These shoplifters thought they were being slick, but they didn't realize the cops were already on the way. Here are five cases when cops surprise shoplifters in the act. Number five, shoplifting plan falls apart when cops arrive. On May 13th, 2022, officers were called to a local Walmart after staff reported a woman allegedly skipping items at self-checkout. Here's how it plays out once police make contact. >> Somebody stealing from Walmart? >> Maybe. >> She just went that way. She's in a Carol. She's loading up on more clothes in her bag right now, for sure. She's in women's. Oh, she's at checkout right now? >> Yeah, she was at checkout. >> Which side that wall is facing? This way or that way? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> That's wrong. >> That's not exactly it. Going to call Armond to see what he'll be right back. SHE'S GOING OUT THIS WAY. >> YEAH, I HEARD. I'LL LET THEM KNOW I'LL BE IN THE parking lot right now. >> All right, then I'll be >> After trying to avoid confrontation by heading for the exit, she finds herself in cuffs. And now the apologies begin. >> Anything on you ma'am that's going to poke me or stick me? >> I want to. >> Do you have anything on you ma'am? >> No, I'm going to pay for all of it. Right now. >> Okay. >> No, please. I don't want to get me any trouble. Please. I'm I'm sorry. I apologize. I was going to pay for it all. I'm going to pay for it right now. >> All right ma'am, so right now you're being detained on suspicion of retail theft. Okay, we're just going to go to the asset protection office and get it all squared away, okay? >> Okay, fine. Cuz I I'll pay for all of it. I'm sorry. I just want to pay for it all. >> You're getting All right, I'll meet you in the office. >> I'm sorry. I'm nervous. I mean I don't know what but I've got the money. I'm going to pay for it all. All right. I have a I have >> And this is if you want to throw this in her wallet when you get a chance. This is her gift card that she paid for the amount of >> Can I just pay you for it? >> Away from the sales floor and inside the security room, she attempts to soften the situation by appealing to the officer's sympathy. >> Yeah. Come on. What? >> You can put a different ticket on it. >> I watched >> Oh, please. Let me pay for it and I will give you all the money I have. I've got over $800 on me. I have a problem. I and I've been I know what's this and I know I need help but I was asked for all of it. >> She put that in the bag right in front of me. >> I will pay for all of it. I promise you. I'll pay for every thing. It was my mistake. And I will will I have a job. I'm going to down playing on six. I I have a six hour >> wrist? >> Oh, I have a big arm. >> Oh, okay. A burn? >> Yeah, it has to be covered up. I mean I have it on me right now and I'll never I'm back there. >> I'll take her back and get her booked. >> Yeah, what's wrong? >> Yeah. >> Take her right now. >> I'll take her. >> His number is really high at the college. >> Take him or call him from the police station, okay? We're going to go out into the right. Go on the passenger side of my car, please. >> While she's dealing with the consequences, officers discover something that makes the case even more complicated for her. >> Go ahead and have a seat. In back room? >> Keys are mine. >> This is gangster. >> Yeah, I can't leave. I don't have keys. >> You have a car on you? >> Yeah. And you have my black to the arm. >> Yep, we'll get them checked out. Which hand sign you can give Who's at home? He can drive your medicine up here, right? Now if you have previous retail theft convictions, go ahead and third stool on the left. Before you sit down, I'll take the handcuffs off. The only law says your second offense after previous conviction is a felony level offense. Go and bend your elbow for me. There you go. Go ahead and have a seat. >> During questioning, she admits this isn't her first time stealing. The suspect's admission ultimately landed her with a felony retail theft charge. Number four, shoplifter picks a fight with the wrong people. On February 14th, 2022, officers were dispatched to a local Menards after reports that a couple was suspected of stealing multiple items from the store. Watch how the encounter played out. >> Fred? Is that short for Frederick? It is. And what's your last name? >> Sumner. >> What was your last name? >> Uh Sumner. >> It's what? >> Sumner. >> Sumner? Give him a middle name. >> and has a heart condition, so >> I just want to sure that he's all right. >> Okay, does he have his ID in his wallet? Does he have it in his back pocket? >> He's He's talking to the owner of this information. >> Does he have his ID in his wallet? It's in his back pocket. >> Yeah, his ID? >> Yeah. >> It just works easier. >> Do you want to lean against the front of the car? >> No. >> Do you want to set your stuff down so you don't have to hold it? >> No, this is in our car. >> Oh, where's your car at? A bus? Do you want to sit in my patrol car while we figure all this out? So you can sit down. >> I know. >> Soon after, additional officers step in from the store and deliver an update that changes everything. >> I went and looked at stuff myself. He looked at stuff himself. >> All right. >> I went to the bathroom, he went to the bathroom. >> Okay, so we just We did the We did the video and you're both under arrest for the theft of the items. >> You are being charged with felony retail >> I didn't do that. >> stuff down so Jen can find her back. >> I didn't do that. >> I said I said put that down, and then you'll put your hands behind your back with your palms out, your thumbs up. Face that red car over there. The video was very The video was very clear. That stuff was worth $400. >> It wasn't me though, sir. >> No. >> This isn't the place to discuss it. Court is where you discuss this at. >> Where do I put my >> Put it down. >> Put your hands behind your back right here. >> Okay. Right where? >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Oh. Oh. >> I'm going to >> If you look on the video >> This isn't the time to discuss it. You're under arrest. You can discuss this in court. >> Okay. That That hurts my hand. I'm sorry. Yeah. Can you turn it like the other way? You know, like this way? >> Still got two fingers over here. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. What am I doing? >> I can handcuff you in the front just so I'll take them >> Um >> All right. Sounds fine. Can you hold this for me for a second? >> Okay. >> So, it's okay. >> So, we're done with the arrest? This one. >> I You didn't do nothing. I did. >> I know. Thanks a lot for telling me. Seriously, thanks a lot. >> I mean Not like we took off and ran or nothing. >> Well, you could have let me know what you were doing like you what you were doing. >> Check your pockets. >> I'm not using me. >> Do you have anything in any of your pockets? >> I don't have any pockets in >> I don't have no pockets >> Don't have any pockets in any of your >> Faced with the situation, both suspects attempt to talk their way around it, but the officers are already well ahead of their excuses. >> Just like us. >> Yeah, I did. >> Do you have anything in here? Anything in your pockets? >> Oh, no. No. But, will you put my keys in the my purse when you get them? They're in this pocket. Yeah. Just throw them all in there? I'm not going to lie. Oh, you want to smile cuz my arm hurts, too. I want to press charges on him. Press charges on me. That guy for grabbing me and hurting me. >> What's wrong? >> Huh? >> So, do you need the ambulance from where he from where he You're You're You're saying he battered you? >> You didn't even see that we were fighting. >> The The The The video The video showed him grab the cart. So, there was There was nothing on video of him touching me. Okay. There was no >> He wasn't grabbing me. >> Cuz I was trying to grab my stuff and he was grabbing my arm. There was no >> Nope. >> I showed her the video of that now. >> You can't be touching me like that. No. >> I'm using the back of my hands. >> See, that's the problem. You can open your bag if you need to. I need you to >> He even said that he saw the cuffs. >> I'm sorry. >> Do you need an ambulance? Do you need an ambulance? >> Not at this time. >> That's a yes or no. Do you need an ambulance? >> Cuz what's going to happen if that if that is the case, then you'll go to the hospital, I'll come with you, I'll sit with you, and then when they give you a fit for confinement, I'll pick you up and we'll go to the station. So, it's Nothing's going to change. >> I didn't say anything. >> All right. And then then then let's let's You're going to walk with me to my car. >> Okay. Are you going to get my purse? >> Yeah. I will get your purse. >> Even with officers handling the situation calmly, the female suspect suddenly shifts her tone. >> Okay, since transport officers are going to step on it since transport officers are being changed, you're going to be searched again. >> Okay. >> And also I'm going to change your handcuffs out, okay? >> Okay. I might back it up probably using my knee. Did you Yeah, I was saying that you could cross your arms. And I can't cross them. >> You got to hold it. >> Um I got it. I told you I can't do that. >> I will decide when they're tight enough, okay? >> You don't have to be so rude. >> Well, I'm going to tell you >> No, well, nothing. You don't have to be so rude. I wasn't rude to you. Don't be rude to me. >> Well >> You don't have that right. >> I will decide when they're tight enough. >> I don't You don't have a right to hurt me or to be rude to me. >> not hurting you. >> I never did anything to you or anything wrong. And until proven guilty in court, I have done nothing wrong. So, I should not be treated like a criminal. I have a right to go to the court. >> You will go to court. >> It proves that my innocence. >> Do you have anything inside your bra? >> No, here. You want to look and see? >> No, I don't want to look and see. >> You sure? He just checked me. He just felt my You don't want to feel them, too? >> I'm going to go down the >> That's very violating. >> A regression continues, but the officers make it clear they won't allow the situation to spiral any further. >> I'm going to go down the middle. >> Go ahead. I just showed you. Put your hand up there. >> I'm not putting my hand up there. >> Why? He just touched them. Don't you want to, too? You didn't find nothing? >> Don't pull on me like that. Don't pull on me like that. Or I'm going to press charges. >> You and Sophia have have your things. >> You can get my purse. >> Thanks to one unmistakable surveillance footage, the pair was taken into custody, charged with felony retail theft, and prohibited from returning to Menards. Number three, man tries to steal Gucci, instant regret. On August 2nd, 2024, officers responded to a Gucci store after reports that a man concealed several items and left without paying. Though he had already exited the store, officers quickly located him nearby. >> Hold on, gents. Hold on. Give me 1 second, okay? Give me 1 second, sir. >> Why? I didn't do nothing. >> No, no, just give me 1 second. I just want to make sure I don't They just said we had a suspect in the bus. I just make sure it's not you or you're good to go. >> No, I'm not the suspect. >> Give me 2 seconds. Hold on 1 second, please. I was told I got a description again. >> No, I don't. >> North Face and a gray hoodie. >> No, it's not It's not >> Gray hoodie, any hat? With a Gucci bag? You're done. Step back over here. You're good. >> Black male with a mustache. >> You're good. You're going to stay. >> Am I getting locked up? >> Right now you're being detained. Understand that my body cam is on, you're being recorded. >> I didn't do nothing. >> I all for. I think we're out that individual. Whose ever at the scene where you can send me a pic. >> Am I getting locked up? >> Not right now. We're just trying to figure out what's going on. >> I just came out the gym. >> Okay. You have any ID on you? Do you have any I ID on you at all or no? No? Okay. >> No ID. >> We're We're just looking for >> to figure that out right now. You got this. You got this. >> Am I getting locked up? >> I don't know. Is there a reason for Well, You want to stay out of the rain, that's fine. You can have a seat. You can sit down. You're good. >> Am I getting locked up? >> No, we're just trying to figure >> I'm a I'm a doctor. I was in a I'm in I'm in the hospital. >> Yep. >> Am I getting locked up? >> We're trying to figure out what's going on. >> Having clarified the situation with store staff, officers move in to question the suspect, starting with his rights. >> Just you right here recording on body cam, okay? So, I'm going to read your rights. You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to Do you understand that? All right. So, you just took that back in the grocery, right? >> No, I didn't. >> All right, let me see the receipt for it. >> It's Can I ask you a question? >> You can ask me a question. >> If I give it back to you, return it to the other like me. >> All right, so so you took it, you just want to give it back. Is that what you're saying? >> Yeah, okay. >> I need the belt back too, though. You took that, right? >> No, I didn't take that. >> The belt? >> It's all in here. Am I okay? >> So, I'm going to look in this, right? Cuz it's not your bag, it's the store's bag. Is that right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right, so the belt's still in here, too. Can you stand up, put your hands behind your back. Just face the wall. >> You got that stuff on you? >> You got anything on you that's going to stick us? >> No. >> You got anything like that? >> No. >> Nothing else in this bag? You didn't put anything in there, right? >> Relative one on there. >> What's going to happen? >> You're going to be processed and you're probably released in a couple hours. That's not your keys up there, right? You said >> I don't know. >> You have an idea on you? >> No. >> No? >> Mhm. >> Let's just step out. >> You said I'm going to get released in a couple hours. >> You put cuffs on him. What else are you doing? >> Uh Bring this to the car? >> No. >> No, right. >> Okay. >> Nothing in your pocket, man? >> I'm just going to check, right? >> Okay. >> Stop. You got gloves? >> Uh having them in my patrol car. >> Okay, go get your gloves. >> The suspect is identified as 27-year-old Rockman Green, and once officers review his background, it becomes clear this isn't his first run-in with law enforcement. >> Just heads up, there's a glass nest right there. >> You knew it was going to happen? >> No, you're going to be processed for shoplifting. >> I get that. >> Yep. >> I just I just came out. Are you saying I'm going back? >> I don't know. When is that When were you released? >> Today. >> I don't know. That's not us. That we don't make that call. >> What were you What were you shot What were you arrested for? What were you in jail for? >> No, no, no. Stop. Stand up. Hold him. >> All right, man. I'm just going to read you your rights real quick, okay? You're under arrest. All right? Have you been read your rights? >> Yeah, he just did it a few minutes ago. >> Okay. When was the last time you were arrested? >> Can you favor spread your legs? Spread your legs. All right? We're going to start from the top. We can take the hat off, okay? And put the hat down here so we can see it. We're going to start from the top. We're going to work our way down. So, we're going to go down the left side, right underneath. We're going to search. We're going to go up. We're going to go around. All right? Then we're going to Always check his waist. All right? You also these belts now are behind them. They're going to hide Sometimes they'll hide a key. So, make sure Where'd you get this belt? >> I had it in my hand. I got locked up with it. >> When was the last time you were arrested? >> April 2017. >> 2017? Three? Four? >> This year. >> Okay. >> What do you got in these pockets? >> My phone. >> What did you get arrested for? >> Um I walked up to a lady leaving and like >> They said criminal mischief and everything. >> Altogether, the alleged theft amounts to $3,470, including a black Gucci backpack and belt. >> Did you walk into a lady They said criminal mischief? >> No, I walked up to >> We're going to find out, so. >> No, I walked up to a and stuff and I asked her I was like I told her I need some sort of lady. >> You need some sort of lady? >> But they changed the charge. >> I'm confused. So, you said that you walked into a lady. Yes. This is like a cooler leg. You got a raffle. It doesn't matter. Like you don't know if he's got something in there. You're going to push up and you're going to make sure he's got nothing in there. You're good. Nothing's in your shoes, right? Now, we're going to take them out when we get to headquarters. You can put them in the back of the car. This property is going to stay with him the whole time. You're going to trespass him. All right. Come on over. Oh, this is What's his name? We didn't get there yet. All right. Not there yet. What's your name? >> Green. >> Say again. >> Green, Rockmon. >> Green. You got to speak up, man. >> Rockmon Green. >> Rock Rockmon Green. Last name Green, first name Rockmon, right? >> Yeah. >> You got anything in your pocket? >> All right. See you. >> So, you can't come back in the next 2 years, okay? As soon as they see you, they'll call us and we'll come out here. All right. No, we're good. Thank you. We're going to process you and then probably release you depending As long as you have no warrants or anything like that. So, here's what's going to happen, right? You're in the back of this back of this car. There's nothing in there, right? You see nothing, you agree? All right, have a seat. If there's anything in there after that, it's yours. >> You said you said they're probably going to release you. >> More than likely, yeah. With a merchandise return, the store still opted to pursue charges, though Green was spared from a more serious felony count. >> All right. >> Bravo 328. >> Will you just put your stuff away? >> Where did you go, man? >> Well, can you close it or no? Uh it's fine then. If you can't, no big deal. We always want to keep his his property where it's in his sight. Right? Especially this time it doesn't really matter. There's no There's no valuables besides a phone and everything's on body cam. But cash or anything like that, I always especially if I pull cash out, I'm either putting it right back in his pocket on camera or if I'm pulling it out, I'm counting in front of him so that the same amount is when he's released. >> Can you change your call sign to District 2? Perfect. Bravo 590. >> In the end, Green was charged with felony shoplifting and later released pending a court date. Number two. Woman risked everything over a pack of steak. On July 9th, 2025, officers responded to a local supermarket after staff reported a man running out with unpaid merchandise. You're not going to believe how this one plays out. >> Hey, my man. >> I'm a walking police. >> All right. >> Put your stuff >> I'm a walking police. You're on my body camera. Put your hands on the wall. Just stay right here. Hold on, okay? Do you speak English or Spanish? English? Did you take steaks from the store? >> With the merchandise secured, officers proceed with a search, only to discover he's carrying something unexpected. >> If there's nothing really in it, it's just Open it up at headquarters at the thing. There If anything, then you have >> I don't think these are These might just be tissues in here. >> Yeah. >> You could examine it better at headquarters now that you you found it. It's all on scene. You're good, you know. >> This is the stick. Shoplifting. >> Possibly possession, but >> Is that a purse? >> Elga. Elga que? No hay nada ahí. No. No tiene >> For all the items six. >> As officers continue searching his belongings, they come across yet another item that raises concern. >> Correct. Two ribeye steaks. >> Oh, yeah. I don't know. >> Yeah, that's why I don't know what it >> That's what I got. >> And you just make sure you get everything you need there. You have a receipt and and whatnot for all the guys here on scene. Yeah, I'm going to get the receipt and I'm going to have um have them all email for evidence for our company. >> It's coming out 619, man. >> Yeah. Just checking up at headquarters if anything. Let me see. >> That looks looks like crumbs to me, but >> It's like a bad tooth. >> Yeah. >> Where's your receipt? >> Like a crumb. See what you got It's like a >> It's like a bag or something smashed. >> It's something I'm trying to It's just a piece of meat. >> Yeah, that was occupied. It's It's going to be for evidence purposes. >> Yeah, it it looks like like >> Like a crumb. >> Like crumbs. Like like crumbs. A crumb of something. A cookie or Cuz there's no like definition. There's nothing. Yeah, or bread. I would even agree. I I would say, you know, he's been honest the whole >> That's what I'm going to take out of the whole thing. >> I'll hold on to this stuff, okay? >> Fortunately for the officers, the suspect is very cooperative. Unfortunately for the suspect, the officers find something in his bag that confirms their earlier suspicions. >> And whoever's typing, the state's written one left pocket and one right pocket of the glove and the gun. >> One left >> Yeah, the front of the the hoodie. >> Yeah, the the hoodie pockets, yeah. >> But hey, remember when you said it was for a photograph and the hearing comes out and I know you know, but we know, just reminding you. >> Oh, there we go. >> County bin. >> There you are. >> Easy peasy lemon squeezy, baby. >> Here you go. >> All right. He complied immediately right when the police >> Where are you going? and Jones mean. >> Where are you located? >> Sweetwater. >> Yeah, in the area. >> Yeah. >> Cool. It's nice. I saw a sharp with it. >> It was a cruiser. >> All right. >> Hey, hey, hey, they'll get you to go. >> Who had that bag? >> I'm putting it in the car. >> Yeah, as long as you're done with that bag, right? >> Even as he cooperates, officers find an item inside his bag that validates their suspicions. >> Other You locked up, I don't know. Is it Okay, say that again, okay? Oh, stand by, stand by. There you go. Okay, okay. >> All right, good? >> I'm good. Thank you. >> Now, once he's done, you'll just follow me up. >> I'll be in a minute. All right. My gloves. >> The peace sticks? That would Stand up. Is it all? >> Getting there or not? >> Two. >> A little bit >> Yes. >> Okay. >> [snorts] >> Sit down. >> And you want to swap those out? With yours? >> Yeah. >> No chance. I don't know. It was old. >> You got a crazy crazy cup of skull >> Yeah, it was my first time First time open to him. >> I'm sorry. >> Sorry it was a cancel on you. >> All right, so you can bench me. >> No, you got to be accurate with this one. >> By the end of the incident, he was arrested and formally charged with shoplifting and possession of dangerous paraphernalia. Number one, Target shoplifter gets busted then assaults a cop. On July 3rd, 2025, officers were dispatched to a local Target after staff detained a woman they say was caught stealing. Here's what happened when police stepped in. >> Mhm. >> Um we do have a subject in custody right now. She's apprehended in the office. So I can I can take you over that way. >> Okay. >> But ma'am >> Is this all this stuff? >> It's all of this, yeah. >> All of this? Okay. >> It's a total of 1053.59. >> 1053? A thousand? >> Yeah, 1053.59. >> Jesus. Okay. What's the last one was 700. Hello. What's up? What's up? Uh, so what do we got? >> Uh, pretty much all that. She didn't stop at all. She just walked out of the store. >> Okay. All right. What's your name? >> Grace. >> Grace? All right, Grace. What's going on with all this stuff here? >> I'm really homeless. I tried to walk out. I just uh I was asking my name to be able to chill out and I don't know. My phone just got broke. My wallet just got stolen. I came from a situation at my boyfriend's house. I tried to go to my mom's house. She ended up having everyone come to my room and steal from me. So, I headed down to Chicago with an old friend. He and them ended up getting into a fight. So, now I'm here. I'm trying to make ends meet. I stink. I want one of those panties and socks to begin with it. But, and all I was I was going to put all that into a suitcase to make my way. >> Okay. Do you have ID? >> No, sir. Like I said, my wallet was just stolen from me. >> Wallet was stolen? Did you report that? >> Uh, with what phone? >> Don't need a phone. You can walk into a police station. >> photocopy ID. I wish I wish I had more to my name to have my wallet be valuable. Honestly. >> Okay. So, it's a female um down on her luck. Had a bunch of stuff stolen from her. Fighting whatever with uh boyfriend. Uh, they got a receipt of over $1,000 worth, but it's like a whole bunch of just like food items, drinks, just miscellaneous stuff that would literally be for a homeless person. Looks like a mat, backpack. >> She admits to taking nearly $1,100 worth of merchandise. And with that on record, officers turned to management to confirm the details. >> Uh, all right. What uh, you guys seen her before? >> No, it's the first time she's been here. >> okay. Um, I just called my sergeant and just wanted to make sure uh, do you guys are you guys okay with a local ordinance? >> Um, I would be. Just the fact that if whenever it's a huge amount of this, they want us to press charges like front of the mall. >> Okay. My sergeant's pushing for given the circumstances, homeless, you guys got the stuff back. Uh, just given the circumstances. That's what I told him over the phone. >> Okay. >> She's cooperative, but obviously up to you guys. I'm just letting you know what what he's suggesting we do. Again, just running everything by you. Letting you know what the sergeant says and thinks. Are you okay with that? Okay, do that. I'll see what she says. Uh, >> Got you. >> Look at the info. Most everything was like food and like like What all were you buying today? >> Nothing, as you can see. >> I mean, it's a lot of It's a lot of things. >> Yeah, I was going in there and >> of apparel, bunch of electronics. >> A bunch of electronics? Let me see that real quick. I wasn't in here because I ain't I ain't touched no I was going to try to >> Grace, don't get loud, all right? >> No, because at the end of the day >> get loud, all right? Listen to what he has to say. >> to push authority on to me? >> I'm not pushing authority on you. >> to make your voice louder than mine when you try to exert dominance. You don't You're not >> I'm not I'm not in your dominion, okay? >> Okay. >> I'm talking the same tone as I did when I first came in here, okay? I'm literally reading off this receipt that they have. Everything is categorized, apparel, electronics, three items, groceries, health and beauty, home, stationary and office supplies, and toys, okay? That's all I'm reading to you. I'm just trying to talk to you, all right? I talked to my sergeant. >> Once the total value is laid out, the suspect's demeanor changes, and she begins making statements that catch the officers off guard. >> He is more than willing to >> [clears throat] >> just charge with a local ordinance. >> I'm in Illinois. What county? >> What's a local ordinance? I don't even know what y'all are talking about. >> I'll explain it to you, okay? >> I'm in Cook County, Illinois. >> No need to get upset. All right. A local ordinance is a ticket, basically, in Rosemont, as opposed to you being charged criminally through the courts, all right? This is a felony amount. Not trying to insert dominance, okay? I think everybody here would agree. I'm talking to you with respect, not raising my tone. All right. Suggestion is that you cooperate and continue to, because you have so far. >> I'm in Illinois, in in Lincoln. >> And again, >> in Lincoln. >> with the store's approval, and my sergeant's approval, we can just charge you, given the circumstances. Homeless, down on your luck. We're not trying to [ __ ] you, excuse my language, all >> Yes, you are. Because if I go on those streets without some of those supplies, guess what's going to happen to me on that CTA? I'm going to be snatched up and left in a ditch, and then you're going to be the one discovering my [ __ ] body. How you going to like that one? Young Grace, slit open in the middle of a [ __ ] ditch. You don't even recognize my face, because of how [ __ ] up I am. Cuz that's what happens to young girls in the middle of the night in Chicago. Tell me I'm wrong. >> All right. Do you want to talk yourself into a felony? >> Not talking myself into anything. I'm being honest. If you don't want to hear the truth, then if you if you want to be brainwashed >> I'm being straightforward with you, okay? All right. I'm going to go out to the car, start this, uh check on the DL image. Uh can we cuff her to the bench? Uh and then I will be back. >> Are you right-handed or left-handed? >> Am I left-handed or right-handed? >> Correct. >> I'm right-handed. Is there any way you could put it on my left though so I can have these to cushion the cuffs, if you please? You can do it. >> Okay, we're not going to put them on that tight. Trust me, okay? We're putting them on your left cuz you're right-handed. >> The calm front she showed earlier begins to slip and as officers explain what comes next, she makes it clear she doesn't agree with how things are going. >> I'm going to go back to the car, wait for the positive ID based on the picture. >> or what are you going to do? >> And then as long as everything's still the same and kosher, I'll turn you loose. Okay with that? All right, I'll be back. >> But do you understand that I'm kind of in cornered and you're kind of standing above me so this is a little bit of an intimidating situation. So if you could please step step back a little bit, that would make me feel a lot more comfortable. >> us. >> Well, actually this is six. >> Okay, well. >> Sir. >> You're going to have to be in closer proximity to me. >> [cough] [clears throat] >> I might have pneumonia. And you're making me uncomfortable. >> And that's assault. You want to assault an officer? >> I'm not assaulting nobody because he's coming He he's Why are you standing there? >> moved. >> Why can't you stand back there? >> Would you like me to step back? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. All right, Grace, still trying to confirm your identity. All right. How old are you? >> I'm 25. >> 25? Okay. All right, so what's going to happen is we're going to take you back to the station. We have to fingerprint you to confirm your identity. All right? Are there going to be any issues when we get your fingerprints back? You're not wanted under a different name. What's that? >> Not counting on that. >> Not counting on it? Like are you positive or It's It's a maybe. All right. You guys need anything else from us right now? So Uh we just got to confirm. >> Is there Would you mind patting me down inside the room? I'm not. As a female? Okay, then y'all legally can't pat me down. >> Yeah, we can. >> No, that's an invasion on my privacy. >> No, it's not. >> I'm a woman. You could touch me, grope me, and hurt me. >> No, there's multiple witnesses. Cameras are on. All right? Okay? >> I I just I don't necessarily feel comfortable with a grown man's hands on top of me. Do you feel me? >> there's a lot of other people present. Obviously, I'm not going to do anything. >> It would just make me feel more comfortable if you got a female deputy on scene. >> When an officer attempts to escort her, she suddenly snaps, turning a controlled situation into total chaos. >> All right. Well, we don't right now. We're going to run you back. >> Well, sir, I really don't feel comfortable in this position without a female deputy on >> All right. Well, you're going to have to be. >> So, you're going to assault me. You're going to touch me without my permission. >> No, I'm going to legally do my job, okay? >> You're legally going to assault me and touch me without my permission. >> Can you stand up for me? Stand up. Stand up. >> Stand up. >> You're going to make us make you stand up? >> Don't touch me. >> Stand up. >> Stand up. >> me. You're about to grope my She's TOUCHING >> STOP IT. STOP IT. STOP IT. >> HEY, YOU'RE TOUCHING MY HE'S TRYING TO GRAB ME. HE'S TRYING TO GET ME. >> STOP. STOP. STOP. >> [laughter] >> LET ME OUT. LET ME OUT. LET ME OUT. LET ME OUT. LET ME OUT. >> GET HER. ALL RIGHT. I'M GOING TO GET HER. YOU NEED ANOTHER UNIT? >> ANY INJURIES? >> I'm good. >> You slapped ME IN MY FACE WITH YOUR YOU PIGS! >> GRACE, ARE YOU INJURED AT ALL? >> YES. >> All right. We can call for medics. Grace, STOP. GRACE, STOP. GRACE! STOP. He's going to adjust it. >> Stop >> Stop. Stop. >> Stop. >> You good? >> I'm good. >> STOP. >> STOP. >> CALM DOWN. CALM DOWN. Calm down. CALM DOWN. >> The officers pin her to the ground to prevent further disruption, but that move only intensifies her reaction. >> Calm down. >> You can't adjust it if you move. >> CALM DOWN. WHEN YOU CALM DOWN, I CAN ADJUST IT. WHEN YOU CALM DOWN, I CAN ADJUST IT. All right? >> STOP. >> [screaming] >> YOU KNOW WHAT TIME 3:01? OKAY, ARE YOU GOING TO CALM DOWN? ARE YOU GOING TO calm down? Are you going to calm down? It's a question. Are you going to calm down? Are you going to calm down? We're not going to get you up until we're comfortable that you can remain calm, okay? >> Well, if you have a family member that's not in the home >> Listen to me. >> in the LP office. >> to speak to you. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> It's just fine. Still got a job to do. >> You good? Is that from her? >> I think that's from her. >> Okay. >> You bleeding anywhere? >> Yeah, she's got a cut on [clears throat] her face. >> On her face? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I'll be right there now. >> All right. North County 301, do we have medics en route? >> We have medics en route. >> 10-4, you can advise for a psych eval >> Psych eval. >> and a female offender bleeding from the face. And just document that there was a physical altercation with this subject. >> Given the circumstances, you'd think she would calm down, but the exact opposite follows. >> [laughter] [laughter] >> Grace, breathe. >> Grace, calm down. >> Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, Grace. >> Calm down, we'll grab them. >> [laughter] >> WE'LL GRAB THEM, OKAY? >> [screaming] >> GRACE, BREATHE. [screaming] >> TAKE A DEEP BREATH, GRACE. >> [screaming] [laughter] [screaming and crying] [laughter] >> YOU'RE OKAY. >> YOU GOT TO CALM DOWN, [laughter] OKAY? YOU HAVE TO calm down. STOP. STOP. STOP. YOU NEED TO RELAX, EVERYTHING, OKAY? OKAY. ALL RIGHT. >> [laughter] [clears throat] >> GRACE, YOU HAVE TO TRY TO CALM DOWN, OKAY? >> GRACE, TAKE A DEEP BREATH. FOCUS on your breathing, all right? >> I know that. >> today? >> I'm having a busy day. >> Sorry you got to deal with this pettiness. >> You know, it just That's what That's what we do. Thank you. Can Can we Can we clear the door? >> No. >> We're going to put you on a cot. You have to stand up, okay? >> With the situation taking a toll, paramedics step in to assist. Still, she makes it clear she's not ready to go quietly. >> When we stand you up, are you going to cooperate? >> Okay. We'll take care of it. We'll get her. >> Grace, we need your cooperation, okay? Grace, we're going to have to stand you up so we can sit [laughter] you down. Listen. Listen to me. We've got the paramedics. You got to LISTEN TO US. >> OTHER SIDE. ROLL HER OVER. >> OKAY. >> OKAY, RELAX FOR 1 SECOND. Just relax for one second, okay? Just relax. >> All right, can you walk over to the cot? >> I need a girl. >> I'm going to get her out. I'm going to get her out. Just take a seat right here, okay? All right, can you stretch out your legs for me? Thank you. Okay, sit back. Here, I'm going to borrow that leg really quick. Just say okay and just relax. Okay. Here's just a little bit of straps for safety. We don't We don't have a woman paramedic available right now, okay? Hey, what's your name? >> I need a girl. I need a girl. >> We don't have a female paramedic. Let's go. >> [crying] >> So, where did Who got struck where? >> Uh didn't really I I don't think I really got struck. >> of slammed me backwards. She pushed her legs out like that. >> resisted. I don't think she really struck me or >> Yeah. >> I'm just trying to see if we need to charge you. That's why I'm asking. >> Yeah. If anything, I'm I would think resisting. >> After regaining full control, officers place her under arrest, charging her with felony retail theft of over $1,000, obstruction, and resisting arrest. That's a wrap for today's video. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. And as always, stay safe out there.