So, what's going What's going on? >> Uh, we went through a little few issues at home and uh I took cash from the store. >> I don't even check. I mean, I'll print the receipt just in case I need to bring it back, but I don't even check the receipt on how much I spend. >> Most people go to work to earn a paycheck, but these employees seem to have something else in mind. Some employees believe they're in the clear after stealing. They're wrong. Payroll manager thought she'd never get caught. On February 26th, 2025, officers responded to a business after management reported that a long-time employee had allegedly been stealing from the company. Here's what happened when the police arrived. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> How are you? >> Just sign off for me real quick. Okay? >> This is the phone number for her. >> Okay. >> I won't be able to keep it. >> Yep. >> Yeah, they can go with me. >> All right, I'm going to put this in your bag. Yes, ma'am. >> Can I have everyone? >> They have to go in the back. Yes, we have to wait for the handcuffs. >> And where is your car? >> You have to wait for the car. It's coming now. We don't We can't transport. We drive cars like you guys, normal cars. >> Can you just stay back? >> Yeah, yeah. Uh, they won't They won't be long. Just stand there, just like >> And what are the charges? >> We'll We'll talk about that. We'll go back to the office, okay? >> Sure. Can I stay here? >> Sure. Yeah. Yeah, I put her Put the number in here. He'll write it down on a piece of paper for us so she can take it with her. >> Where is she? >> Right now, she's going to the district office. Yeah, we're going to Pompano station right now. >> And how will I be able to get an attorney for her? She has to reach out to an attorney. How does that work? >> You have a cell phone number? >> She has She can get a public defender. >> is she's more than likely going to get a bond. >> Today? >> Probably by tomorrow. >> So, I'm going to be in a room So, I have to stay overnight and then I see the judge in the morning. >> Magistrate in the morning, yeah. >> Magistrate in the morning and then they'll tell me what the bond is. >> If they give you a bond. >> Okay. Whatever you need, just call me. Uh If I If I call an attorney and I give them her name, they'll be able to find her, right? Okay. Is that what you want? >> Yeah. >> The employee had reportedly worked as the company's bookkeeper for almost 10 years before being let go. However, with the current allegations, the officers are here to question her. >> Absolutely. Okay, can you make this quick and smooth? Okay, good. >> As quick as possible. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> What's up, dude? Stop right here. Stop right here. Close the door. Just a 19. >> Okay. >> That's it. Thank you. How long did you work there for? >> I worked there for 11 years. >> Okay. And what did you do there? >> I did their bookkeeping. >> Okay. So, do you know why you're here today? >> Nope. >> Any idea? >> Nope. >> Okay. So, they they they they told me from the last uh you worked there for 10 years, you said? About 10 years? Um that you're you know, stealing money from them. >> Okay. >> And they had documentation and everything showing that. So, that's why I'm here trying Trying your side of the story because >> Documentation, interesting. Can't imagine I I It's it's for I'm being falsely accused because I didn't steal any money. >> Okay. So, if you did all the payment, right? So, >> Mhm. >> they told me they have an IRA there, right? And they contribute to their IRA like if you contribute to your IRA, they would match up to a certain percentage, correct? >> Yeah. >> Okay, do you remember roughly how much that certain percentage was? >> Um I believe it's usually around two, maybe 3%. >> Okay. >> Something like that. >> So, how much roughly did you get? >> I still had that account open. >> Okay, so how much So, if you put in just say you put in $10, how much would they match on that $10? >> They matched up to I don't remember what they matched to. Up to 3% maybe. >> Okay. So, >> really recall exactly. >> If you can remember it's a it is a personal question, but how much were you making every two weeks there? Just to give a I guess estimate. >> Um say two grand. >> Okay. >> According to the complainant, the bookkeeper allegedly manipulated company records to conceal missing funds. Now, investigators are working to determine whether the allegations hold up. >> So, say you two grand, so how much would you put in every paycheck to your that IRA and then how much would they they match it roughly? >> I think I was doing 2% and they were matching 2% I think. >> Okay. So, around 40 bucks roughly you give or take? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, on the >> Well, actually probably 50 bucks. >> Okay. >> Now that we talked about it. Because I would fluctuate it. I would say okay. >> Yeah, you can change it whenever you wanted to. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. >> So, what they showed me is that sometimes that 50 bucks would turn into 400 bucks. >> 400? >> 400. >> I couldn't afford 400 to be changed. >> And you weren't putting into it. >> Oh, they were? >> You were able to change it cuz you were the bookkeeper to change it to the to that dollar amount to what they matched you for. >> [snorts] >> And to just say 400 bucks, you would have to make about like 12 grand every two weeks, right? So, that's why That's what they were showing me, right? >> Really? >> Yeah. Cuz everything's documented on the computer. >> Okay. >> So. And you weren't doing that? >> No. >> So, how how does pop up on their end then? >> I don't know. >> Cuz they wouldn't they wouldn't have called the police for, you know, if >> I understand that, but I would never try to scam the company. For my 11 years, I was nothing but loyal. >> Yeah. >> You know? And I did the 401K just like I did everybody else's. >> Mhm. >> I didn't change mine in any way. So, they're saying that I would put in 2% and the company put in 400? >> Sometimes. Yeah. >> Sometimes? >> Sometimes, not all the time. >> And they have documentation? >> Yeah. >> Interesting. >> So, did you have access to like other bank accounts and everything like that? >> I did for a while, and then the daughter-in-law started working there. >> The officer presses for more details about the bank account access, but the woman appears reluctant to say much. >> Um, was there like a certain username or like how did you log in? Was it like how could they tell who logged into the account is what I'm asking. >> Everybody had different usernames. >> Okay, was it like your work email or something like that? >> I don't remember. It was 2 and 1/2 years ago since I left. >> Yeah, no, I know. I'm just asking. So, that's documented, right? As well. When you log in, anytime you log into just say your email, that's all It's >> Mhm. So, they have that as well. Every time you log into the business account, time, date, and everything like that, right? >> Mhm. >> So, they can see what you were doing in the business. >> and what's funny is that they mentioned that to me the day that we separated. And he's like, "What Why do you have access to this bank account?" Well, if I don't have access to it, how can I log How can I get permission to log into it >> Yeah. >> if I don't have access to that account? >> Yeah, yeah. >> If I don't have access to that account, how can I change it for me to be shown on it? That's okay. >> The the The thing is that it was just like all the money that it was being changed was only being to you. It would have been different if if it was going to everybody >> Mhm. >> and there's only there's not just one person doing the books and it's only going to you, right? >> Right. >> So, that's why it's showing that everything's logged into under you under you as well. Um Cuz they also >> what So, I my logins What do you mean by I in >> you know, they can show like they showed me when you logged into the QuickBooks account and able to change stuff. >> Oh, QuickBooks or the bank account? >> Which is attached to the bank account, correct? >> Right, right. >> Yeah. So, they can I I saw all those logins as well for over the past 10 years that you worked there. >> All right, logins for QuickBooks. >> And then you can see the adjustments that occurred and everything like that. >> Adjustments. What adjustments? >> Like you getting an extra pay to your IRA IRA into your account. >> The questioning continues, but the woman remains careful with her answers and avoids getting into too much detail. >> So, this is all over an IRA situation. >> No. >> There's more. >> Yeah. Jasmine, I was there for about an hour and a half talking with them this morning, getting everything I possibly could. >> Uh-huh. >> So, if I didn't feel like I had enough, you wouldn't be here today. >> Mhm. IRA and and what else? >> So, >> Oh, bank. Login? >> Yeah. Um did you ever have a cell phone through the business? >> Yeah. >> They paid for the uh cell phone. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Well, they're telling me you did it. >> Did what? >> That you did it. >> I did it what? >> Hey, she's she's going to talk. So, he This is This is my partner. He's just going to talk to you about This is what we were talking about at the beginning, okay? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, what about the cell phone? >> We'll We'll get back to that. Let him do this so he can get going. >> So, I'm I'm going to tell you right now I'm going to be honest with you. I know he's got other stuff he's got going on on the his side. >> Okay. >> I only got called to help him sort through the copious amounts of pills you have. I need to state something. Right now, I have enough to charge you with trafficking. Okay? Because you cannot present me a prescription right now. The way you had it commingled with the other is in my training and experience a way that a lot of people who are using opioids or trafficking will try to conceal their Okay, I just got off the phone with an attorney from the [ __ ] unit who told me that a future prescription does not absolve you of the fact that you're sitting up with no prescription present. It's not in the proper bottle. And there's nothing in your property right now that has anything that says you were prescribed that. >> The woman is now facing questions about suspected illegal substances, but just as before, she remains extremely careful with her answers. >> So, unless you had something that said, and even still, we're kind of on the fence because had you have got it filled in January, February, whatever prior to this incident, >> Uh-huh. >> it needs to be in that bottle so I can verify, "Hey, you got this many pills that day. This is the doctor who gave it to you. >> [clears throat] >> Because you're sitting on probably almost 20, 30 pills. >> Mhm. >> Between broken ones and that. >> And to be honest, that's just so I have them for when I go to work or whatever, but I can even call we can call my doctor's office. >> So here's the deal, okay? We don't have the time to sit around and and try to make these work for you, all right? >> Mhm. >> The end of the day, looking at here, you got that last filled in 2023. >> That's the wrong prescription. >> Based on what I'm seeing, there's nothing that can prove that. So, you're already going to take a ride on based on what he's got. This is going to be secondary to that. >> Can we call the doctor's office? >> We can't do that. That's something you're going to have to do you're going to have to do when you go to court. But as of right now, it's based on what I'm seeing, what I'm not being proven with, at the end of the day, yes, I'd like to take your word for it, but you can't One, you can't have all your prescriptions co-mingled like that. >> It was like four different pills in one. >> Cuz technically, all of that alone, and he he's probably going to have to charge you with it based on the circumstances of the case. Having those not in the proper bottle, prescription legend that you only have two things that are prescription legend to you. >> Mhm. >> Okay, even though they're not controlled substances, you still cannot be in possession of that without a prescription. It's still an offense. You can't just It's It's like the hodgepodge bowl at a freaking, you know, college party where everybody throws pills in a thing. When you're carrying it, it's like medical, right? If I have medical, I mean, it still has to be in a prescription bottle with my name, when it was filled, quantity, and everything. Because at the end of the day, you're supposed to be dosages one pill per day. >> Even when confronted with evidence related to the controlled substances, the woman remains unwilling to admit any wrongdoing. >> If I get filled on January 1st, and it's supposed to expire on February 31st, I shouldn't still be >> oh, right there. Right there. >> Yes, it says delayed. >> Yep, cuz I'm trying to get it get it filled. >> You can't get it filled. You're not understanding what I'm saying. >> The last filled. >> You're sitting >> Oh, the last filled. >> You're sitting on almost 40 pills. >> Yeah. >> You haven't got it refilled. And you The last time it shows filled was December. So, somewhere in between December of 2023 and March whatever or April because it's delayed, >> Mhm. >> you somehow or another got in possession of 16 >> Cuz I've been filling them every month. >> You haven't. >> Yes, I have. I have. I promise. >> at your history. So, that's going to be on you to prove in court. So, now you either help yourself is whoever you're filling it with, which is the bigger problem, either a doctor's giving you a bogus filling up your prescription or you're getting it from somebody on the street. >> Oh, no. >> That's the way to help yourself. So, before I walk out this door, that's your option. You're going to be honest with me and tell me where you're getting your script. So, again, you're being charged. You're not being proven guilty. That's going to be on you and the onus in the court to figure out when you got it filled, how you got it filled, and all that stuff. You can bring that with your attorney to court when you're dealing with your other stuff, and you can handle that side of the investigation, okay? But as of right now, based on the circumstances and facts I have in front of me, he he's going to end up charging you with that. Okay? Step out there for a minute and tell me you're okay. So, give me Give me your >> Can I go to the bathroom again? I'm sorry. >> With the questioning complete, officers moved to take the woman into custody and wrap up the case. >> And of course, hearing all this information makes me want to go even more. >> I know. I know. I get it. Um You put You can put your hands in the front again for me. All right, just face that way for me, please. >> No, he's actually there with her. Okay, come on. >> The investigation ultimately concluded with the woman facing charges of grand theft, fraud, and trafficking of an illicit substance. This retail manager took things too far, then got caught. On July 29th, 2025, officers were dispatched to Macy's after reports of an employee theft investigation involving one of the store's managers. [music] Here's how the case unfolded. >> Um he's a He's my daughter inside. >> Hello. >> Hi. How are you? >> Yeah, fine. >> Um he's in there. It's hard to say cuz he's in in the back. It's uh he's actually a manager. Um Yeah, he's a he's a manager. He's been with the company for a while, so he's been conducting refund fraud. You know, um taking merchandise from the floor, refunding um returning it, and taking the cash. He's in the back room. >> Um All right. So, how how long has he been doing this? >> Um from what the statement I'm reading right now, my my senior investigators they're with him right now, and he admitted to to have been doing it since January, I believe. The total amount is like 2,000. >> 2,000? And when's the last time he's done it? >> Um I have I have the paperwork there. I'm just starting to step um type up the statement right now. >> Okay. All right. So, is he just he's just refunding it? Basically, he's >> I have not the full purchase, so he's picking up merchandise from the second floor and doing the returns and all the purchases and taking the cash. >> Okay. How many he's taking the cash? Okay, okay. All right. All right. Yeah, I got it. I got >> The officers have heard the allegations. Now, they head to the room where the suspect is waiting. >> Hello. >> Do you want me to step out? >> Uh well We We have to talk to I think you first or somebody else. What's going on? >> Okay. I didn't know if you talked to somebody >> did. We're just getting a little bit more information on this stuff and then we can >> Okay. So this is Derba Dot who goes by Ronald. >> Okay. >> Um he is a manager here at the store. >> Okay. >> Um and I came in to discuss with him today some things that were going on in the store. >> Okay. >> And that involved him processing some fraudulent returns in order to take the cash. He found himself in a in a spiraling financial situation. >> Okay. >> Um where he needed cash and so it's about 20 $2,239.08. >> Okay. >> Um and it has happened since this year starting in January. >> In January, okay. >> Yeah. >> All right. Um Do you know the most about what's going on? >> Daisy is doing the affidavit. >> Okay. All right. Um Are you all Are you all done with him or Okay. >> Okay. >> Um >> I can step out if you would like >> Yeah. We'll we'll talk to him for a minute. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> All right, boss. So I got to read you your rights. >> Yeah. >> Your rights so you know your rights as a person, okay? Before I ask you some questions. You have the right to remain silent. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Anything you say may be used against you in court. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> 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 before questioning without charge. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Has anyone threatened you or promised you anything to get you to talk to me? >> No. >> With the Miranda warning out of the way, officers turn their attention to the allegations and see whether the suspect is prepared to talk. >> So, what's been what's going on? >> Uh went through a little few issues at home and uh I took cash from this store. >> Okay. How long have you been doing this for? >> The beginning of the year. Yeah. >> And what's the beginning of the time frame? >> Uh January or February. >> Okay. So, you've been doing it for since January till till now? >> Yeah. >> Okay. How how how How are you doing it exactly? You were just taking cash from the cash register? >> Yeah, I just do a return and just kept the cash. >> Okay. So, you you would do the returns >> Yeah. >> the sales of the uh all Okay. And what Why? >> I was going through a lot of a lot of financial issues and uh I lost my place and you know, that's uh It was just a downward spiral. Someone moved out from the house and then I I just poor decision making. >> I I got you. I got you. I mean >> And you know, you was wrong but it was just this or that, you know, the options. So, it was poor decision. >> When was the last time you actually did it? >> Probably 3 weeks ago. >> 3 weeks ago? Got you. Uh all right. How long have you been working here then? >> Uh yeah, 3 years. >> So, you've been here 3 years? >> Been here for a while. You're a manager. >> Yeah. >> How long have you been a manager? 3 years? >> Yeah, cuz I came from New York. It's a different lifestyle. >> Okay. I got you. I got you. I got you. I got you, man. >> It's just again, poor decision making. Sorry. I was responsible for Park. >> right. Where where you living at now? >> Um I live in Maspeth, Park. >> Maspeth, okay. All right. Um give me a second. Um let me see what's going on. >> Mhm. >> Um You gave us your ID already and everything? >> I got >> All right. Um Was this mostly clothing items that you were doing? >> Yeah. >> Okay. And you said since January, February times? All right. I'm going to talk to him real quick and you stay here. >> While one officer continues speaking with management, another remains with the suspect who proves to be surprisingly cooperative throughout the wait. [music] >> What part of New York are you from, man? >> Queens. >> Queens? I used to work in Queens. I moved down here last year. >> Yeah, I moved down a couple of many years before you guys just to change in the Just things just >> New York food is different, man. >> Yeah. >> Um Here we go. Uh Okay. Queen theft. >> And what else? >> Queen theft. >> Um What's the difference in an employee? >> Theft two. >> So, what was the dollar amount? >> I think it like fraud but what what charge level? I don't know. >> Fraud. Excuse me? >> It's theft through the fraud. >> Theft through the fraud? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> So, I'll let you look at that statute. We're going to charge both. Um using the old grand theft of your six. >> Okay. >> So, we're still charging both. >> For the amount? >> Yes. Sixteen months. >> Sixteen months and it's defrauding the company. >> Okay. >> So, multiple times. >> Okay. >> So, >> All right. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Sixteen months. We're holding the car for now and then um we're going to just take it. >> Okay. >> All right. All right. Uh I'll hold on to this right here. >> Yeah. >> Hey Demar, can you do me a favor and just stand up for me? >> Okay. >> Your are your Can I have your car here. Okay. >> This key that's on the chair is that yours or is it company's? >> Um mine. >> Okay, cool. We'll grab it. >> So right now, we are going to place him under arrest. Guys, we can read him his rights out and also clear his pockets, okay? Uh they They make you They do want to pressure him or anything, okay? Is this your phone? >> Yeah. >> Okay, I'll take it also. >> Okay. >> Do you have any cash on you or anything like that? >> No, no. >> So we got the key, your phone, and what's in your pocket, okay? >> Yeah. What about the keys then? >> You got 100 set of keys right there. >> The investigation at the scene is coming to an end and officers now escort the suspect outside for transport. >> You got anything else on you besides this? We'll go this way. I already sent the message out. >> Okay. Yeah. I'll try and knock on the door. >> Do you have anything in your pockets? >> Um just my wallet. No, I don't know. Um >> Should I bring your license? Should I bring your Hey, where's your car at? >> Um right beside the tree. >> Do you have there's that can pick up your car, >> Yeah. >> I'll see if they'll allow it if they can come pick up your car. So, I don't know if it's going to get towed or not. We'll see what they're going to do with it. All right? Is that okay? And I'll let you I'll let you call home. All right. But, let me go make sure they're okay. >> Okay. >> Where Where's the car parked at? >> Uh it's a Nissan. >> It's a Chevy what? >> Is there Is there a tag on it? >> I got the tag here. Let me take a picture. I'll do a security and call them now. >> All right. All right. >> And then >> Hopefully I can get me out tomorrow. Just come by or have someone pick up your car. >> I just do me a favor. Let's just keep it inside. >> Hey take Hey All this got to come out. All this got to come out. >> This one? >> Yeah. That was the last one. >> Yeah, there's a hole in there. The blazing too? >> Uh no, the blazing they'll take off. >> Okay. >> Um I don't know if they're going to let you take this in the jail because that's considered a needle. >> With the investigation at the scene complete, the suspect is transported to the station as investigators continue looking into the alleged $22,000 scheme. >> Huh? >> I think the time's up. They'll take it out. >> Yeah. >> I mean >> Yeah. It's going to come out anyway. >> I got two. I got two for you. You got one. >> You want me to call the city to let them know we're here? Okay. Right in the seat. Watch ahead. Well, while we wait for the city to get start gathering any information here. >> Yep. >> And I'll photo security in the meantime to let them know we're here. >> By the end of the case, the authorities charged the suspect with scheme to defraud. This employee's plan for easy money didn't last long. On December 23rd, [music] 2024, officers were called to Walmart after management reported that an employee had allegedly been abusing store procedures [music] to obtain merchandise at heavily discounted prices. Here's what the staff had to say when the police arrived. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> How you doing? >> So, um I have a previous uh case kind of the same way. >> Okay. >> Um is that the manager said taking items in very good shape, good condition, brand new, and CVP. CVP is a customer value program that we use when the item is used or is damaged or um or is missing something. >> And so, what is it called? >> CVP. >> CVP? >> Yeah, customer value program. That when a customer return an item, so we CVP it. We decrease the price. We reduce the price. >> Okay. >> So, that way we're still getting some profit off it. >> All right. >> So, but it has to be all returned from a customer, so basically used or damaged or missing a piece. Like uh if it's a item with three pieces and missing one, we we decrease the price, okay? So, what they're doing is like they're basically using the program to steal all their credentials and decreasing the price of items >> Okay. >> for their own benefit. >> Okay. >> So, they decreasing the price basically twice in just difference of a minute or two and they buying at the same at the same time. >> Okay. Okay. >> So, some of the items are PS5s, TVs, uh printers, computers. I mean, many. >> Do you have like a receipt of the items that they normally take? >> I have everything in the computer because now I don't know. You guys know we can share or or system with you guys. So, I put everything there. So, but over here example, I just have the PS5. >> Okay. >> So, and the PS5 the cost is >> According to management, the employee allegedly targeted high-value merchandise by taking items that were still in good condition and marking them down through the store's CVP [music] program before purchasing them at a steep discount. >> It's for >> just the console for the PS5? >> Yeah, that's the console. And um for 424, it was decreased to 238. >> So, the pri- how how much what what was the previous price? >> 424 to to to the to the 230 something. >> No, 238. So, the original price was 424. >> Mhm. >> And they decreased it to 238. Okay. >> They just got it from Yeah, they just got it from this uh this floor. >> Am I able to get a copy of this, please, by any chance? >> Yes. Yes, you can even have that. Like I say, I mean, um now we are on system. I don't I don't know you explain it. You just give me your email and I can add you to my case and you going to be able to see everything, the video, the receipt, everything now my statement. I add everything. >> Okay. >> So, I even the report where it shows when they reduce the price for the item and everything and who did it, everything. Everything is there. >> What are the transactions right there? >> Uh so, with him I have I have the ones because it's something that is being happening for a little bit long. I just grabbed the recent ones. >> Okay. >> And that's what we going with. >> Okay. >> So, with him I just have to change the PS5 and activate. >> Uh I'm sorry, what did you say your name was again? >> Rain Khan. >> Rain Khan. >> With management's account documented, officers now turn to the suspect to hear his version of events. >> So, Rain, what happened? >> It was a snowball effect. My managers told me that they wanted stuff CBP and then they made it look like something it was like perfectly fine to keep doing it. So, I ended up doing it and then they said they would do it for me and then I didn't cuz nothing was wrong with it. So, I understand that it was fraud but I was one making the purchase and asking them to do it for me. Cuz then my managers first told me that they wanted stuff. For example, said manager wanted some AirPods. I gave him the little slip here with the him and then he said, um if you um like the PlayStation and stuff he CBP'd it for me and then I ended up buying it. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> So, Rain, here. >> Yes. >> Uh I'm going to read you a Miranda warning. >> Okay. >> Okay. Cuz you know, obviously you have rights. So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer or have him present with you before during any questioning. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before and during any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise this right and not answer any question or make any statement. Do you understand? [music] >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Do you understand each of these constitutional rights I have read and explained to you? >> Yes. >> Okay. Having confirmed your understanding of your constitutional rights, do you voluntarily and knowingly waive your constitutional rights and wish to speak with us now? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> With the allegations laid out, officers now see if the suspect is willing to explain his role in the situation. >> So, if you can just give me a rundown of exactly what happened. >> Um so, like how I said earlier, manager wanted a PlayStation for herself or for her son. She made me CVP it. Um and then I gave this stuff to her just for there not being anything wrong with it. Then my other team lead, my direct supervisor, wanted some AirPods and a gaming monitor and made me CVP it and then I gave him the stuff as well. Then I ended up buying something that was CVP'd because they did it. And I understand that the CVP process is something that is like broken, tiered, returned, or like using items. Um that's about it. It was pretty much like a snowball effect of my managers telling me what to do then I told my managers what I wanted them to do. Okay. And who's that manager? >> Team lead Alex, team lead Cynthia. Team lead Cassandra. >> All right, thank you. >> Unlike many investigations, this one ends with a suspect calmly agreeing to go with officers. >> So, what? >> All I'm saying is that least it was busy enough so like no one No, no, no. I got cold watching you. >> Yeah, that's also one of the reason I didn't want to put too much question there, you know. And it's still your turn. I'm good to go, though. All right, you can leave now. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Nothing in your pockets that >> came. >> The tail's going to find >> No, man, but if you want to check, you can check that. >> All right. You know, just You don't have any matched weapons on you that >> Other than that, um, box cutter, no. >> All right, sir. >> Is that it? How's the AC? You want You want some AC or you good? >> I'm good. >> All right, if you need some AC, let me know. >> Yes, sir. >> Awesome. Heat, too. >> By the end of the case, authorities charged the suspect with scheme to defraud. Walmart employee thought she got away with it until this happened. On July 13th, 2024, officers were dispatched [music] to Walmart after management reported that an employee had allegedly been abusing her position to steal merchandise from the store. [music] Here's what the staff told police when they arrived. >> She had a felony. Two weeks ago. >> So, she'll just grab things and then just change the the tag or just not pay for things in general. >> She She has has ticket switched on a number of things like the um >> The clock and the >> Um the the the clock she didn't even >> Or the fan. >> So, the fan >> And the whatever Whatever is this like a >> [clears throat] >> It's just a decorative frame. But, she she swapped that one out for uh uh some kind of a whistle. >> Just doesn't know >> Like that one she did scan. It's It's a Whatever she has like two of anything or more than two of anything it's usually pretty pretty fair to assume that she's not going to scan it with the two of them. Like here, she she's pulled the trigger on it. But, that's not where the UPC is. Right? So, she'll she'll she'll bag one and scan the other one or she'll scan one and then bag four of them. Um There was big ass >> So, that could have been a $150 cart that she may only paid 75 bucks for. >> She ended up with this one. She ended up paying 170 something. And that big package of chicken, too. She She uh didn't buy I want to say 187 and some change, I think. But, she just skipped or didn't let me scan it. >> Management claims the employee repeatedly bypassed items during checkout and allegedly switched barcodes to reduce prices. With the allegations documented, [music] officers now discuss the next steps with store staff. >> There was There was There was quite a quite a bit of this that she like here or whatever. This This This old butter, she had two packs of this. So, she would scan one and skip the other one. Um Can I let these other two guys in? So, come on in. How you doing? >> I'm good. >> Glad you could pull up on this. Okay. So, okay, here's what we got. Okay, so, you want to explain what's going on? Are you going to explain? >> Well, I mean, I I explained it to >> Did you show them the video? >> Didn't want to just show that video, but yeah. >> Okay. Okay, so, basically, what she's doing is she's under-ringing, and she's saying I wasn't >> paying attention, but I got her this morning. Obviously, she rang all of this stuff over here like that. She's just taking stuff like that. She knows what she's doing. She said she's willing to pay for it. She said it's an oversight like that. It's not an oversight. She's done numerous times like that. Um I told her I said it's best not to lie lie to the police. Be honest or whatever like that. And so, that's what I've got right now. >> Okay. You guys don't want her to pay for it? >> No. >> I'm being honest. >> Ma'am, I I need to I need to I need to sit down, please. I need to sit down, please. I need to I'll be right back. We're coming in. Okay, could you please sit down? >> Sure. >> Okay. Okay, so, no, we're going to prosecute. She can't pay for it now. We don't take We don't take money like that. We're going to prosecute or whatever like that. Now, how the devil you want to do it, that's up to y'all like that, but we're going to prosecute one way or the other like that. If you want to give her a $300 ticket, that's fine with us. If you want to send her to the to go like to court, that's up to you. We'll let y'all have that, but we're going to prosecute one way or the other. >> Okay. >> Okay? >> All right. >> Who wants to come out? >> The officers have heard the allegations. Now, it's the suspect's turn to explain what happened. >> Yeah, we got them all. >> Okay. >> No, I'm I'm I'm serious. I I I I I I >> want to talk to me now. Okay, no problem. >> Hello, the sheriff's office. Just so you know, everything's being audio and video recorded. Okay? So, obviously we got killed here cuz there's obviously some things going on with >> Yeah, that's what he was saying. I I mean, you know, I am being straightforward with him. >> Before we go any further, okay, you're not free to leave, okay? Just so you know, okay. So, just so you know, you're not free to leave. I'm just going to read this to you just in case, okay? Would you like to talk to me? >> Yes. >> Okay. Make that 5:47 and mark time for Miranda. >> Because I mean, I I honestly I did not pay attention. I mean I would never steal anything. And that's why I offered to pay. I don't care what the amount is. I have a job that I can pay for things. A lot of times I don't pay attention. >> So, like in the videos when you have like the the box fan that you bought >> Yeah, I mean, really literally I I didn't pay attention to the receipt. I don't ever keep receipts. I don't even look at the receipts when I get home. I don't look at them when I'm walking out the door. I mean but I mean, I believe what he's saying. So, I mean, I was really I was whipping out my credit card. Hey, if if this is what truly happened, then I want to make it right. >> What the suspect reveals next only leaves officers with even more questions than answers. >> There's I mean you know, maybe when I was younger, I I had you know, like a a thing, but I think that was It had to do it some wood. Where you know, like a I lived in an apartment complex and the gentleman told me that I could have the leftover scrap wood. I took it and Ardly Ardly Management sued me for $500 and I paid for it. Um I I don't have any theft other than that. I mean I mean I have the money to pay for things. That's why I use my card and that's why I mean you know, maybe I need to start paying closer attention to how things are wrong, but I've never switched price tags, nothing. I would never do that. >> But like wouldn't you know like if you bought a like a ceiling fan and it >> No, because it >> went ring ring up like a lot less than like >> No, because I don't even check the I don't even check I mean I'll print the receipt just in case I need to bring it back, but I don't even check the receipt on how much I spend. It comes across on my phone. >> So if you bought something was like supposed to be $50 and but you really paid $300 you wouldn't pay any attention to that? >> Then it would really would have been $300. >> Like if you paid $50 for something, but you're like well that's you wouldn't think that's weird like that thing's $300. Like you wouldn't find >> I would have stopped if I would have noticed something like that, but he said there were multiple occasions where you know, he's he's saying I mean I even heard him in the hallway. >> Right, I'm saying but you said you don't pay attention to like your account. >> not pay attention. I just swipe it and I go on about my business. I because I have money in my bank account >> Yeah. >> to cover the things that I purchase. So I don't >> But you wouldn't find that odd like >> But literally I don't even look at the receipt. >> The officer quickly challenges her account making it clear that parts of her story simply don't add up. >> So you may just pay $300 for something not don't any idea. >> If it comes across my phone and I think it's outrageous, then yes, I'm going to go back over and check the receipt, but if it's not outrageous, then or I mean, you know, like I don't know if I can show this to you, but God. >> So, all the things that they've brought up to you have no like >> No. >> Even like when you're in here grocery shopping like not working? >> No. Because I mean, I I just spent $175 here for groceries. >> Yeah. >> And I scan everything. >> And the video like shows differently though. >> But I don't see how that could be. Because like I said, I scan everything. I use the gun. >> THE THING LIKE NOT ON THE BARCODE? >> NO. NO, NOT AT ALL. SEE, LOOK. That's how >> I mean, that doesn't make any difference to me. Like >> That's how I check my account. I don't look at receipts. I know >> You don't look at things whenever you pay for them? >> NO. NO, NOT AT ALL. >> AFTER YOU GET DONE LIKE SHOPPING, you're not like, "Oh, I spent $140 here today." You don't look at that. You just scan your card and >> Physically, that's why I offered to pay because I mean, I'm an honest person and I want to rectify the situation. I don't steal. I would never steal. And I mean, if things are not ringing up, I'm not precipitating that. >> Mhm. >> I mean, you know, I'm sure there are people that do do that, but not me. >> Okay. >> And honestly, I mean, you know, when I have the money to pay for things, even if I don't have the money to pay for things, I'm not going to go shopping. You see where I'm coming from? >> Yeah. >> Before wrapping up the interview, the officer gives her one final opportunity to tell the truth. >> So, all this stuff you know know, you know, anything about it. >> No, sir. I I don't know what else to say. >> Okay. Do you have a >> Besides the fact that I would like to be able to pay for it. >> That's up to them, and I don't think that they're willing for you to pay for the things that that you've taken. So, >> But, I don't understand why wouldn't you? >> I have nothing to do with that. That's up to these people here. >> I don't know what to do. What can I do? But, he said that they totaled over $500. >> Yeah, I think it was $571.81. >> And a little over a month. It's kind of hard to believe that in 1 month you can all of a sudden get $600 >> honest to God, I mean, I keep $2,000, $3,000 to $5,000 in there. >> said, 54720. >> I I'm not saying you you don't keep that. >> But, I mean, it But, it's just hard to believe. I mean, >> quick. Hear me out real quick. What I'm saying is that >> I'm not >> Within the last month, if me or Deputy Landers were to go home with $600 extra worth of groceries, that would be kind of easy to notice. It's a lot of money. >> Oh. I mean, what if somebody else switched the price tag on it, and I was the one that ended up ringing it up? I mean, I I'm just trying to come up with a solution here, because the last thing I want is to be prosecuted for something that I truly did not know was happening. >> Like when you bought a fan, like a ceiling fan. >> I know he brought that to my attention, and he said it rang up $16, but honestly, I did not check the receipt. >> Not satisfied with her answer, the officer once again presses her on the inconsistencies in her account. >> I I walked right out of the front of the store with it. >> Right, but come on, Ally. That's not believable. >> But like how is that not believable when I don't look at receipts typically? When I go shopping, I don't ever >> look at the screen and be like, "Oh, $117 today." You just >> No. >> done scanning stuff. >> I I immediately, I don't know, you know, what kind of um situation that you're witnessing, but I immediately take out my debit card. I put it in the machine. I scan my Walmart uh discount card. And then I put this in the machine, and then I press print. That's it. I don't ever look at anything because I have the money to purchase. >> Right. But that's just not believable. Like honestly, like >> You're saying it's not believable, but that's what it is. I've never done anything Oh my god. >> You would think that you'd spend $16 on a ceiling fan. >> I did not look at the screen on how much it cost. I I thought it was like $99. All I know is I picked it up. I wanted it, so I scanned it. >> And then nothing after that? You don't look at your cuz you said you could >> I don't look at the screen. I don't sit there and >> And the information is on your phone that gives you >> Right. >> You didn't like look at that like, "Oh, well, that's what's in the >> No, it just comes across my phone, and that's how I can account for how much money I have in my account. >> Okay. >> And that's why I'm sitting here saying, "Please." I mean, I literally, I mean, you can do whatever you need to, but I am not a criminal. I do not steal. >> Okay. And that would be a lot more believable if it happened once. But this is $600 of the stuff over a full month. >> With the investigation pointing directly $600 in losses, the officers now inform the suspect about the consequences that will come next. >> Your statement will be in the report, and then all the stuff that they've provided with me of the videos, that'll all be sent to the State Attorney's Office. And then later on, they may if they elect to prosecute you at the State Attorney's Office, they may send you something in the mail like with a court date, like a summons. We may come out and serve you a summons. >> Okay. >> Or if they elect >> No, I'll check my mail. That's I mean Like I said, I just want to be able >> probably come to your house and serve you a paper with a court date. >> Okay. >> Or they may issue a warrant for your arrest. >> Yeah. Well, I don't want anything like that. >> Those are That's what I'm going to That's These are what That's what's going to happen. Either one of those two things, either they or three things, they either don't charge you with anything or they charge you with something and they issue a subpoena for you to go to court. And then we come to your house, serve you the paper, you go to court, or they issue a warrant for your arrest. So, those are your three things that are going to happen. Okay? Do you have any other questions for us? >> No, sir. >> All right. Good. >> Yes, sir. >> The investigation ultimately concluded with the woman being cited for felony retail theft and served a notice to appear. Do you think these people learned their lesson? Let me know what you think in the comments down below, and I'll see you in the next one.