They walked out like nothing happened, hoping no one would notice. But store security and police were already on to them. Here are five cases when shoplifterss play dumb after trying to leave stores with stolen items. Number five, Target shoplifters excuse backfires instantly. Police stop a woman at a Target store after allegedly attempting to leave with a JBL speaker worth about $400. Surveillance shows her walking around the store with the speaker in her cart before heading toward the exit without paying. Officers arrive at the scene and read her writes before asking what happened. >> How we doing? >> You have it on camera over here. >> Yeah. Is it pulled up? >> All right. Real quick before I talk to you, I just got to read you some things. Okay. >> Then you're just going to give me a verbal yes or no whether or not you understand. >> So you have the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. So what's going on? Why are the you know just >> What's going on? >> I was I wasn't I was just trying to my car to get my cash out of my car. I wasn't trying to take it. >> I It just kind of went over my head. It wasn't It was not intentional, which I know sounds really >> Okay. What? What exactly did you walk walk out with? >> It was a speaker >> and you walked all the way out. >> No, I just got to the door and then I was and then he saw me. >> And you said you intended on getting cash for her? >> Yeah, I was going to go to my car that I had my cash in my car. So, I was going to go check and make sure cuz I I got it in my car right now. So, I was going to go to my car to get my cash and then I completely forgot that I was pushing the card. So, which I understand. I understand. But that's how you do it. >> I mean, it doesn't sound either way to me. I'm just trying to figure out exactly why we're here and what's going on. You know, >> I understand. >> Okay. I want to talk to them and [Music] see what uh the camera show. >> So, I don't know when she came to the store, but I basically started watching her right here. >> So, she grabs it. Big speaker, huh? >> Yeah. 400 bucks. >> So, just fast forward. She kind of does like a few laps around. [Music] >> She was like, "All right, electronics." She's here. >> With a store side of the story on record, the suspect is asked to share hers. She >> kind of just locked around the store. Okay. copy of this one, but yeah, I know these fade after a time. So, is that fine? >> What's that? >> Is this one fine? They're like slightly different in terms of the layout, but same same concept. >> They still have the same the price and stuff, right? >> Yep. >> Okay, that's fine. >> Everything. We just can't copy that. Here's the copier in here. >> Do you want to write a statement willingly stating what you just told my partner on camera? Um, >> it's just your side of the story. >> It's not if I want to, it's if you want to. >> It's your It's your tell me your side of the story, what happened. That way I can have it to document. >> He has it. >> Yeah. Don't worry about the top. and then what happened? >> Okay. >> All right. So, since here you said that you were going to get cash. >> Um >> I was going to my car to make sure that I had my cash in there. I'm not a thousand% sure I did, but I was going there to see. >> So, you were going to bring it with you? You were But you were going to bring the speaker with you just to see >> No, because No, I that's if you could stay on there or whatever. I forgot I had a carpet. So, I was just trying to >> Okay. Now, how do you how do you get paid? >> Um, I came >> like what do you what do you do for work? >> I do Instacart. >> Instacart. Yes, sir. >> Okay. And so, you're not sure whether or not you had that money. You don't have money in a bank account. Why do you have cash? >> Um, because I don't I have stuff coming out of my bank and I don't like it to use in my bank account. When pressed on whether she really had cash in her car, her answers don't add up. >> So, I get money and I take it out of the bank. >> Okay. And again, you said you weren't sure whether or not you had that money in your car. >> I I thought I thought I did, but I I was going I just to >> Okay. Do you have any bank statements or anything that even shows that you would have that money in your account? >> No, because I came back here with it. >> When's the last time you worked for Instacart? >> Um, I didn't order today. I made $9. >> $9? >> Correct. >> And I was going to continue doing it. And I also do Uber Eats, which I love. >> Okay. It's just just because, you know, as I'm piecing this together, what I'm getting at is that I'm not seeing that you had the intentions to pay for it. I mean, the the fact of the matter is you committed the crime. So, I was just trying to get some more information on how you could, you know, if you even had the money. You even say yourself that you were not, you're not sure if you had the money in your car. >> Not not in my car. I was going to see to make sure before I obviously purchased it. >> Okay. >> And um you don't have that money in your account as of now either, do you? >> No, I do not. >> Okay. >> All righty. >> All right. Do you have uh anything in your pockets? Can you stand up for me? >> Just face away. Face away. Go ahead. Put your hands on your back. >> You think I could call my mom before we do this? >> No, >> I think it's um >> I can get I mean I can get the money to pay for it right now. >> Well, the thing is, like I said, you already committed the crime. >> Between the video and her own words, the truth is obvious. She committed retail theft. pockets. Hey, are you uh how do you identify? >> I'm a female. >> Female? >> Okay. >> Do you have anything in your pockets? >> You want to turn your hand over before? >> No. >> Oh, now you tightened it. >> Can I call my mother? >> He's a primary officer. He's going to explain everything to you in a minute. So, just relax. >> Just go ahead and turn your hand over. I'm just trying to make this more comfortable for you. >> All righty. Go ahead and actually real quick. What else do you have in your pockets? I saw you just put your phone in there. >> My phone? I have my vape, my keys, my wallet. >> Okay. They're not going to let you keep the vape. >> Stand Stand right here. Just so it just goes over everything. Telling like stand over here. You stand over there so it grabs everything. >> Yeah. And just I give you pull. >> There you go. Perfect, bro. Well, when just walk out real quick. >> Yeah, I'm going to show you the form. Let me just make sure. >> Put that in. Put that in your phone. >> This way. I got >> this side. This side real quick. Let me just double check this cost. Make sure Oh, I thought you were um All right. One second. All right. >> What's your take? Was it truly a mistake or was theft the plan all along? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Number four. The exact moment she knew her job was on the line. Two women are stopped by police at a gas station after Walmart reports they fled the store with unpaid items. Loss prevention staff say they tried to intervene, but the woman got into a vehicle and drove off. Officers locate the group shortly after and begin asking questions. [Music] >> Hello, my name is Officer Fresher. I got a body camera on. Uh, you just reported uh stealing from Walmart. Uh, the loss prevention reported that you guys just left the scene of a retail theft. What's going on with that? >> I didn't do no stealing. >> They told me that uh I'm sorry. >> Yeah, they tried to stop you guys and you guys just got into this vehicle and left me. It's not me cuz I wasn't buying nothing. >> This is sir officer. It's me. >> Okay. >> He told me that I didn't pay for the penny liner and some cough drops. Okay. >> I gave it to him. >> Okay. >> Cuz I I >> You walked past the final point of sale without paying for it. That's why they try to stop you. >> Oh, but I I did give it to him. >> That So that doesn't that doesn't negate the fact that you committed retail theft. Retail theft is if you take anything past the final point of sale without paying for it, it's a retail theft. Okay. You guys both have your driver's license on you or IDs? >> I have my ID, >> ma'am. Were you in the store at all? >> I was in the store, but I did purchase. >> Okay. >> I got to tell you, cooperation goes a long ways. Okay. I I >> That's whatever you get. Uh Veronica said she she had some panty liner uh and that >> uh and some cough drops and once they stopped her, she handed it back to her. But go tell me what you got. All right, guys. Just give us a second. We're going to work through this. He's got to make uh contact with Walmart to confirm or deny uh what's going on, and then we'll handle it from there. Okay. >> All right. >> Ma'am, can you shut off the car and step out, please? >> You're being placed under arrest for retail theft. Okay. Can you set your phone back and place your hands behind your back? >> Go ahead. Turn around for me. Put your hands behind your back. I didn't steal that. >> Put your hands behind your back, man. >> I did not say that. >> Just put your hands behind your back. >> I was not. >> Ma'am, put your hands behind your back. >> She was with me when I walked out that door. >> As arrests begin, one woman becomes emotional, telling officers she works for the post office and can't afford to lose her job. >> I was not with her. >> You bring your bring your other hand behind your back. >> I did not do nothing. >> Y'all just hate [ __ ] At least not that tight. >> I'm not trying. I'm I got to make it a little bit tighter so that your hands aren't flipping around in it. >> Oh, well my bone. I'm cool. Thank you. >> This is crazy. And I I got a whole job. >> Ma'am, I'll have you step over here. >> Ma'am, I'll step back post and I'm going to jail for something. >> I'm going to read your marine rights. You have the right to remain. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have >> Can you tell us what we're being charged with? >> Retail theft. >> Oh man. So real quick, >> I'm officers body came on. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can abuse. >> Hold on. >> Mama, you don't even understand something I didn't evening do. >> Do you understand those rights or do you want me to >> All right. So your statement is you did not steal anything. >> Not touching about this, sir. >> Okay. >> She was not with me, sir. She didn't know anything about it. >> Ma'am, do you understand your rights that I just? >> Yeah, I do. >> Okay. What's your name? >> So, there's a uh a list of stolen items. Any steak? >> I didn't touch nothing. >> You didn't touch any steak? >> No. >> Nothing at all? >> No. I'm in a store with her. >> No gain laundry detergent. >> No, not me. that everything that's in there that was her. >> Was her? Okay. >> Yes. It had nothing to do with me. >> And my daughter was not with me. >> They said she was. >> She was with me in the store, but after she paid for after I paid for her stuff, she left. >> Okay. >> So, she was, >> you have anything on you I need to know about? >> No. >> You got any pockets on you? >> No. >> Okay. I just looked at that camera, y'all. See, she wasn't with me. She was with me at the register. That was it. She begs the officers to believe she didn't mean to steal and says her past is behind her. They stay professional and keep processing the scene. >> Going to go to jail for something. I work for the post office. I don't have to stealing nothing. I'm only downhill visiting. I should come to the store. >> Sir, do you understand that? What would she have to do? >> So, we got to fight this. >> I'm going to have you step back over here to car. Okay. >> Can y'all talk to me about this? >> Yeah. Just one second. We're going to make sure that everything is where it needs to be and then I'll talk to you. >> Go and have a seat. All right. I have uh the large gain container, a thing of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I'll work on the steak. Oh, there's a ton of stuff in the back here. Chance total weight 2.59 lbs of tomahawk rilock. Can you see if you can find a receipt for for anything? >> A receipt of for anything that they purchased. >> She's saying that her daughter did purchase some stuff, but >> Oh, I'll just ask her if she's got the receipt. Do you have a receipt for any of those? >> Yeah, she it was a receipt for the stuff that I picked up like the cereal, the um stuff that's in the like uh I had a swell pack of um where she got >> Do you know where the receipt would be at? >> Uh um you probably have to ask her. She just had the receipt. Okay. >> Is that today? That's another Yeah. >> Yeah. All right. Is this a list of confirmed stolen items? All right. All right. Go ahead. Fake eyelashes. Do you find the fake eyelashes yet? >> When they search the vehicle, though, they find a pile of stolen items. Everything from a tomahawk steak to detergent and fake eyelashes. >> All right. We haven't found that yet. Uh, yep. Got that. Piles cough drop. Got the horse cough drop. Got the panty liner or no traction. I got the I got the I got the holes. I got the uh I Oh, I got everything right here. Okay, I'm going to reiterate. I got a thing of of I got to lock ribeye gain. I got pink oil moisturizer hair lotion. I got fake eyelashes. I got Paul's cough drop. And I got panty liner. I got everything on the hood of my car. Yeah, that's fine. Um, everything else was paid for that they did. They scan the rest of them. >> Did they pay for the lemon pepper? >> It's confirmed. The lemon pepper was paid for. I I got it in here. It was the SNAP benefits was used on it >> on the lemon pepper. >> On the lemon pepper. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah, they got the lemon pepper uh receipt and everything except for the large dollar items. Okay. Uh, so they both acted together in stealing all these items. Okay. >> All right, ma'am. The items that I put on the hood of my car, those are the items that were stolen that were not paid for. And they said they they they tried to contact you guys. Excuse me. And you both went running out the store. >> I didn't run out the store. I didn't even know that they was contacting us cuz I had paid for all of my stuff. The rest of that stuff belonged to her. That's not mine. I didn't I told her don't do it. I said ma they watching you. I paid for all of my stuff and I I left. I start walking out because I hadn't already paid for my stuff. >> Okay. Would the video show you holding any of these items? >> Um the stuff that I paid for the stuff that that's in the car that >> No, the things on my hood and my car. Officers review the footage and conclude the two women were working together, especially given how they moved the items. >> None of those items were handled by you whatsoever. Not even in the parking lot. >> No, the state she told me to grab that when we was in the store, but other than that, I put it in the cart. >> Okay. >> Other than that, I don't, you know, I >> You're going to be released tonight, but you are being charged with retail theft. I want you to know that. >> I didn't even do it. I didn't >> Okay. You guys acted together and you paid for your items. You guys both failed to pay for those items that are on the hood of my car. >> Have nothing to do with me. I pay for my my thing. >> Hold on a second. If you guys would have maybe done that separately and not done together and maybe stop >> pay for my own stuff >> and and settled up with that. >> She gave me the >> We'd be in a different situation. Okay. >> And I paid for my own stuff. >> I'm going to grab your wallet and your phone. Okay. Do you need anything else right now? >> Y'all going to tow my car? >> Yep. It's our ordinance for violation of retail. >> I have to pay. I got to go to work tomorrow. My kid is here. Like this is why I don't This is why don't this is why? Because I have nothing to do. >> Ma'am, I'm going to grab your phone. me lose my job. I didn't even do. >> You're going to be released tonight. Can I grab your >> I still got to keep coming back here. >> You guys are together in the store when you were taking your items. >> All right. Uh so he has a ban for Walmart. Okay. So you're permanently banned. You can't go back forever and ever and ever. Uh if you do, you'll be cited for trespassing. Here's your copy. I'm going to put it with your items. Um, and then obviously they get their copy, too. Okay. >> Like retail stuff. Come on, man. >> Well, you have a couple in your history. I wish. >> But that's my history, but I I don't know. That was in my younger days. >> They could potentially upgrade this charge from a misdemeanor to a felony because of your history. >> I I'm electing just to give you the misdemeanor charge today. Okay. Once at the station, the mother and daughter get even more upset, pointing fingers at each other for the mess they're in. >> Can you step out for me, >> Mr. Man? I ain't even do. >> I'm going to have you step over towards the concrete wall over there. >> Condition me lose my job. I've been working hard to keep myself together. >> You know you were with me. You know, you ain't walked out that door. You paid for your stuff and left. They can't just say you you was in it. They You didn't know. And you know you did. They know you didn't. They'll see it on camera. >> Just don't accept it. >> You run with me. >> When you paid for your stuff, you left. >> And you know that. So don't >> I do know that. >> Okay. And the camera show it. You didn't know I was taking detergent. You didn't know that. You was dumb. Okay. You know that. Don't act like that. >> All the stuff I paid for charging me. >> They can't give me a bunch of I know what they trying to do. Do you hear yourself? But that was my stuff. You know that was my stuff. You paid for your >> They don't give no about that. >> Okay. So, they going to charge us for one deodorant. One one wash. >> Yes. One time one washing powder. Yes. >> And it was mine, dog. You was gone. >> Okay. But they can't charge both of us. >> Both women are charged with retail theft. Number three, shoplifters getaway plan ends in arrest. Officers respond to a shoplifting call from a local supermarket where loss prevention staff observe a woman filling a cart with high-v valueue items like detergent, soap, and diapers. She makes no attempt to hide the theft and walks directly toward the exit. Officers position themselves near the cafe entrance, ready to intercept her. >> Bring him in. Hey man. Hello. >> Observing female. >> I mean, she's grabbing all the heavy hitters and all >> dump soap tie detergent diapers. I mean, there's >> this stuff. My guess this almost stretch is going to be like throw this block out. >> Okay. What do you you guys want to intercept her? >> I'll try to intercept her. I guarantee she's going to try to run at me. So if you just follow not far behind so you grab her. >> So what what So she's just concealing. >> She's got no list. She's just buzzing store. >> And like I said, fist holds like off the shelf. >> Can we wait till she passes all points of sale? It just makes it easier. >> Yep, of course. >> All right, we should. I think she's allowed to do that right now. >> We didn't think you were going to be here though. >> Let's see if she's >> She's by the produce, right? >> Yeah. >> She's going towards the cafe entrance. >> Can the next unit go by the cafe exit, please? >> Okay. [Applause] >> Cheers. >> All right. I'm going pull my car at the cafe exit. >> The moment she spots police, she tries to make a quick exit, but an officer stops her just outside the store and orders her to comply. 36. >> Ma'am. >> Ma'am, stop. [Applause] >> You're not going to stop? Okay. You're under arrest. Do you speak English? >> Yeah. >> Come over here. When I tell you to stop, you stop. >> Okay. All right. Okay. >> Come over here. >> Okay. All right. 612 [Music] 36. I got 11:5. >> Is there a reason why it didn't stop? No. >> Huh? >> There's no reason why it didn't stop. Hang out here. So now you got shoplifted and obstruction. [Music] Where were you going? Where were you going over there? >> I was just getting away. >> Okay. [Music] 140. We're going to be by the uh cafe. [Applause] Stand right here. Please stop moving. >> She's immediately placed in handcuffs and arrested on the spot for obstruction. When asked if she's ever been arrested before, here's how she responds. >> Also, tell me as well. >> Valentine, I'm just going to move my car if you could just hang out with her. >> Yeah, >> she's in custody for obstruction and then shoplifting. So, cuz she tried to run on me. >> Okay. [Applause] Yeah. >> 364. You can mark >> in custody. >> We're going to go inside the uh LP office. >> What were you saying? >> He was asking me what I was uh shot lifting for. >> Yeah. Well, I'm not asking anything about shoplifting yet cuz I haven't Miranda here. >> I'm locking you up for obstruction. >> Okay. >> You don't run when >> All right. >> Police tell you to stop. >> You ever been arrested before? >> Yeah. >> When? >> Uh maybe like a year ago. >> You got any warrants? >> Yeah. >> A lot? >> Probably. >> Just use my small. >> All right. We're I'm going to take you back in the lost prevention office. Huh? [Applause] Thinking you going to make it far? >> Yeah, I'm fine. >> She's then escorted to the store's loss prevention office where officers begin processing her. >> All right. Thanks, Central 3615. I'll be clear reported. [Applause] You okay? >> Yeah, I'm all right. >> I didn't mean to be a dick, but No, you're good. >> When somebody tells you to stop, you stop. >> I know. It's all right. [Music] [Applause] Thank you. All right. Have a seat there, please. You're good for the time being. >> I'm good for the time, baby. Yeah. Appreciate it. >> Don't lie to me about your name. >> I'm not. >> Okay. What's your first name? middle initial >> last name. >> With her information on file, the officer reads her Miranda rightites and starts questioning her about the theft. >> You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand that? >> Yes. >> Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand that? >> Yes. >> You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have them present with you while you're being questioned. Do you understand that? >> Yes. >> If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, won't be appointed to you at no cost to represent you before any questioning if you wish one. Do you understand that? >> Yes. If you agree to talk to us, a decision to w these rights is now final. And you may withdraw your waiver whenever you wish, either before or during a question. Do you understand that? >> Yes. >> Okay. What were you doing here? Were you shoplifting? >> Yes. >> You admit the shoplifting? >> Yes. >> And you were shoplifting. Why? >> For my job. >> Okay. >> All right. So, you're in custody for obstruction and you're in custody for shoplifting. Okay. to 6:372. >> All right, cool. Do you guys have video or you want me to respond later to get that? It doesn't matter. >> I mean, I can probably bring it up for I can probably get it in about 5 to 10 minutes, so you got time. >> We're pretty slammed today, so I'm just going to bring it back. Um, and then I'll swing by later. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Can we get a case number real quick? >> Yep. 365 and 362 DVR doesn't have anybody until [Applause] >> I just don't have a form on me. >> Okay. >> So, what'll happen is um >> just capture a body cam that you're verbally signing cuz I'm going to do it at the station. >> Okay. >> All right. And then I will put verbally sign and your name >> and then she'll sign and then I will bring that back when I pick up the video. Thank you. >> Besides 36204, what's my case number? >> Before transport, officers press her on whether she has anything hidden and call for a female officer to handle a full search at the station. 355 64. Thank you. >> Yep. >> All right. M stand up. >> Appreciate it, guys. [Music] >> We bring you back to the station. We'll do the complaint for shoplifting and obstruction. Okay. Um do you know if your warrants are criminal or traffic? Uh, I think they're terminal. >> Do you have Okay. Hang out right here. Basic right here. >> Do you have anything on you? >> No. >> You don't got or nothing like that? >> Um, I might have. >> All right. All right. Hold on. >> I don't want to get charged. Bring it into the station. Hold on. Balancing. All right. How about if >> you got anything else? >> No. >> That's it? >> Yep. That's it. >> You don't got no nothing like that? >> Okay. Step towards that way. >> Hold on one sec. Go ahead. Pat you down. Use the back of my hand. Okay. You don't got no pockets? >> No. >> Okay. >> Okay. Have a seat. 36. >> Can you see if there is a female officer meeting at the station? >> I'm getting a female officer coming to the station cuz to be honest, I don't believe you. All right. Thank you, sir. All right, dude. Appreciate it. >> While she appears composed, the reality of multiple charges quickly escalates the situation. >> Oh, what was that? Walking for >> escorts. Um, Torino told me to check to see if there's a TTRO in place. If there is, then the one party just escort the walk-in. >> Yeah. >> Then the one party just has to be served. >> Okay. walk in for the escort. >> There's two walkins. One for an escort and then a male named Terren in reference to last night. >> She's held on charges of shoplifting, obstruction by flight, and possession of illegal substances. Number two, shoplifting spree ends with police knock at the door. Police arrive at a woman's residence after she's caught on camera stealing over $300 worth of merchandise from Menard's. Here's what happens when the officers approach her. >> Remember him? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Supposedly, they're together. >> Yeah. >> No, it just closed. >> Yeah. Make sure this ATV isn't stolen. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. You got some shoes you can throw on real quick? >> No, I don't. What is the problem? >> Okay. Well, the problem is, all right, um, we just wanted to come and talk to you, all right, about what happened in the Menards last night. >> What happened in the Menards? >> I'm That's what I'm asking you about. >> I wasn't even in Menards, so what are you talking about? >> Okay. All right, that's fine. Um, here's the deal. Here's the deal. >> All right, here's the deal. >> Okay, I was in Menard's earlier today. >> Okay, that's fine. I'm talking about yesterday around like around this time, like 5:30. Okay. I was at work yesterday. >> So, what time? >> I get off at 6 6:30. I get home. >> 6:30 and you get home. Where do you work? >> I work at Giller Animal Hospital. >> What is it? >> Giller Animal Hospital. >> Where is that at? >> It's right down the street. I work for my sister. She can vouch. I was there with her. So, what is the problem? >> I got you. Okay. Um, here's the deal. I'm going to take you back to the station with me. >> I know. Nothing wrong. >> Okay. I'm telling you, you're under arrest. >> No, no, no, no. My kids are here. Stop it. Stop. Stop. >> I'm not doing this right now. I did not do anything. >> I did not do anything. >> You're under arrest. You just said >> I did not do anything. >> You just said you're under arrest. Brooke, you're under arrest. You want to get another charge for obstructing? >> No. For what? >> Just cooperate. Listen to me. >> The officers work to deescalate the situation as she pleads with them, insisting over and over that she hasn't done anything wrong. >> For what? >> Listen to me. >> No. My dog bite. Let go. Let go. I'll call my mom. I'm calling mom. I did not do nothing wrong. >> I did nothing wrong. >> My dog bite. >> I did nothing wrong. >> Turn your hands on your back and relax. Relax, >> you guys. >> Hold on a second. Just give us a second. Okay. >> What? >> Just a second. >> What? I am not doing >> Don't resist. Just relax for a second. >> We are. >> Can I please have a cigarette? >> Yes. Just give us a second. We're going to give We'll give you one back in PD. >> Give us a second. >> Just relax. We just told you you're under arrest. >> I want syrup, please. >> Hold on. That's not important right now. You can have one in a minute. >> We'll explain in a second. We already told her outside. >> What did I do last night? They said that I was in this stop. Who are you? >> This happened. My daughter My daughter was in [ __ ] gas station. >> Okay. Can I please have Sarah, please? >> Not right now. Just give me a second. >> You said I could. >> You said I could. >> I didn't say right this second. I said we're going to get you and you're under arrest right now. >> Okay, but why am I under arrest? >> What did I do wrong? >> What did I do wrong? >> You're under trying to get these handcuffs and I'll tell you in a second. >> Yeah, we'll give you just give it a second. >> Okay. So, >> you guys, this is why I say don't go in those stores. >> Just tell her what the charge is. >> Look, you're under arrest for retail theft. Okay. >> Okay. But I didn't do nothing. Let's talk back to the station then. >> I didn't do anything. Please. I'm having anxiety. Please. >> Okay. Well, listen. As soon as we as soon as you go to the station, you're coming out. We're going straight through it. >> Okay. This This isn't going to help right now. >> Okay. The >> the more you operate and the quicker we back to the station, you'll be out of the handcuffs. >> I'm not going to jail. >> Let's have a conversation. No one's saying that. >> Talk first. You just >> Here's a flipflop. You can shoot. I can't. Please give my purse downstairs. My phone. Despite her protests, they inform her that she's under arrest. Once she settles down, the officers check on her children and assure they're properly cared for. >> You want your flip-flop? >> Okay. [Music] >> 420. >> How old is your daughter? >> She's 15. >> Okay. What' you say? 15. >> 15. just dealing with something. >> No, I'm just asking cuz you said your kids are here. I'm trying to She just came out. >> Did they do something? >> No, we're trying to make sure that everyone's taken care of in the house. >> Did she do something? I got in trouble because my daughter was at the gas station and she took something and they thought that I was the one that did something. >> Listen, this is talk to this officer just we didn't say anything about your daughter. >> We're going to talk back at the station where it's a little bit more. >> Please have a please. >> When we get back to the station, I can >> Is there anybody else here besides your daughter? >> Oh, my parents live down the street. I don't even go into march, you guys. >> Let me ask you a question. How many people are here beside your daughter? >> Just me and my daughter and my son. >> So, okay. So, my parents >> How old is your son? >> He's six. But I didn't do anything wrong. >> He's six. Does your Does your daughter who's 15 normally stay with him? >> Yeah. >> And can your parents come here with your >> Yeah, but I didn't do anything wrong. >> Okay. >> They're your neighbors. >> You guys are going to keep me in jail? >> No. I'm talking about for the moment when we go back. We want to make sure your children are good. I'm sure your 15-year-old's fine, but I'm not sure if you're going to >> Yes, I'm comfortable for you, but why am I going back to the station? >> Do we need to call your parents for your >> They can call them, but what is going on? >> I just told you. >> Stop talking to me. It's his case. I'm >> just tell he's going to mirandize you and everything, but that's cuz you're in handcuffs. So, we're not going to start talking to jail. I'm just telling you what you're what you're under arrest for right now. Okay. >> Am I going to jail? >> I never said that. >> You're going to talk to him at the police station >> right now. We're going back to talk at the station and that's that's it. >> Remaining patient throughout her continued objections, the officers search her before placing her in the patrol car. >> I didn't do anything. I don't even go anywhere, you guys. I just go to work all the time. What am I going to do? Page. >> No, with the West Chicago Police Department. >> They're like in my my gray jacket. That's what I'm trying to tell you. >> Okay. All right. >> You guys need to stop messing around, man. >> Come on, bro. >> You guys get me in trouble with you. >> Watch the Come on. I told you it's not a funny game. >> I love you. They would be trying to do some >> How old you You said your son is six. >> He's nice. >> I thought I did something wrong, guys. >> Where does he go to school? >> Winfield. Well, because we always like to let the the parents you have to let the teachers know if there was something that happened so that they're not surprised. >> So, what am I going to jail? >> I don't know. Just something that you're police involved. >> Tell me if I want to do >> because he doesn't know that. >> He has to go talk with you. >> You ain't got nothing on you, right? >> No. >> You got no no weapons, nothing. >> I have nothing on me. >> We only have three that 46 to me. >> I already turn around. Just face it. Face the car real quick. There you go. >> 310. >> I have a spoon on the table. I'm about to eat some freaking ice cream. >> Where's the spoon at? >> I don't know if it's still on me. My best right here. >> Okay. Stop. Hang on. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Eat. Why you tucking a spoon? >> Cuz I got freaking I got pockets and I got freaking ice cream downstairs. >> In the end, she's charged with retail theft and resisting arrest. Number one, teens test their luck with a $2,000 Target theft. Police respond to a theft call at Target where three teens are reported fleeing the store after attempting to steal nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise. When officers arrive, a short foot chase breaks out in the parking lot. >> Stop. on the south. >> Where they go? >> Which one? >> Overfield talk on the radio. What do you have? >> Hang on. I got Overfield with one here. >> I said, "Let me get on. Stop. >> Stop resisting. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Hey, this car here. Is there anybody in that car? >> I don't know. >> I don't know where the other Get on the ground. Get on the ground. I'm giving you an order. Get on the ground. Belly down. >> Where's your friend? >> Go to him. I got it. Go to him. [Applause] That was another in between clock cars near center line. >> I don't want to hit me. >> All right, you can just walk over there. >> Overfield. >> Walk over. Yeah. >> Okay. >> It was like a short Bravo Mike or Bravo Fra perhaps. >> Red Hyundai. That burgundy Hyundai. They're coming out pretty fast. >> Can I get my shoes, please? >> Where they at? >> They're over there. >> Yep. >> Two of the suspects are detained quickly while officers continue searching for the third and coordinating over the radio. They don't know. >> Can you get her shoes? >> No, that's fine. >> It's later. You want to run from the police? I'm not going to give you no shoes. >> Hey, keep her there. Keep her there. Keep her there. >> Nope. Stay right here. >> Okay. >> Do you have anything sharp on you? How tall are you? >> 18. >> 18. Okay. Is that your phone? All right. Look sir, >> can I explain? >> You can sit her down. >> You just go ahead and sit down. >> Oh, I don't want to sit down. >> No, you are going to sit down. >> Okay. Yes, sir. >> Yep. >> And cross your feet all the way down. Put your feet. >> As far as I know, we have two out of the three secured in cuffs within eyesight of me. Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. >> How hard is that to understand? >> Get stop. >> Relax. >> I'm not doing I'm just 451. >> We're near the parking garage. >> All right. Go ahead. You back up. We're going to go over there. >> I don't even know how to >> sit or get my shoes right there. We'll give you a second. >> Sit down and cross your feet. >> Yes, sir. >> The detained suspects are searched, their personal items collected, and officers ensure they aren't carrying any contraband. >> That's one right there. >> Is that one? >> Yeah, that's the one with the pink uh pink. >> Okay. >> Scan everything. Get your >> hang on. Go back to the LP office. >> What do you So LP is actually on the floor. So, these two are positively identified. >> Forward against the car, spread the feet. Lean forward against the car. >> Do it now or you're resisting and you'll get a car >> because she's searching you. >> My head though. Like she's trying to pull the whole thing off. >> That's right. >> Yes. >> People put all the time. >> I did it though. Like you She literally snatched the out. Can you see under it? >> There we go. >> Thank you. >> No, >> nothing. >> Just a bobby pin. >> Just a bobby pin. >> Oh, you say? >> Yep. >> Let me just um just pull it down, sir. >> What? >> My hair. >> Your hair? >> Yeah. >> Just leave it like that. >> It's hot. >> Hair. Here. I'm sorry. You did ask me to move your hair out of your face. >> Tie it. >> Tie it. Take a little >> your hair. I don't I don't think I know how to do that. >> No, like tie it like a tying up. >> Can I like twist it? >> Or you can just pull it all up. >> Girl, you telling me stuff I don't know how to do. Come on now. >> Just wrap it all up. >> Is this good or do you want it behind you? >> Um >> Huh? Can you just take the handcuffs off so I can do it? Please. I'm not going to run. >> No, I'm not. Listen, I believe you now, but it's still No, because you're struggling with the other officer when I came up here. >> No. >> And I get it. You want to get Listen, I get it. You want to get away, but it it's a little late when like you got 10 cop cars showing up. >> Although some of them express confusion and frustration, officers stay calm and follow standard procedure. >> Keep your feet crossed. >> I think she My bad. It's broke. >> Okay. >> Trying to turn it off. >> Yep. >> No, don't turn. >> Save some battery. >> No, I got >> You can't communicate on it. >> I'm not. Just put it down. >> You watch it as >> we'll do the paperwork downstairs. Well, never mind. So, >> y'all taking us to jail? >> Uh, most likely. You have any idea how much you stole? >> We stealing. I ain't mad. >> You go get my shoes. No, he gone. >> I got to stay with you. But we'll get your shoes. Don't worry. Before Before we go anywhere, you're getting your shoes. Okay. >> Okay. >> Where's your office? >> Give me the office. >> Like of this wall? >> Yeah. I'm going to grab the You know what? I'm going to grab that car on the way so no one else no one here grabs the thingy and puts it back and then I'll bring it in the office. >> All right. What's going on? >> All the items. I'll do all the paperwork for you. >> So, you can search my car. >> I'm going to do what's called a visual inspection. That's open to the public. I'm not searching your vehicle. >> I'm just asking to make sure. I'm going to go get the truck and bring the truck up. >> That way we can at least have them sitting in a car. >> So ask anyways. I'm going to go to Tail. What you telling me? >> That's what it's going to look like. >> It's 95 in there. So we'll wait for the show up. Once secured, the suspects are placed in patrol vehicles for transport and loss prevention confirms they'll be pressing charges. >> What's that? >> What does it show up? >> I don't know. What does it show up? >> What you said we putting on? >> I don't know. Why are we talking codes? >> What? >> Huh? >> What' you say? >> What did you say? >> Please call my grandma. >> How old are you? >> 23. >> You're 23? You'll be able to call if it goes towards the arrest route. You'll be able to call when you get to a jail. Okay. >> She's 23. >> How old is she? >> 18. >> Are you related to her friend? >> That's my cousin right there. Other girl, that's her friend. >> Okay. We're going to stand you up. Okay. Okay. >> I know it's hot here. So, we're going to sit in the truck. Do you have any pockets? >> No, I don't got no pockets. >> Okay. >> And just make sure seat belt's on. >> Yep. I got it. >> You want to get my shoes now? >> Yeah, I won't get your shoes. >> Okay, one, two, three. >> Get you somewhat out of the heat. >> Any pocket on empty? Okay, >> I'm going to go get her shoes. They're right there. >> Okay, that's awfully nice of you. I know. >> Why you dragging me? >> I'm not dragging you. Why don't you do walking that way too fast? >> Slow down. >> I'm sorry. I'm so security. You're walking. Come on, man. >> Come on. Come on. Chill out. You acting too much. Doing too much. >> Yeah, no problem. >> You have an idea. Anybody a chance? ID. >> Do you have an ID? >> What you say? >> Oh, we're going to play that game. >> Yeah. >> All three women are accused of working together to steal merchandise before attempting to flee when confronted. >> You can take a seat. 45 offer. Hey quarters, if you could time stamp this, we're starting the show up. Who has the third person in the Where you at? >> We're behind flippers. >> 545 to Quas. We're behind flippers. >> Behind flippers. [Music] Put down Stop. >> What? Bro, did you not see what she doing? >> I'm seeing you do it. >> Me? >> You're starting. Yes. You're You keep pulling away from her. >> I can look. These are my eyes. She just said, >> "Yeah, but you can't do that, though." >> I can't look. >> You can't pull away like that. >> Why did she do that? >> She didn't do it. She did. >> Hold on. >> Say it again. >> 10 for >> Great. Put her in a car. Yeah. >> Share my car. What? >> Yeah. Yeah. Eventually. >> Yeah. Where's um where would Wilkins be at? >> Um >> you don't know. >> Target. >> Target. >> Are you asking me a question? What's the question? I'm sorry, I just can't hear you. >> The merchandise is the shopping cart that you guys left and ran away from. Police then coordinate with loss prevention confirming they'll provide mug shots of the suspects and collect photos for documentation. >> Yep. He wants to press charges and uh he's going to scan and I'll send you the uh amount in a little bit. >> I do have to take a picture of their faces. >> Say it again. >> I take a picture of their faces at least the ones in the garage as possible. They're already in the jail. That's fine. But >> we can print you a mug shot of them. Is that Is that okay? >> Yeah. It's just saying that if he could get a copy of the mug shot of all three. >> Here, lean back cuz I got There you go. >> All right. So, >> Oh, no. It's not that. I just always forget because it's it doesn't flip to the clock. So, >> they're ultimately charged with grand theft and resisting without violence. In the end, all three women received sentences ranging from 12 to 24 months of probation. And there you have it. Solid proof that playing dumb won't save you from charges. Let us know what you think of these reckless shoplifterss in the comments.