These employees didn't wait for payday. Instead, they made extra money while on the clock illegally. Here are five cases workers got busted for stealing midship. Number five, man gets arrested because of toilet paper. Our first case takes us to a Publix where police are called after an employee is accused of stealing merchandise during his shift. Upon arrival, the authorities immediately spoke with the store manager to hear her side of the story. >> Um, he went out the east store with a shopping cart full. >> All this? >> All of this. >> Okay. >> And, uh, he claims he paid for it, but we know he didn't go through no registers. She didn't go through the East register with this. Um, cuz she's the cashier who called us. And, um, so when we approached him, we just asked for the product. >> We're prosecuting, right? Yes. >> All right. Yeah, he's going to be a 15. They're prosecuting this. Good amount of stuff. >> I'll give you a receipt right now. >> It's a good amount of stuff. >> Copy. 105. >> Plus the one item that he took. This is 193 and his item is at least $20. So, it's over $200 worth of stuff. Gotcha. 15 to 14. Does he have any property with him? Should be one or two items. >> Should have >> It's like this, but it's red. >> Toilet paper. >> Yep. Toilet paper. >> Yeah, that's it. We got a whole shopping cart full of other items. He tried to take you be doing a quick show. Amber, you want to ride with me real quick? Yeah. >> It doesn't take long for officers to find their suspect on foot near the store. After confirming his identity, officers move in to secure the male suspect. >> Here we go again. >> A 14 to 15 looks like it's an employee. I ain't saying no. >> Sir, is there a reason why you're here? How can we help you? >> Yeah, I just walked from over here. >> Listen, we're dealing with something right now. >> Oh, >> so I can't answer your questions. 500 Banan Boulevard. If you have questions about that, okay, that's Banyan. Just go turn right. They just think we still got >> We don't We don't do the We don't We don't do the parking. >> I just gave you the solution, sir. I gave you a solution to the problem. >> 500 Bion Bion. Take a right. >> Make a right. >> Correct. >> All right. Yeah. He's going to be a 15 to prosecute him. Good amount of stuff here. >> Want to take it? >> You want to take it? super >> that way you guys get a ha guess I guess might as well do your hand like this >> 15 does he have any property with should be one or two items >> toilet paper and is this yours >> yes sir That's my That's my personal. >> Yeah, that's it. We got a whole shopping cart full of other items. He tried to take care. >> Yeah. >> Be doing a quick show up. >> I'm going to do a show up. >> All right. He did. >> Yeah. >> I thought it was somebody else. >> I thought he might have. >> You want gloves or no? You just want to do raw. >> Yeah. >> With a colleague catching him in the act and the store's HD cameras backing it up, there's little the suspect can say as the cuffs go on. >> N months later. >> So happy my body cam is at its >> I got you. I got you. >> Smile. >> I don't know. >> As right now they No, not you. As of right now, they did say that they want to prosecute. So, I'm gonna take this knife off of you. >> 8:15. Where's the 105? >> I believe CLA s I have the manager on board. We're heading that way. >> What? >> This is my boss. >> You working? >> I don't know. But why they want to prosecute? I ain't I ain't did nothing. I guess you took some items, man. >> So, I'm getting arrested >> right now. Yes. Right now. >> Show me 97. >> I can't. >> Why? >> Huh? >> Why can't you move it? >> Because I ain't do. They got They got everything everything. >> Everything should work out, right? Yeah, but they >> got everything for that. >> No, they got they got everything. >> Got you. They never seen it should work out. >> But they say they want to prosecute. >> Left the store. Not cuz it's in the parking lot. >> No, not that. >> You say the store, right? >> Huh? >> Take that basket out the store. >> Yeah, it was It was in the front of the store. >> Once it leave the store, that's it. It's not because it's still in the parking lot. That's not stolen. It's stolen. Once you leave the store once you go through the store, it's stolen. 231. 231. You about to go 97 on the show. >> Oh man. >> Hey, do me a favor. Face this way. >> So they still want to prosecute. >> That's what they're saying. Okay. >> They just trespass me. >> They're going to do that, too. >> It's a little late for innocence, but the suspect tries anyway, hoping it might earn him some leniency. Well, >> why I got to get arrested? because of the choices you made. >> He's an employee. >> He's an employee. Yeah. >> I guess stealing stealing from the employer. >> I I got to figure out where the I'm curious to know where the shopping cart is at. But it seems like he loaded some things out, went past all points of sale and probably like probably dropped it, but he was he was caught with that. So, >> yeah. What else do you have? Right now it's just that um the Shman >> got a brown bag. >> Yeah. >> Can't make this stuff up, right? >> Big time drama. >> Yeah. >> If they just get that morning detail and then and then I think he left work early. You make me prime. >> Oh, there you go. >> What do you guys need? >> Uh that that brown bag and 239. >> I'll be getting a statement here at >> I'll put I'll put mine on. Okay. >> Listen, we appreciate you cooperating with us. Okay. >> We try to figure this thing out. >> He he he usually he's he he's usually good. Like he just works and stuff like that. Like I know I see it. >> All right, let's do this again. >> You put your hand like this. >> Yeah. You're not going to be able to take that ring or that jewelry with you. >> I got you. >> All right. So, listen. You come come back here with me. >> So, you're going in my car. Just give me some quick seconds. We take those rubber bands out. >> Surprisingly, the suspect offers no resistance as officers escort him to the back of the patrol car. Meanwhile, they begin running his information to verify his identity. the seat. >> So, let me figure out what's going on and we'll go from there. Okay. >> Did he have ID on him? >> 95. >> Yes, sir. I have open warrant in Georgia, but they don't escat. >> Okay. >> So, I'm good. again. >> I'm all right. I don't have no warrants. >> You got the warrant? Not Not here in West. >> Okay. Like you said, out of Georgia. All right. >> What part of Georgia you from? >> I'm from America's Georgia. >> Who? America. >> America's Georgia. Southern County. >> Okay. What's the What's the warrant for? >> Uh I think they for a failure to appear. Like it was for um >> failure to appear. What was the original charge? >> I think aggravated assault. >> It was a misdemeanor though. It was it was something petty. Really? My girlfriend got me locked up. You know what I'm saying? Spelling >> like a message. Okay. >> K E Y O >> I got K A S. >> No, tell her I mean I I gave him I spelled it wrong. >> He lied to you. >> Huh? >> He lied to you. >> He lied to me. >> Yeah. >> That one doesn't go down. You got open door. You That window doesn't go down. >> You heard me? I I did. I learned I cuz I knew I had I had the Georgia warrant. >> You know that's another charge, right? And I feel mad disrespected cuz I came at you correct, bro. >> I I understand. I'm sorry. I just had that Georgia war. I didn't know if y'all was going to lock me up. Look Look, you know me cuz you you've been there. You work around me. I'm sorry. But But I had that warrant though, bro. You understand? >> I I apologize for real. [Applause] Uh, the last one is a social book. >> After misleading officers about his history, there's nothing left for him to do but wait while the officers finalize details and the store compiles the itemized theft report. >> Can you tell me what I'm being charged with? >> Uh, as of right now, is is theft something? I don't know. Pay it through. >> I've been out here with you though, so I I don't know exactly what what it is you took, >> how much how much of a dollar amount you took. >> Bro, what's your man? How long you been having this issue? For a while. >> What you up? What you doing? So that that's not So what you doing? >> You're not getting charged with that. So what you doing? >> Flock. >> You doing flocking? >> Is there any flocking in in on your stuff? >> On my stuff. >> In on you? >> No. >> Cuz I don't want nobody getting hurt. We want to go home just like you want to go home. No. >> So Flocka Flocker got you right now. How long? Been a minute, huh? All right. What? What are them blue and whites? What blue and white? >> Some pills that you had on. You got some blue and white pills on you. >> Where? >> Inside your apron. >> Some blue and white pills. I don't remember having no >> kills. >> So right now it's death as far as I know. I don't know all the detail and it might be that's all I got for right now. The transport ends at the station where officers move the suspect into a holding cell to prepare for questioning. >> You're going to take your shoes off and we're going to step inside the cell. Okay. We're going to here, right? >> Yes, sir. >> Going to here. >> We take the car so you go inside. You got to get the thing out of car. >> Yeah, I got >> Today's date is Thursday, February 8th, 2024. It's approximately 9:43 a.m. I'm currently at 600 Banan Boulevard in the West Palm Beach Holding cell number 1044. This is in reference to case number 24-2359. This is in regards to a theft that occurred at Publix, 375 South Rosemary Avenue. I'm currently present with. Say your first and last name for me, sir. >> The process begins by advising the suspect of his Miranda rightites. Making it clear that the conversation ahead is official. >> You raise your right hand for me. The statement you're about to give is the truth. The whole truth. So, have you got? >> Yes, sir. >> All right. Put your hands down. Before I ask you any questions, I'm going to read you your rights from a West Palm Beach Miranda card. All right. Number one, you have the right to remain silent, not answer any of my questions. Do you understand? >> Yes, ma'am. You have the right to the presence of a lawyer before you make any statements during questioning. Do you understand? >> All right. Make sure you speak loud so I can hear you. >> Yes. >> If you cannot afford a lawyer, you're entitled to the presence of a courtappointed lawyer before you make any statement. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily. Do you understand? >> Yes, I do. >> Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand that? >> Yes, I If at any time during this interview you wish to not answer any of my questions, you got the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> All right. I cannot make any threats or promises to make you give me a statement. Do you understand that? All right. Before you answer any questions, all you're going to do is say, "Officer Jones, read me my rights from this card." All right. The top line right here, boss man, sign your name. Thank you. All right, Mr. Davis, can you tell me what happened today? >> Do you wish to provide a statement in regards to whatever happened at the Publix? >> You did something stupid. >> You did something stupid. Are you able to tell me what you did? And then the suspect reveals something officers weren't expecting. >> Trying to leave with their stuff. >> You tried to leave with their stuff? >> All right. You have a job right now? >> Huh? Okay. Um, was the stuff for you or for someone else? >> For me. >> It was for you. Okay. How did you come in contact with this public [ __ ] Where did you get it from? Found it. >> You found it. When When and where did you find the public shirt? >> Found it in a trash pile. >> You found it on a trash pile? >> What day was that? Do you recall? >> A while back. >> A while back. All right. Okay. Is there anything else that you want to add that I may have forgotten to ask you? >> I'm sorry. >> All right. We'll be ending this interview. In the end, the case was wrapped up with the suspect facing charges for retail theft and possession of illicit substances. Number four, woman was hired to work the register, but she tries to empty it instead. On January 13th, 2022, police were dispatched to a Home Depot following reports of an employee theft worth thousands. Upon arrival, the officers immediately got a full rundown about how the scheme came to light. >> So, nothing runown. All right. Bye. >> But my boss is going to take this one. >> Oh, okay. >> Uh, he'll explain everything. >> Okay. >> Associate 197. >> What's up, old man? >> How you doing? Good. >> So, um, he's been working with us for 3 months and over the 3-month period, she would go into the register, just take cash out of the register. We have it on video. We have documented 17 packets in the other room. Sorry. They're doing the termination on her right now. So once they terminate her, I'm going to bring it to you so you do >> over the 3-month period. We have from 119 1921 175522. He's got it all on a thumb drive for you all documented. Here's basically synopsis of what led to the original confirmed death. Problem was Christmas hit and during Christmas I should just bang this up. So, we stopped the investigation of Christmas, but he continued it in the store. So, not everything's on this packet, but it's on his thumb drive and paperwork that he has. Okay. >> They need that paperwork, too. >> Um, >> or I could do the uh I can do this cash shortage paperwork that >> Yeah, I'll do that one. >> And then on here, so you'll have all the video. Here's all of her information. You'll see all this is snapshots of what's on video. So you'll see her go in pond the money take it and put it in a pocket on this >> three >> basically every time she did see a shortage her go in take the money in the amount that was taken each time >> 3907 flagler 397 >> soon as I walked in 397 her via CCTV >> the property manager says she went to another register 20 so today we sat her back here and she had to register twice today where we got that money back. >> Okay, >> here's her statement. >> According to the district asset protection manager, the suspect had already admitted to stealing, estimating the total at around $5,000 during their internal interview. >> You want to see what she >> cuz she also says here that she stole about 5,000. So you get >> So what happened was when we go through the thing, I say, "How long you been with us?" She says, "How this how long I've been with us? How much on an average, how much do you think you've taken from us each day and in registers?" So then when she gave us the total, I'm like, "Do you think it's as much as $5,000?" And she goes, "Yeah, it probably is." >> Unfortunately, what she tells us and what we have documented are two different worlds. >> And this is all we seek. We don't that's just if she wants to admit to 20 grand and be like, >> "So is that her there's >> Cassandra?" >> She's out. Yeah. And then whoever I'm adding, just send them in here, please. >> Okay. >> Okay. No problem. It's a lot going on. I see. >> She's going to leave one right here. >> And fold it with her fingers. >> Are you clocked in or out? >> You're still in. Okay. >> Just give a few seconds. See how it's tucked under? >> Yeah, it's tucked under. Yeah, >> she drops it there. She's going to pick it up again and fold it. >> She pinched it. >> Yeah. Yeah, I see it. Yeah, fold it. >> She's quick. That's why I asked her when I was interviewing like where were we before here? >> Because like she did it before. Does she have any prior? >> Um, no. She doesn't have uh really any history. So that's, you know, >> she caught on quick. That's the scary thing. Like she was like she going to put the our systems and stuff. >> She goes in >> and right in her pocket. >> Oh yeah, >> that's one of them. See what else? >> Yo, old school cameras four years ago. >> Oh yeah. >> Wouldn't even had a chance. >> Like what is that? What are they doing? >> Is that bad? Oh god. The theft appears to have lasted a full month, which is shocking considering the employee was hired just 3 months ago. >> Something's moving. You don't have the work app. >> Can't see. >> There you go. Folded one right there. >> Tucked it into her palm. >> That one you could still see the tip of the money sticking out in her hand, too. >> Yeah. Yeah, you can see it. Yeah, it's like separated from the rest. She's very cooperative, wasn't she? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> She's very well mannered, too. >> She was ready to go. >> She's smart. She's smart, too. >> She puts that, >> but she's still got it in her palm. >> Yeah. >> And then right in her pocket. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. You're right. You know, if you had uh, you know, like kind of older cameras, you probably wouldn't be able to tell you. >> Oh, man. That was used to be our nightmare. Covert cameras in order to try to >> What about today? You had the >> I didn't save video for today. You want me to? >> She didn't save it. Yeah, >> we took She did take it. >> We took $150 off. >> Yeah. What time did I walk in here? >> I don't know. >> It was literally right after I walked in the door. >> We now hear from the district asset protection manager who explains the evidence in the system that flagged the missing money. >> Um Adam, what's your position here? >> I'm the district asset protection manager. >> Okay. And uh can you tell me uh just why are we here? What happened? Uh back in early December uh we were able to uh review some reports that showed shortages, cash overshort reporting. Uh during that time we identified uh the cashier in question uh last name um had multiple cash shortages. Uh due to that we began our investigation reviewing CCTV. uh at which time we identified um removing funds from the register on multiple occasions and concealing them either in her apron or in her pants pocket. Um due to that we concluded an investigation and on today's date >> uh what was today >> on 113 2022 I responded to the store to speak to me with regards to the cash shortages. During my conversation with um we asked what transpired and what actions she took. She acknowledged both written and verbal that she would um open the register doing cash strip voids, remove funds from the register and conceal them in her apron or in her pocket. She stated the reason she did that is she had a family member that passed away and that she had to help them pay for some funds. When asked how much she took, she stated she thought approximately $5,000. However, documented on paper was just shy of $1,800, which we have CCTV and documentative uh document documented reports of >> Okay. Um and she was hired just as a standard cashier. >> She is a part-time cashier. >> Okay. All right. Um anything else? >> She's been with us about 3 months and per her self- admission, she's been doing it since she's been with us. >> Okay. With the staff's account complete, it's now time to see what the suspect has to say about the allegations. M >> uh can you tell me what happened? What's going on? >> Like when I like I've been he said I've been working here 3 months I guess cuz I came in November, right? >> Like when I just work like I was just taking the funds just so I could like do my granddad down for his cremation. >> So you took this job for your for who? >> No, like I was work like it's just working. But know like with this it's like I was taking the funds off of my grandfather's cremation. >> So your father's cremation right there? >> Yeah, my grand >> Okay. And um wait, what do you mean you were taking funds? Uh what do you mean? >> Like the money from the registers? >> All right. The money that you were stealing from the register. Okay. So that money you were using to donate towards your father's cremation. >> Okay. Um obviously um I mean uh I hope you understand the error in your ways, you know. Uh so you know I mean it's against the law to to steal, you know, from a business. You know, you were getting paid, correct? You're already getting paid and you got your monthly salary or uh paychecks. >> Yeah, weekly. >> Yeah, weekly. Okay. And uh but you know, so you you were taking the the money out of the register. How would you do this exactly? >> Like it was like we got the like the register say do like a cash strip >> just like fold >> cash drop. >> Yeah, you can say cash drop. See >> or strip? You said strip. Okay. >> Okay. And so what does a cash strip mean? >> It's like it's like when the registers like you have they only can have a certain amount in the register. So like if you have like $1,000, you have to drop five. Well, it normally would be more than a thousand, but it'll tell you how much you have to drop. So, like it's like hundreds, 50s, then 20s, tens, fives, ones, and like change. You shouldn't have nothing in your hundreds and 50s spot. You should only have 20s, 10, fives, and ones. >> Oh, okay. >> The suspect's method wasn't exactly complicated. And had the amounts been smaller, she might have gone unnoticed for much longer. >> And so, when you have uh excess money in your in your register, you have to do a strip. We just have to like send it up to the office or I don't know what we >> So what would happen normally if you know um you weren't stealing the money but you know you you understood that there you needed to do a strip on your register. Who would take the money? >> Nobody. We have to put it in like like if it's like this shift daytime you just put it in like a a bottle and you send it up. But if you do night shift you have to just keep it under the register. >> Oh okay. All right. So they have like a specific means for collecting the money and then but it's not to go like in your pocket or something. Okay. All right. So, [Music] >> and you said it goes in like a what what did you call it? One of those >> a bottle. It's like So, how you do it is you put it in like a packet. >> You you like a zipper. You zip it and you put in a bottle and you send it up through like a tube. This tube. Okay. >> Yeah. The bait when you go to like the drive-thru. And so what what's usually the amount that it requires you to do a strip or is there any amount? >> No, it's not no amount. So like how muchever 20 like how much of hundreds and 50s you just put in. So if you got like 1000s you'll put 1000s. If you got 350s you'll put 350s and a computer calculate it out by itself. >> Okay. All right. And so but you were just stripping the the register but then you know not sending it up. You just >> like I was like like I'll just take a 100 and then I'll send the rest like >> Okay. All right. Oh, I got you. So you'd be like, you know, $500. You would take a hundred of it, send the 400 up. Okay. All right. >> All right. Um and uh so what was the when was the first time that you uh >> It had to be in December. >> Okay. Um and uh do you remember how much approximately you've taken? Uh when I did it with AJ and Beth, they total out 5,000. >> With the suspect admitting to the theft, the officers conclude their questioning and prepare to move forward with the arrest. >> So they to her out, too. >> Okay. Um are are you uh you regretful at all for >> Yeah, it it was just like I just have a lot going on. >> Okay. Um do you have anything else for me? >> No. >> Okay. Um, >> they had like we sign like a paper say I could pay it back, but I don't know how we go about that. I don't know. >> Okay. Is that what your intent is? Yes. You Okay. >> Do you remember when you were uh hired here? You just said uh November, right? You say sometime in November. Okay. >> It had I don't know. It was after Thanksgiving, but my first shift was after Thanksgiving. >> Okay. Uh, stand up for me. All right. >> Can we go out this door? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. All right. Turn around. And this week? >> Yeah. Yeah. Make it right. >> Um. >> Oops. >> These all ones. >> Yeah. Are >> these credit cards in your name? Yeah. What's your name? Jon. Guys, do you have anything in your I'm sorry. Do you have anything in your your locker that you need to have? >> No, I never use my locker. >> Okay. All right. We got 110 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 26 $27. The case closes with a suspect facing a felony charge of grand theft for stealing over $5,000. Number three, man can't believe he's being arrested after getting caught stealing. Our next call takes us to a local restaurant after staff report an employee caught in the act of stealing from the company safe. Upon arrival, officers waste no time securing the suspect. Watch what happens next. Hey, Mike. Hey, bro. Put your hand behind your back for me. What's going on? Put your hands behind your back. Just relax in just a second. You're my burrito. Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> Give me place under arrest. >> I'll let you know in just a second. I think it might be under >> that's fair. >> Loosen your >> wrist. Safety 411. >> You have your ID on you? >> You don't have your ID on you? Where do you live? >> I just told you that. I'll explain that to you in a second. >> I just got here from work. What is going on? >> Come on back here. Let's have a Let's have a rest on the wall. >> What did I What the did I do? >> Do you have any weapons on you that I need to know about? >> I don't. >> Okay. And you are Michael Burrito. >> What's your middle name? >> Can I What's going on? I don't understand. >> What's your middle name? >> What did I do wrong? >> Come in here and have a seat. Do you have any weapons on you that that I need to know of? >> Have any weapons? No. >> Okay. Go ahead and have a seat. >> I'm going to leave this. >> Have a seat. >> I'm going to take this off, folks. >> Why am I getting placed under arrest? I I can't go to I can't go to jail. >> Well, you can absolutely go to jail. >> No, I know that. I'm just saying I can't like I >> All right. So, we can talk. I'm going to I'm going to read you some things real quick. That way we can have a conversation. Okay. Sir, >> have you ever been read your constitutional Miranda rights before? >> Yes. >> Okay. So when I ask you a question, I need you to say yes or no. You understand that question. Okay. >> All right. All right. >> Oh, that's safe. >> I talk to some like >> I am going to read you something so you can talk to me. >> Okay. >> Right away, the suspect appears to believe that talking it out with his boss could save him, but that's not how it works. The officers are here for answers, and they'll keep pressing for them. >> You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> I do. Anything you may say may be used against you in court. Do you understand? >> No. >> You have the right to talk to a lawyer before and during questioning. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, one will be provided for you without questioning, without charge. >> Yeah. >> Do you understand? >> No. >> Okay. How long have you worked here at Kiki? >> About I would say about uh four or five months now. >> Four to 5 months. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you have MO and data? >> I don't like most. >> Um, >> I think so. >> You think so? >> I don't yet. >> Okay. This particular Kiki or Kiki in general? >> This just this particular one. >> Okay. You've not worked anywhere else? >> You've not worked any any other Kiki? >> No, I haven't. >> Okay. >> Andy, >> what do you need to talk to Andy about? >> Just I want to talk to him, bro. >> This has nothing to do with that boss. >> What would that have to do with him? I I mean what's going on is what I'm trying to see what's happening. >> You're being investigated. It's a criminal investigation. >> Michael, what's your suffering? >> Um I'm being crim criminally investigated. >> So why am I in handcuffs then? >> Well, that's how we detain people. You understand that, right? >> Yeah, but I mean I'm I'm just saying >> um you know I I haven't done anything. So, I I'm like real confused right now. >> That's what we're here to figure out. >> I just got off of probation. 2 years >> for what? >> Not one violation. >> For what? What did you have probation for? >> Uh it was uh what was it? A burglary to a conveyance. >> Okay. >> I think it was >> vehicle burglary. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um >> should be m i c h a b r i t o. >> My wife's step uh my wife's >> What's your date of birth, Michael? >> 825. my wife's brother. >> You still live at the address? [Music] >> Yeah, that's you, right? >> After confirming his identity, the officers lay out the report they've received and the allegations against him. However, it doesn't take long to see that the suspect's plan is to feain innocence. It's >> your driver's license picture. That's your Okay. So, you've been identified as a person of Well, a person that stole from this establishment. >> What? >> Mhm. >> Stole what? >> Do you want to tell me or no? >> I haven't stole anything from you. I mean, I take food home. That's about it. >> Okay. So, I'm going to lay it out on you. Okay. Cuz I'm I'm already got I've already got all the questions I need answered. I just want to have your side and you to be truthful about it >> and being investigated. >> Correct. cuz you know there are cameras all over this establishment. >> Yeah, I know. >> Okay. To include in this room. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, why would that camera have you >> accessing that safe and taking money out of it if you haven't stolen from this establishment? >> That is safe. >> Correct. >> I have never taken any money out of that safe. >> Why would the camera show that then? And why would people identify you as being the one in there? >> Uh I'm not sure. But I I have never taken money out of that safe. When when did I take money out that suit? >> Yesterday. >> No, I did not. >> Okay. >> No, I did not, sir. Like, can I talk to Andy about this, please? >> No, because that would be in tampering with a witness. >> How? But I'm not arrested. You said that I'm I'm criminally being criminally >> criminal investigations to include witnesses. Yes. >> To include witnesses. Okay. >> Right. So, if you talk to your boss, because again, at the end of the situation is he's the one that's witnessing everything that's occurring. Faced with evidence, the suspect still tries to explain it away with a story that's hard to take seriously >> because it is his responsibility. For some reason, somehow you have you on camera looking right up at that camera, going into that safe, removing the envelope, taking $427 of cash, and putting in your pocket. Yes. >> I never took $427. Did >> you take anything? >> I took nothing. No, I I opened up that safe to look for uh some something else for my arm. Like another type of medicine for my arm. Cuz I have the medicine. >> Why would a medicine be in a safe? >> I didn't open up the safe. >> You just said you did. >> No, I opened up the cabinet to look for more medicine because >> that medicine cabinet is there. And I have gotten band-aids from Pop, my other manager. He's given me band-aids before from that cabinet. >> Is he Tylenol? >> I I don't know. I I I never go into the safe. I never go into the safe. I I I >> So then why would the video have you on it doing it then? >> But I did not take I didn't take It might have had me opening the cabinet. Yes, sir. >> And then removing cash. >> No, not removing cash. I >> There was cash. Why would you do such a thing? >> I didn't I didn't. >> Do you need the money for Christmas gifts or something? Rent or some sort? >> No, sir. I get paid coming. I get paid every bi-weekly, every two weeks. I get paid, sir. >> Mhm. >> So then why would you take the money? I did not take any money at all, sir. >> I I did not. I I opened the >> I already saw the video, right? >> Right. But I didn't take no money. >> It's clear as day it's you. >> Clear as day as me. What? >> Michael, do you see that camera in the corner right there where I'm pointing? Right here. >> Yes, sir. >> Notice this is how safe is >> Do you not see that? How clear that video is? >> So, it's not we're not asking you this out of nowhere. He's asking you these questions for a reason, >> right? >> Your cooperation is key. >> I understand. I already have all the answers I need. >> Right. Okay. So, so, so truthfulness goes a long way. >> Can I please talk to Andy? >> The attempt to talk his way out doesn't stop. If anything, his excuses become more desperate. >> I I have a son that I have to take care of. >> You have You can absolutely go to jail. >> I I not going to let you sit here and talk to somebody into not pressing charges against. >> No, no, no. I wasn't going to I'm not going to do that. I just want to talk to him and see what's going on. >> I told you what's going on. I literally told you exactly what the allegations are against you and your defense is I don't know what I'm talking about. >> What about my son though? >> Whose responsibility is that? >> That's my responsibility, >> right? And I did not take I You got me on video probably opening the the safe the the opening the cabinet. Yes, I probably opened the cabinet, but I did not take from the safe. I did not I pro I opened up the cabinet yesterday. Yes, because my arm if I'm trying to show you I just had surgery on my arm. You >> go ahead and stand up and sit in this chair. >> Stand up. Sit in that chair. >> Sit in that chair. >> Hey, Daniel, can you come uh play a portion of the video for me or just have me have access to it so that way I can play it? >> Yep. >> Are you comfortable being in the same room as it? >> He's very adamant that he didn't. >> All right. Dan, >> this is the only I'm not I'm not I'm telling you not to talk to I didn't do anything, Dan. >> Okay, he's going to play you the video. >> Okay, fine. >> To prove >> that it's true. >> Fine. I All right. All right. Look, I didn't take anything out that safe. >> Okay. This video is going to show you different. Here's the video. >> All right. >> Damn. >> You have to do this, Dan. I have a son I have to take care of. Dan, >> I'm taking out my paycheck. >> That's you. >> Take my paycheck. Why would you want to take something out of your paycheck if it wasn't if nothing was taken? That's you, right? >> If he's saying that I took something% you. >> Yeah, I'm on my phone, >> right? That's you. Just wait. >> What? Yesterday? [Music] >> That's you 100%. >> Yeah. Mhm. >> You're watching the camera. Oh, open there. >> I'm looking. I'm looking. >> For privacy reasons, the video has been partially blurred at the request of the police department. However, the unaltered version reportedly shows the suspect removing money from the safe and concealing it in his pocket. And now watch how the suspect reacts as he comes face to face with evidence of his own actions on camera. >> Take the envelope out. >> There's no envelope. Look, there's envelope. Look at your hands. Look right there. Cash. >> What is that? >> That is cash you're putting in your pocket. >> You didn't take anything, though. >> That is cash that I put in my pocket, >> right? >> Did you forget about that somehow? >> No. You understand? Now you've obstructed my investigation. You've lied to me. >> All right. I'm sorry. >> You have two felony charges now when all I wanted you to do >> I don't need two. No. No. Sir, sir. Sir, >> because this is BS. This is ridiculous. >> Oh, I can't do anything about this. >> No, please. Can we just >> If you would have been honest with me, I would have reduced it. But you weren't honest. >> Reduced what? >> To just theft. Now you got a felony. >> No, this All right, sir. Two felonies. >> Sir, please. Sir, please. Listen to me. >> You had a chance. You know this game. >> No, I'm just listen to me. Listen to what I'm saying. Wait, listen. >> You can't go to jail. >> Yes, you can. Absolutely you can. >> Okay, fine. If you're going to take me to jail, >> I have no choice. These are felony charges. >> Who's pressing charges? >> This establishment. >> Why? >> You stole their money. >> You just stole their money. I >> If I could >> And you're an employee. That's a theft. >> All right. Well, I apologize. If I could just >> That has nothing to do with a talk. >> You had the ability to tell the truth and you lied. You still lied. I showed it to you on camera and you still want to say you didn't do it. >> All right. Listen, I'm sorry that I did that. My bad. I understand. >> You act like I'm stupid. Like Officer Dharma Lingham's stupid. Like your bosses are stupid. >> I think they're stupid. >> That's disrespectful, dude. So go ahead and stand up. >> Hold on. Let me >> go ahead and stand up, sir. Sir, please stand up. I'm sorry, sir. Wait. Wait. >> Come on. We're going. You have no Don't do Don't make this worse. We got everything out of here. >> To the left. >> No. Can we go out to the back, please? >> To the left. I got parked in front. >> Well, actually, you know what? If you want to hold him, I'll bring him out back. >> We're going to take him out the back. Yes, >> sir. >> Does he have anything you need off of him? Like his shirt or anything like that? >> No, sir. With everything seemingly settled, the officers prepare to load him into the patrol car. But before he's even inside, he makes a statement so unexpected, it leaves the officer speechless. You ever taken anything else? >> I never took $400 out of that safe though. >> It was 40 bucks. >> So it went from I never took anything to it was $40. >> Michael, you have a pathological liar mentality. >> Saying you have you said you got me on camera. >> Yeah, I showed it to you and you still are going to say that you didn't take anything. >> I didn't say I didn't take anything. >> Well, it went it started that way. >> Well, I'm just trying to tell you >> which is absolutely ridiculous. was trying to tell you that you want me to tell you the truth every time and everything. >> You had that opportunity way before all this. >> I don't understand. >> I had to show you an actual footage. >> $400 came from. >> Yeah. That's the amount that you stole, sir. >> I only took >> That's what was missing. >> That's not the amount that I stole. >> That's the amount you're being charged with. Spread your >> feet for Am I going to have a bond at least? >> You should. I don't know how much it's going to be. >> I drive in. >> Can I Can I call my dad >> at the jail? They'll give you the opportunity to >> my phone just to let him know. >> Have a seat >> cuz he he's by himself and he has heart issues. Just call them on my phone. Please >> have a seat. Put your feet in. Please. >> Yeah, they're not meant to be comfortable. >> No, just a little. >> In the end, he's processed and charged with theft. Number two, the manager who turned his job into a $42,000 blunder. This case involves one of the most expensive thefts we've seen. This centers around a major fraud investigation involving a former home therapy manager accused of spending $42,000 of company funds at two gentlemen's clubs. The theft didn't come to light until after he resigned, but it was enough to spark an internal review and a police investigation. On June 6th, 2023, authorities finally managed to interview the suspect. How you do? Okay. Um I'm glad you are honest and upfront. Obviously, uh I want to hear your side cuz obviously I think there's some personal stuff going on according to uh but before we get into I just want to just confirm you are who you are. So first name is John or Johnny. >> John. >> J O HN. Okay. So obviously you know that uh this is a criminal investigation. Before I speak to you about the investigation because I do want to know hear your side of it. Um I have to read your rights. Have you ever memorized your rights before? All right. Cool. I am going to uh read you your rights. I'm required to warn you before you make any statement that you have the following constitutional rights. One, you have the right to remain silent. I'll answer any questions. Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily given. You have the right to the presence of representation of a lawyer of your choice before you make any statement and during any questioning. All right. So I'm going to have you sign this. This is not an admission of guilt at all. It's just understanding what I just read you. Any questions? That's all I got. >> Good. Dude, I'm going to be completely honest with you. As a man, I you are a year older than me and I saw this case. I'm like, there is absolutely no way, no [ __ ] hell, that somebody can spend $42,000 at a strip club. And I looked at it twice. I'm like, there's no way until obviously we went there and saw. I still think it's like hard to believe. Although I give you props, I'm not going to lie, cuz that is hard to do what you did. Um, besides that, all jokes aside with that, I was told a lot of good things about you. that you had a very important job, uh, that you made decent money or above average money, and you were an important piece of this team. >> The officer's first question cuts straight to the point. How did this man end up spending company money at a gentleman's club, especially while holding down a well-paying, stable job? >> So, just explain to me what's what's going on. Don't don't worry about the strip club part of it right now. just the the back the back end the first part >> just >> like what what got you like to where you were or personal stuff? I mean just personal stuff like mentally >> I just collapsed >> right >> basically I um >> my mom's been in and out of the hospital >> my brother was in ICU >> Mhm. >> Um he had a 20 foot fall by fractures in his head. Um was on life support when I saw him. >> God. >> So where was that? >> In Texas. Okay. >> Austin, Texas. Um, actually I flew out there for work and I had to deal with that like as soon as I got off the plane. That was the first thing that was the first phone call I got. >> So that that's what I was kind of All right. So So you do have a brother in Texas and you did have work stuff in Texas. So it was just a coincidence that it was both in in he came in he well I knew that he lived in Austin. >> Okay. Um but he came into the hospital at John Doe. Um unidentifiable >> and um the caretaker was able to find my number in his apartment and that was the call that I got as soon as I got off the plane. >> Oh wow. >> So I had to rush to the hospital with that and >> you know it's just a lot. >> Do you remember what hospital that was? >> Um >> is he doing okay now? >> Yeah he's he's in rehab. >> Um you know they're just trying to get him cognitively better. >> Right. Providing speech physical therapy. Um, he's approving. >> So, um, >> what what day was that? You remember? >> Not off the top of my head. >> April sometime. >> Does that sound right? >> Had to be. Yeah. >> All right. So, you go there. He's in the hospital. You deal with him. You're supposed to do some work stuff. And what happens with the work stuff? >> I didn't get to it. Just couldn't. >> And you were in contact with who? >> Uh, Dan Hagerty. Unfortunately, the ripple effect of his decisions reaches home, leaving his family to face the aftermath. >> Um, after that trip is when you come back home. >> I come back home and deal with that, deal with my mom, the demands of work. It just just got a lot, you know, just mentally just got a lot. >> Um, I was having, >> you know, in in our role, the therapists are a commodity, right? So, we had a lot of therapists that resigned. A lot of therapists that were threatening to resign if I didn't call them back in like five. It was just I I just couldn't do it anymore, >> right? >> I just couldn't mentally I couldn't. I was coming home. I was disconnecting from my kids, disconnecting from my wife, barely talking to them. I had no, you know, I was an avid gym goer. >> Wasn't doing that. I just mentally I wasn't there. >> Was it for this like two week month time frame or was it prior to that as well? It was just I mean it was a lot prior but then just >> everything just kind of piled on man. It was just back to back to back and I just >> What was prior if you don't mind me asking? >> Um my mom fractured her hip. I had to fly out to Colombia. Um just ongoing health issues with my mom. >> Even though my my brother is there like he's he's not he's not there to support my mom. Like >> So you have a brother in Colia? >> Oh no no it's it's the guy. >> Oh the same one in Texas. Okay. So he's he's been kind of off the radar, right? So it's just it falls on me, >> you know, just everything falls on me when it comes to my mom >> and um >> yeah, I just again the demand of work just a lot, you know, and I >> I stuck around because of that, because of the financials, you know, I >> I have debt, I have, you know, I support my mom financially, you know, my family. >> Yeah. >> So I just >> You got bills to pay. I >> tried to do the best I could, you know, I could. I tried to do the best I could. And >> does your wife work? >> She does. >> Okay. She does. Um, but yeah, I mean, stay in cope. >> To his credit, the man doesn't attempt to deny the allegations. From the start, he admits to misusing the company funds, openly detailing the timeline of the entire scheme and how it all began. Unfortunately for him, remorse and full disclosure aren't enough to erase what's already been done or the serious consequences that follow. Um, with that being said, I'm just going to be completely honest with you, and I know you're being honest with us cuz so far we haven't hit a hiccup yet and everything's been pretty much on point. Um, you know that at scores, every time that you sign your name on that credit card, you had to put your thumb print, you had to sign your name, they had to write the credit card number on there. It's on a video, audio video. So, >> and a copy of your ID on your >> and and your ID. So, it's not like they're covering themselves on a business perspective because they can't say, "Hey, you know, I was blacked out. I don't know what's going on." Blah blah blah, whatever the case may be. They forced me to do this, you know, whatever. So, I'm not throwing it out there to honestly to embarrass you or whatever you want to call it. But there were eight transactions. It's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. You can look at those there. There are eight transactions. Obviously, it's all your uh I know it's small, but it's your ID, your thumbrints on there. Uh your signature, and it goes from like 1:30 all the way until like almost 9 in the morning. So, they actually like kept the place open for you because you were like high rolling, like doing your thing. Pretty impressive, actually. Um, so that's all you, right? Your thumb print, your your ID, company's credit card. Um, this is where I think it's like a little bit crazy. >> After wrapping up the questioning, the officer takes a moment to speak with the suspect, explaining what comes next in the legal process and how he should proceed moving forward. I mean it I'm just thinking about my son, my 11-year-old right now. >> Mhm. >> And I get it 100%. The thing that you have to realize is this, you know, everything that we do in life, there's and you know this there there's right and wrong consequences for every action that you do. Um, however you want to tell him. Obviously, what happened is on you, but once you get past this, it's not like you're going you're not a you didn't anybody. It's not a violent crime. You're not going to capital punishment, stuff like that. It's you have to face whatever it is. Once you're out, you're out. If you face obviously the in between time, um but obviously from now until you get out is going to be tough, but just think about it. It's not hanging over your head anymore. Regardless, this would be hanging over your head until if you faced reality. And it could be it could have been worse. They could have grabbed you when you're driving your car with your kids, tow the car, the whole nine yards. >> You know, it's it's it unfortunately it happened at the house when everybody was home. But, um, now it's over for the most part, and you just take the you got to go go with the next step. That's it. And this maybe open your eyes a little bit and say, "Hey, you know, my son and daughter are obviously more important than myself." And going out for on a binge for for 9 hours, >> maybe you got out of your system. >> Yeah. And the time between now and you know the court and all that stuff is going to be super important for your son you know because if you are you know concerned about what he's seeing then if you spiral out of control again during this time then that's obviously not yeah not a good plan. So like you said this is a step got it over with you can only move forward. In the end, the man was charged with grand theft. Number one, woman was supposed to be caring for someone. Instead, she got caught shoplifting. Our final case takes us to Hoboken, New Jersey, where officers responded after Shopright staff reported a woman concealing merchandise and attempting to leave without paying. Here's what happens when police arrive. >> Hello. Hi. >> How are you, sir? >> What we got? >> So, unfortunately, lady here, um, she only paid like $64 worth of items, but she concealed $9473 and failed to pay for them at the register. >> Okay. How does she conceal them inside there? >> Um, in the car and in the bag. >> Okay. >> All righty. >> You have a receipt for us? Oh, yeah. Right here. >> You have your ID? >> Yes. >> Okayh. Can I get it, please? [Music] >> The items that she did pay for, where are they right now? In here. >> That's what you did pay for. >> Are they separated or they >> Yeah, they're separated. So everything she >> So everything that she took, you guys got >> You're a new You're a resident in New York. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Okay. >> All right. So you're going to be placed under arrest. >> Um I have to go back. >> That's just what we have. >> Go back to work. >> Have you ever been arrested? >> No. >> So most 99% you're going to be released on a summon. We just have to process you. >> I have to go back to >> There's nothing we could do about that, man. >> You should have uh never done this at this point. All right. So, I need you to stand up. >> I have to call I have to call my job. >> Okay. We'll figure that out once we get up to headquarters. Okay. >> Uh please. >> I I could I have to call them right here to tell them. >> We We can't do that right now. We're going to have to do it at headquarters. So, we'll be up there within a couple minutes. Can you do me a favor? Just Is that your jacket? >> Yes. >> All right. You can put it on and then place your hands behind your back. >> Officers confirmed the suspect's identity as 63year-old Gail Wells. >> You're working right now? >> Yes. >> Where do you work at? >> Um >> Amazon. >> No, no, no. We Webster. I had taken care of an old lady. She >> on Webster. Okay. >> And I have to go back. Nobody there with her. >> Okay. We're going to have to figure it out at headquarters. You put your jacket on. >> Do I have to go? Yes, you do. >> What's your phone number? >> Behind your back, please. >> 111. >> Let me call Brian. >> Ma'am, we can't do this right now. We're going to we're going to allow you >> to let them know. Give give me the phone. We're going to allow you to call once we get up to headquarters, which will be in 15 minutes. Okay. >> Would you just roll up your sleeves for me, please? >> Oh, yeah. It's inside here. >> Yeah. >> However, you comfortable like that or like you've never been arrested before? >> No. >> Ever in your life? >> No. >> Okay. All right. So, most likely you'll be released on a summon, which is like a ticket to appear in court. >> 11 receipt. >> You know where you put the receipt? >> Yeah. Just have a female meet up at headquarters, please. Do you have anything else in your pocket? >> No, I guess phone. >> Just your phone. >> I'm going to put the phone in your property. >> In total, Gail attempted to conceal nearly $95 worth of merchandise. Unfortunately for her, that means a trip to the station to be booked and processed. >> Yeah, we're going to have one female 1025. >> Just get us a case number, please. >> Yep. Welcome. I told you >> number 868 >> 8604-860 8 and uh you just so I can email you. [Music] >> No cash. I put the >> Yeah, it's not responding. You can cancel. [Music] >> He's in the system already. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Well, you all right. Just uh let me go in front of you. I'll let you Okay. >> Just in case. Just rush step. [Music] in this 13. [Music] Gail may regret her decisions, but the damage is done. Beyond the legal trouble, she won't be clocking in at work for the rest of the night. We're going to have a seat in his back seat. It's tight. >> Yeah. >> Just step out. Step out. >> I don't want it to cut into this one, right? >> Yeah. Step down. [Music] That's better. >> Oh boy. >> All right, we got to have a seat. It's going to I gave it a lot more room, so it's not going to be comfortable, unfortunately, but be good. I'm just going to have to lean over you to give him the seat belt. >> Yeah, you could grab the seat belt from the other side. >> Soon as I get >> Yeah, we'll have you call. >> So, like I said, you never been arrested. You don't have any warrants. You You'll be released on a summon. >> Which will be >> tonight within an hour or two. >> It'll take us an hour. >> Yeah. that you'll be there within an hour or two. >> So, >> all we have to do is fingerprint photograph you, do a quick report, you're going to get a ticket to appear in court, and we'll release you. >> Okay. >> As long as you don't have any warrants. Okay. >> No, I don't. I could. When I call him, I should tell him like in 2 hours. >> Yeah. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> In the end, Gail is charged with shoplifting and released pending her upcoming court appearance. Think they'll be making better choices next time? Let me know in the comments and I'll see you in the next