they're the mom there at roughly about 900 and it's they said that they're still working >> 900? Okay, do they all have this song like paper? >> they said they're just going to have it all compiled once she gets here and stuff like that. >> Do you know if it's like cash or is it like >> Yeah, I don't know. And I was here yesterday. She called me cuz I guess she got a phone call from Fulton County and I guess that she got black listed transactions and they do a deep dive to see what's going on and I guess they got her on camera stealing money. >> Okay. You know the employee's name? How much is she going to be here? >> She'll be here in a little bit, a couple minutes. She's got to be out of here at 1:30. >> And I'm sure like you guys are going to fire her, right? >> Most likely, yeah. >> Uh what's going on? >> So this girl, she's knocking sales. That's what we call it. So basically, she's ringing up the transaction, she's voiding the transaction like it never happened, accepting the person's cash, >> Uh-huh. >> opening the register, putting it in there, and later putting it in her pocket. >> And then the customer walks out with the items? >> With the items. >> With the items, okay. So she'd put it in the register and then >> So you you pay me for a $100 worth of stuff. I ring it up so you can see the total on the register and then I void it so there's nothing on the register and then I just open the register so it'll pop open. I put the 100 in there to finalize the transaction and I do the math, whatever change I got to give you, I give you the change and you're on with your happy day. >> Okay. >> And then later, when nobody's looking, I take the money cuz that transaction never happened. >> And you have all this on video and stuff? Um >> So we have it So so it gets hit twice. It gets hit with cash and it also gets hit with product. So inventory with the like the department >> I see what you're saying because when they let's say they get a drink or whatever, they didn't pay it but they're still walking out with it so you're out the money and the product. I got it. Okay. So loss prevention is already like >> They've already started the email. I'm really here to have the conversation, file the report with you. >> I'm good. >> Um >> While police were reviewing the evidence, she unexpectedly walked into the room, unknowingly standing right in front of footage that could put an end to every denial. >> It's like more data of like her shifts that were worked. Also like a transaction journal on our side on shows like how many times voids were done. And then pretty much that gets narrowed down cuz some of the voids are real. Like oops, I rung up too many. It's a void. But a lot of them aren't not true. So if I can ballpark it, 2 weeks? I don't think a month. >> And she's been with you since November of 2024. And this is with >> Well, like lotto two and cigarettes and alcohol and everything else. >> So right now she has lotto and cigarettes. So she collected all the money. >> Correct. >> I think she just started with like small, but >> Make a dollar here and there and >> In the last 10 days it's been like [ __ ] small. I think she's been doing it for a couple of weeks. >> So if they need to change, she's counting the change out in her head type of thing right now? >> Mhm. >> Mhm. That's the money that she gave her, right? She didn't put it in the drawer. I just saw her take money out of the drawer, too. So what's she doing now? >> You know, that's what she's saying. That's the night manager. Riley? >> Yes, ma'am. I think the night manager might be involved in this, too. Night manager is here all the time. >> Yeah. >> This is >> Right here, does she put it in her pocket? So she didn't put anything there? >> Not yet. So she put it on the side. >> She's moving it to the side. >> Like when nobody is there. Hey. How you doing? >> I'm good. >> Good night. >> All right. >> So all the money's in the register right now. >> Right now, yeah. So that last spot that you see with cash in it is typically empty. We don't have bills that go there. But the hard transactions you can't do it because there's >> You're you're not paying attention. And if we did, it would just go >> Handcuffed at her workplace, she immediately remained silent, asked for a lawyer, and insisted that she was not carrying anything suspicious. Put your hands behind your back. >> Hold on. Okay. I can do it really quick. >> Nope. Nope. Put the bag down. >> Hold on. >> I don't know what's in the bag. >> I'm sorry. >> 11-41 71 central. Adult female 10-12. Adult female 10-12. Uh you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. Do you understand these rights? >> Yes. >> With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me? >> Um I want to speak to my attorney. >> You want to talk to your attorney? >> Can I get you my lawyer's number? >> You said you want your co-worker to pick it up? >> Yeah. >> He's coming to search it. Okay. All right. And then we'll take off your jacket then. So, all right. Where's your co-worker at? >> Um he's at my house. >> Um yeah, we can give him the phone, too. Call him. What's your co-worker's name so we can get him on the You got a bag. You know the number? >> No. I don't have it on my phone here. >> Is the bag Is your phone in your bag? >> No, it's in my pocket. >> Right here? >> Yep. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> So, I just got arrested. I need you to come pick up my bag. I'm at work. Well, my ex-job now, but yeah. Just don't say anything until I speak to my lawyer, please. Just come and get my bag. >> Where are you? >> I'm at I'm in front of the job. >> Okay. All right, I'm coming right now. >> Thank you. >> But after she left the store, a concealed item unexpectedly surfaced, quickly turning the cash theft into a far more serious problem. >> It's not a warrant, is it? >> Nope. >> No. >> Can you um >> He said grand theft. What's the amount? >> Uh tell him to read the report. >> He said read the report. >> I'm sorry. He said amount. I'm sorry, not amount. >> Yeah, he can find it on the report. I'm not I don't have to give any information out. >> Do you have the bond amount off the top of your head, sir? >> 2,500. >> I'm sorry. >> 2,500. >> I'm sorry it took me so long. I don't know why I thought they said Yankee 71, so I'm like No worries. I was talking to them and then I swear they said North Volusia. Then I saw that that was you. I was like, "I'm an idiot." >> No worries. >> Now >> What's that? >> My headphones. >> Your headphones? Okay. Turn around and face the car. This deputy's going to search her. >> Oh my gosh, you got everything. Holy smokes. >> Yeah, I'll get it back to you. Yeah, I know. >> Do you want her earrings and stuff on? >> Yeah, you want them off? Yeah, they're going to take them off anyway, right? >> Yeah, I'm just going to take them off. Do you want my necklace off? Do you want your necklace off? >> Yeah, I'm just going to take that too, right? >> I mean, they'll give it back to you, but they're they're going to make you take it off. You know that. But in here? >> Yep. >> Yep. Watch your head. >> All righty, thank you. >> No problem. >> In Florida, stealing property valued between $750 and less than $5,000 is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. She was charged with theft and introducing contraband into a detention facility. Her bond was set at $2,500. She went to work to earn a paycheck, but instead chose to reward herself with a ticket straight to jail. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support our fundraiser. Thank you so much.