These employees decided to steal from the very places that paid them, convinced they were too smart to get caught. But that decision cost them more than their jobs. Here are five cases when dumb employees think they could steal without getting caught. Number five, employee got paid by mistake and made it worse by spending every dollar. Our first case dates back to 2022 when a payroll mistake led a clinic receptionist to quietly collect nearly $420,000 despite her hourly rate being just $23. The money kept coming from February 2022 to January 2023. And instead of raising the issue, the woman stayed quiet, eventually pocketing almost $420,000. When the truth finally surfaced, investigators turned to the clinic's management for answers. >> She needed to pay it back. >> Okay. >> So, >> and in the process of paying back, so there was the 200. >> You're still short money, >> right? >> Um, did you ever enter into an agreement with her that said if you pay us back, we won't press charges or >> Okay. Okay. And obviously, I mean, you're still looking at >> 240. >> Yeah. And it's 2025 and this was 2023. We haven't got it. So, um, >> and I don't think we will get it because her mother sent most of it to Argentina. >> There was 200,000 that went to Argentina. >> Okay, understood. Um, and that I think her mother, if anybody should be charged, it's her mother. >> Mhm. >> Because her mother was in collusion. She know them knew the money was stolen and wasn't her. She moved it all offshore into Argentina. >> It was a mistake that the money ended up in her account or >> Yes, it was an error on the PEO. management claims the error stem from the professional employer organization they had partnered with to manage payroll. >> That's a good question. What happened is is that um when you fill out a form and it couldn't happen again because I raised the PEO >> when you fill out the form you have an AC is it a is a correct >> term direct deposit direct deposit goes directly from the PEO into an account. She filled out the form correctly, but for she being um Jessica. >> Okay. >> Okay. Now >> and a R. >> Okay. So, they come on the payroll one right below the other. >> Okay. So when they were trying to see where to send that money after we filled it out, they went to their schedule and filled in the PEO went to their schedule and filled in for Jessica Arua. >> Okay, cuz I could see how that's common. >> But here's the thing. They did not a type they did not crossch checkck to make sure that that account belonged to Sarah. >> Okay. >> They didn't do that. >> And this has been going this was going on for about 10 months. >> Yes. And now she was being paid twice. Once for her salary. >> Okay. >> Which what 60 >> which was Yeah. $20 an hour. >> Right. And again for Dr. colle, you know, she's on production collection and um for Dr. salary which was 350,000 that year. >> Okay. >> And all that money went right into Arua's account. >> Okay. And I noticed while going through this case file, um, because I have a bunch of records already, um, there was about a $200 something,000 deposit into Mr. Rou's account. >> With the clinic's explanation on record, officers turned to the doctor who had unknowingly been underpaid when her salary was mistakenly redirected to Arua. internal essentially internal theft of approximately $460,000. >> From what I learned is that that money was money that was supposed to go into your account for your paychecks. >> Yep. >> Can you tell me what occurred? >> Um, >> from your perspective and what happened? So I have a business account that sits at um where my salary is direct deposited in and then there is um a salary that is then paid for me to my personal account. I work out generally my personal account uh for all my finances, my mortgage, everything else. Um, so my business account just kind of sits. Um, and um, there had to be a change to it. I go in there periodically. Uh, I went in there in December of 202. Sorry. Uh, 2022. >> You don't I'm going to preface. So, they already swore in on the last one. It's okay if they have to chime in and do something. I know their memories. >> Yes. 2022. um to change some things. And I just happened to note um that there were some funds missing. Um my production check generally goes in around October. Um and that hadn't gone in. And >> what's a production check? >> Um I work on production. I'm not salaried. So I make a percentage of what I earn for the clinic. >> Okay. If you can recall from 2022, >> what was that bi-weekly? >> Uh, generally runs somewhere between8 to $10,000. Okay. >> By month. >> Yep. >> Bi-weekly. >> Bi-weekly. >> Bi-weekly. Twice a month. >> Bi-weekly or twice a month? >> By week. >> By week. >> By weekly. Okay. The suspect, 29-year-old Jessica Arua, was hired on a $60,000 annual salary, but due to the error, she received the full pay of medical professionals. Her defense, she believed it was a welldeserved bonus. >> And what happened after you noticed that? >> Uh, I alerted the office staff here. >> Okay. How soon after were you reimbursed? Um, she reimbursed me. Sorry, Jessica. >> Okay. >> Um, paid the clinic half of the amount that she had pretty quickly, like four or five weeks after and then um I want to say 2 and 1/2 to 3 months by May, the pet vet had reimbured me the remainder. >> 2 months later, officers finally made their move. Jessica Arua was taken into custody. >> So, uh, >> what's going on? >> What's going on? >> For what? >> Stay right here. Stay right here. >> Okay. Just give us a second to get this all situated and then we'll handle that. >> You've been working today or no? >> No. >> When did you get home from work? >> Like maybe like 2 hours ago. >> Yeah. I don't know. >> I don't know. But they did have arrest. >> Yeah. There's something to do with whatever you have going with >> the um Are you kidding me right now? >> I didn't want to do this in front of your daughter. I would be in my seat if you said no. >> No, I said I didn't say that. I didn't want to like I don't want to do my daughter. >> During questioning, Auroa claimed that she was under the impression that the payments were legitimate, citing that she heard a former receptionist also received bonuses before for saving on clinic expenses. Instead of alerting the clinic, she used the funds freely, shopping at Coach and Michael Kors, spending at furniture stores and restaurants, and wiring large sums via zel. Not only that, but she also allegedly used almost $80,000 to buy a food truck for a friend of her mother's and sent money back to Argentina, where the suspect was originally from, to buy a house. After nearly a decade at the clinic, Auroa ultimately faced charges of grand theft and money laundering. She managed to return almost $200,000, but the rest of the money remains missing. Number four, when being caught dishonest at work brings consequences you can't talk out of. On November 18th, 2024, police were called to a Metro store after a woman claimed $400 was stolen from her Cash App account right after she dropped off her phone there for repairs. Acting on the report, officers arrived swiftly and made contact with the employee in question. >> Hello. >> Hi. How are you guys? >> Doing good. >> Is there a Kayla Allen here? >> Hello. Can I speak to you? Perfect. You have somewhere in private. >> Let me call you back. All right. >> We can step out front if that's okay. >> Uh do you have a separate office or anything like that or is this just >> Okay. Can we go stop here? >> Okay. Um >> Huh. >> Yep. Perfect. That's fine. Okay. I'm officer Torres Police Department. Okay. This is Officer Johnson. Okay. We're over here investig investigating a theft. Okay. Um, so before I ask any questions or anything, I'm going to read you your rights. Okay. >> Okay. >> Sounds good. >> All right. You have this. You have this. You have the right to remain silent and to refuse to answer questions. Anything you say may be against you, may be used against you in the court law. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. If you cannot afford an attorney, one won't be afforded appointed for you before any questioning. If you wish, you can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rights I've explained to you? >> Mhm. >> Okay. Having these rights are mine. Do you wish to talk to us now? >> Yeah. >> Okay, perfect. So, we are here investigating a theft that occurred, okay, with one of your clients that you helped with a phone. Okay. It's an older lady. Her name is Paula or Paulie. Paul, I work at a phone and still >> Yeah, no, you're fine. I guess it was earlier today. I have to read her statement. Um, she said that she came in here for a phone problem saying that she cannot download any apps. >> Okay. Um, she said that you um told her that she has to get a brand new phone cuz I guess you can't put a SIM card in or some type of card to help her have more storage. >> So, she said that she gave her your phone. she stepped outside to smoke a cigarette and that you went through her phone, won a cash app, and sent her $400. >> The officers made it clear from the start. They knew about the $400 charge and had the screenshot to back it up. However, the woman didn't seem to realize they were already one step ahead. >> Her phone is right there. She did a If that's the customer I'm thinking, she talking about she did a trade in. >> Yes, but I'm talking about you going through her phone on her cash app to send you $400. No, I didn't do that. >> Okay. Well, um, do you have the picture? >> Yeah. >> It's honestly just good to come clean. Okay. No, there's no need to lie. I got all the probable cause and evidence to prove otherwise. >> So, this is what she's showing us that was on her phone from her cash app. All right. Would you agree? Um, I'm saying >> Yeah, that's me. >> That's you. Okay. All right. Confirming. This is what was sent from her phone to your cash app. >> And it shows >> my cash app. >> All right. And it shows right here Paul Hills, which is our victim payment received. >> All right. >> And I didn't receive that. >> You did it. There's $400 that went to your bank account on cash up. $466. Okay. You already had $66 before that. >> I didn't even I didn't even see that come in. >> You're the one that did it. So I I just >> I did. You can watch our C. We have cameras in here. This is your MO. I already looked up your your jail history. Okay. You've been arrested for I mean you can tell me fraud use of credit card, identity theft, all the above. Okay. Opable causes. That's exactly what you just did. Okay. I'm going to go contact my supervisor and we'll go from here. Okay. Are you the manager? >> Okay. Perfect. >> I'll talk I'll talk to you out here. I'm not sure if you already heard us our conversation or not. Okay. While backup is on the way, the officer takes a moment to inform the manager about the allegation involving their employee. >> So, her name's Kayla, right, Kayla? Okay. So, we're here investigating a theft that occurred. Okay. From So, the complainant called in, okay, saying that she went to the store for a phone problem. I guess there was no um amount of storage on her phone to download apps that she wanted or she needed help downloading apps. She told her that she needs a whole new phone to do so. And I guess there's I'm not exactly what the policy is or how phones work, but she said she needs to get a whole new phone. She's like, "Okay, no, no problem." Um I guess the complainant gave Kayla her phone. She came out here to smoke a cigarette, the complainant, and while doing so, Kayla went on her phone, went on her cash app, and sent her $400. Actually, more than that. Um $400 actually went through and it was processed access. So, I think she tried 500 another time. Okay. Which is really silly because her cash up has her whole face on it. >> So, you guys have confirmed this? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Do you know when this took place? >> When? Um, it happened today. Cash App's time is weird. It said 9:18 p.m. Obviously, it's 7:21, but she gave us address. Um, we we confirmed she showed us a screenshot of the cash app. We looked her up on LCSO um website and this is her mo fraudulent lease of a credit card um identity theft so on so forth. >> Is she getting arrested? >> Yes. >> Right now? >> Not at this moment. I'm going to contact my sergeant. I'm going to let him know what what's all that's happening and we'll go from there. >> Okay. Am I able to speak to her? >> Of course. Uh, just give just give me one second. Okay, I'll let you speak to her. All righty. I'll be right back. >> Returning to the suspect, the officer listens as she once again denies any knowledge of the transaction. But at this point, the officers aren't giving her the benefit of the doubt. >> Okay. >> That's my That's my district manager in my house. >> Yes. Yes. >> She's been here all day. She wasn't even here when the lady came. We was all in the frame. She was standing. When she pulled up the camera, she was standing right there. We have a store full of customers. Okay. Well, I'm not sure who else would go through her phone besides you. >> Me and her both were I'm not saying she did, but we were both doing her devices. We both helped the lady. >> Okay. Um, are you willing to send the complainant back the victim back her money? >> Yes. >> All right. Let's go ahead and do that. Um, once she does that, when she's doing that, I guess the district manager wants her to close out her stuff for the job. Okay. >> I was asking her if she want because we didn't know what was going to happen. So, I asked her, "Did she want me to close?" >> Yeah. And I think that's what she wants you to do. Yeah. So, if you could just stay t with her, I'm gonna call the victim back to see what she wants to do now. >> Okay. Okay. >> Um then we'll go from there. But I want to see make sure you're >> Yeah. I'm trying to see where it came from. >> S P T I L. What is that? Two L's. One L. Three L. >> Two. Yep. Paula T I L L I S. Yep. >> Bunch of stuff in her car. >> Yeah, that's fine. >> It's right out the back door and everything. >> Whoever is going to come pick up the car. >> Yeah. >> You want me to wait here till they come get the key? >> Uh, no. They I believe my mom got an extra key. >> Howard? 48 floor 28 Jul. >> While the woman pleads her innocence over the phone to her mother, officers remain quiet. They've heard the excuses, but the evidence is enough to take her in. >> My boss is the one helping you. >> No, my boss, there's nothing to tell. My boss is standing right there. She the one that helped me with the transaction. Mom, I don't know this. >> I'll take the keys. >> No, I'm give them to your manager. >> No, those are my keys for my car. >> Oh, they're going to stay in here or where? >> No, I'm going to take them with me. >> Are you going to take these with you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay, that's fine. >> Yeah, those are my car keys. >> Um, >> is she coming? >> Yeah, she My mom live literally on Center Street. >> Um, yeah. Um, you see that? >> Hold on. I got two phones. >> Okay. Put your hands behind your back for me like a crane. You >> take your wash off or anything? Y want you want that to go with your mom, too? >> Yeah. Let me just throw this in my car real quick. >> You're bringing both those phones with you. >> Okay. I'm sorry. My arms a little can't hurt. There's no way I can get a criminal citation. No said that would have been the best scenario for you, but unfortunate. >> Here's what transpired earlier before the officers headed to the store. >> We get there. >> That is that is weird. Yeah, cuz normally if they're asking you to switch out your phones and stuff, they'll ask you to delete or reset your own phone and she she never did. Okay. >> Nope. >> Nope, she did not. >> Okay. So, one question for you. Okay. What would you like to be done? >> I want to do that. >> Okay. There you go. Um, would you say I'm assuming you want to prosecute if she is found? >> Yes. >> Yes. Okay. >> All righty. Well, we'll be right with you. Okay. Um, just hang on for that. Okay, I'm going to get you a statement. >> You say 57 like you show them. Okay, 105. >> Call and let them know we're quiet. >> I can take my phone. >> Yeah, that's fine. That's fine. >> You cooperated with us. So, >> you can just hit my Yeah. Hello, >> Mom. My car is in the back. >> Okay. But um so so what what happened? >> The lady say I cashed out stabbed myself, but me, my boss, and we we had a store full of customers. We was standing she was standing right there the entire time. >> So, okay, but if ain't no proof you you cashed out yourself, her money. That's That's what she said when all I was doing was setting up her devices. >> The suspect might still be trying to defend herself, but her mother is not playing along. In fact, she's had enough. >> Okay. But wait a minute. So, if do you did it show that you cashed out yourself? >> Yeah, it was on my cash app. >> Okay. Well, then you did that. >> No, I did not. All right. >> How Excuse me, ma'am. This is Officer Torres Police Department. Yes. >> Hello, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. Your daughter's going to be getting arrested for theft. Okay. Um I mean, it it just I know I'm sure you understand. It just what she's telling you makes no sense. Uh she went through the victim's phone, went onto her cash app, and sent herself $400. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Um but I guess she tried $500 after that, but it that's when the bank declined that cuz they thought something was fishy. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. So, um, but she did send the money back to the victim. Okay. But the victim was very, you know, she she said if the suspect was apprehended, then she wants them to go to jail. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. So, that that's all that we have. Okay. >> Um, she'll be able to call you back into jail. Uh, I think they can give her three numbers to contact with. Okay. >> Okay. All right. >> All right. Do you have any other questions for me, ma'am? >> Uh, no. Thank you. >> All right. Bye-bye. >> Can you um >> Yes. Um, >> charges charges, you know. Yeah. >> Um, I'll let you know at the jail. Okay. Um, how's your mom? You >> They got a extra >> phone spare key. Okay. All right. Perfect. We'll come over here. >> All right. She good. >> You good? >> Okay. Have a seat. >> It's going to be weird. That's what I'm saying. I got try to put one foot in. >> Okay, >> there you go. Got it. >> The cuff's a little tight. >> It's better than the Impalas that we have. I'm not sure if you seen those or not, but >> I can't sit back cuz tight. My arms are short. >> Okay, no problem. >> Ultimately, her actions led to a criminal charge of scheme to defraud. Number three, Walmart employee tries to pull a fast one on the job and gets caught instantly. On August 2nd, 2025, officers responded to a call from Walmart after an employee was caught sneaking away electronics while on the clock. Watch what happens when officers show up to confront him. >> Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rights if I explain them to you? >> Have having these rights? Wait, you understand them? >> I say yeah, but then you >> having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to me? >> What? >> Okay. You know why I'm here? >> Yeah. >> Why am I here? I stole from Walmart. >> What do you steal? >> Power bank, a smart watch that apparently is well over $200. >> Okay. So, you understand if you have you stole anything else other than what's the power bank? Is that what plugs in the wall? >> No, I would say it's a portable bank to charge your phone and stuff while you're on the go. >> So, it's just one of those things and it has a little cord that plugs in. What was the purpose of doing that? >> To charge my phone while I'm on the go. Okay. >> Like if I'm out and about and I don't have a way to plug into the wall or plug into a power source, that power bank would charge my phone or >> Okay. Is that necessary to have? Like you think that's a necessity? >> Yeah, it did. >> It's a necessity to have that. >> Yeah, I think this phone died. >> So, what's the purpose of the Apple Watch? >> The Apple Watch? I don't know. I honestly just seen it sitting there and it looked like a smartwatch and I was one of them. So, I just nonchalantly snagged it, I guess. >> Well, watching the video, I wasn't so nonchalantly in the video, I seen you jump over the >> walk over, look around to see if anyone's watching you, jump over the counter, hurry up, and run back there, grab the watch. Okay. It's It's really an Apple Watch isn't a necessity. >> No, you're right. I didn't say that one was. Even with officers standing in front of him, the suspect shows no fear and certainly no regret for what he's done. >> What else have you stolen? >> Snacks and drinks. Snacks and drinks. Okay. Have you stole before? >> Not from here. No. Not from here. Where have you stolen from before? Couldn't tell me. Okay, 3292. Go ahead. Pull me 47. Your number is going to be 256. >> So that's $300 total. Yeah, that was the entire has everything I need in it right there. >> Absolutely. >> Okay. >> I think I already asked what that video of him jumping over the counter and everything's on there. >> Yeah. >> Okay. What do you do with the Apple Watch after you stole it? >> Factory reset at my house. >> What's that? >> Factory reset for my own use and it's still sitting at my house. >> Okay. Was your plan You said for your own use. Your plan wasn't to sell it to make a game for yourself. >> Okay. You guys good for a second? Want to step off? >> Yeah. Altogether, the value of the items comes to about $300. But management isn't sure if the Apple Watch wireless charger and snacks are the full extent of what he tried to get away with. >> You said you want charges, >> huh? >> You said you wanted charges. >> Yeah. >> All right. He's taking I mean food and water and stuff like that. I mean, he just admitted to me that he's still a to watch and I have video proof and he's still to watch. >> So, I he won't confess, but I'm almost positive. I can't guarantee laptops. They found me empty boxes. They were hitting me down by a corner, >> but I can't prevent any access to it. >> Two, what did you say? Two laptops. >> Two laptop. Two laptop computers. >> I don't know. Like I don't know if it was him. I can't even promote teeth. The video shows him back in a corner right where the empty boxes were found. I don't know if it was him or what, but he won't leave as >> with that. The officers moved in to confront the suspect once again. >> So is this the Apple Watch? >> So which area do you work the most? Like which when you're stocking? >> Juice. >> What is it? >> Juice. >> Juice. That's what you stock the most. >> Okay. So, when you were in electronics, did you spot anything else that may have caught your eye other than the Apple Watch? >> I mean, everything catches your eye. >> Okay. So, was there anything else? >> Just the Apple Watch. >> No, the power bank. >> The power bank. Well, other than the power bank and the Apple Watch, was there anything? >> That was that >> food wise and then the food wise, there was some snacks. >> Okay. >> But the only thing other than gent or snacks was the watch and >> there was no laptops. >> No, no laptops. >> No laptops. Okay. >> Hey, unit 8. What's your Take a road. Here we go. Negative. Just saying. All right, man. So, I have video proof. You admitted me stealing the Apple Watch. Okay. All right. I'm going to need you to stand up. Put your hands behind your back. You're under arrest. Should I put that stuff down? No. No. Hey, step it up. He's trying to weak. Turn around. Put your stuff down. With no push back from the suspect, officers were able to complete the transport with ease. 3292, I have one in custody. Why would Why would you try and do that? I told you to put your stuff down. You're trying to walk out of the building. Walk with me. >> Okay. North Catherine. Check up there. Hey, you're good. I have him. I'm going to have him back in my car. >> Not only was he let go from his position, but he was also formally charged with retail theft. Number two, when a simple traffic stop reveals a much bigger problem. In this next case, an officer with a Marshfield Police Department observed a vehicle speeding and swerving, prompting her to conduct a traffic stop. However, instead of pulling over, the driver makes a run for it the second her lights go on. Negative. It's a black GMC pickup truck. No front plate. eastbound on Becker passing Juno. Speed is about 90. Everybody else following from one Marshield. I assumed you contacted uh Wood County. I think we're in position though to get on that other side, but they're >> in the area. >> Can you start contacting Portage and just let them know what I have? >> Driver is signaling. Uh well, he signaled but continued on highway Y passed M. Did not stop at the stop sign. One to four. Marshia. I blew another stop sign. I believe we're continuing. Is it Heckler? The road sign was hard to see. >> Hopler. Yes, that sounds correct. We just continued straight. 124 Marshfield just turned east on County Line Road. >> For 34 miles, the driver refused to stop, hitting speeds of more than 100 mph and turning a traffic stop into a serious threat. >> Marshfield to Marathon. Uh from the first roundabout, uh we took the north road. I'm going to terminate at this point since we know it's a dead end here. Pulling over. >> Eventually, the officer was forced to end the pursuit after reaching a dead end. The suspect had already fled, leaving the vehicle stuck in a marshy patch of land. With a car empty, the officer regrouped with her team. >> Hey Melissa, it's Libby. >> Um, I'm in Marathon. I got a bunch of deputies here helping me out. >> Um, uh, so just let everyone know that I terminated ultimately cuz we are approaching a dead end. dude is now in a quarry. So, we're going to be here for just a little bit. Um, well, it went down a dead end road, so we're working through it now. Um, Jamie can be in charge until I make it back. Is every otherwise I'll be available by phone if anything blows up in the city. >> Thanks, Mhm. Bye. >> You got a couple more cars coming still? >> No, I asked them to disregard, but I could tell I'm going to come out. We have plenty in the city. >> Yeah. I just want to make sure that that driveway that's longer right before we turn north here. >> Yeah. >> That he didn't take that instead of this. >> That's possible. >> So, if we can have them come up here and then just watch that driveway. >> Okay. >> And then there was a straight off the end here before we turned north. >> Yeah. >> I tried to look >> briefly, but Um, so we've been dealing with a drunk guy that black drives a black GMC pickup. Um, there was reports of him having a handgun. Um, last time we dealt with him, we like searched his vehicle and didn't find nothing. But >> okay, >> just FYI, um that's who I'm guessing it's going to be, but could be a different black GMC that was driving poor. Well, it was blue. I guess not black. After inspecting the vehicle, the officers ran the registration and learned that it belonged to a local dealership. That detail helped them identify the suspect as a man named Coden. And from there, he wasn't hard to track down. >> 13 for Marshall. Mind just searching that back to see what order quick? Yeah. I love you, Mom. Uh, >> hold on. I just want to make sure I double lock those. Yeah, I did. Okay, you can have a seat. >> Let me put them in the front, please. >> Um, once we get to the police department, we will. Okay. >> What >> is everything okay? >> Yeah, we just had to search them before we Yeah, that's why we're hanging out here for a little bit. So, we're good now. >> Okay. Are you listening? >> Yeah, I'm listening, Mom. >> Okay. You have rights. >> So, just remember that. Don't say anything until you get a lawyer. Got it. >> Yeah. >> All right. I love you. >> I love you too, Mom. >> How did I do this on the phone? >> Um, you just swing your legs in my arms. >> All right. The manager described Coden as a problematic employee with prior disciplinary issues and a history with law enforcement. He said Coden worked as a detailer and occasionally moved vehicles. But on this day, he wasn't supposed to have access to the truck. Video footage backed it up, capturing him leaving the lot in a blue GMC Sierra. All right. Um, Coden, are you willing to answer questions here? >> No. >> Okay. >> Why isn't Tommy custody? >> Well, um, the offense that was committed that's in question here is a felony. >> Well, he was driving, so how would I as the passenger came arrested? Um I mean coden I' I'd like to talk to you more about that. Um but again like um it it's it's your right to remain silent and so I guess I'm not going to continue further on um with asking you questions at this point. Okay. back. There we go. All right. A little more comfortable for you. All right. >> Hello. What? >> What? >> Who did you bring? >> Oh, uh, Coden. Coden. >> What? >> Yeah, he's been cooperating. >> Coden was ultimately charged with fleeing or eluding an officer. The court sentenced him to 3 years of probation and handed down a $518 fine. Number one, cashier's side hustle at work gets busted. On April 29th, 2025, officers responded to a call from a Ford dealership after a cashier was accused of converting customer loyalty points into personal profit. Watch how the investigation unfolds. >> I have uh copies of the actual Ford Pass reward where she created the bogus account. She already deleted it. >> So explain what you mean. She already deleted. >> So the customer customers can sign up for the program for for it's called Ford Pass Rewards. She created a bogus account. >> You say customer. So she did she ever We're going to get this in the statement. We're not record now. But did she create these accounts all of them herself or they were already existing? >> This one she created. >> Okay. for herself >> using her her um last name as her her maiden name. >> Okay. >> That's why we never recognized it. Got you. >> And her second name uh which she never uses. >> Will you raise your right hand, please? Do you swear that what you're about to tell me in this recorded statement will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Yes, I do. >> Thank you. All right. So, in your own words, what led you to file a police report alleging that a former employee had uh embezzled money from the company? So uh what triggered it was a c a parts customer came to return a part normal transaction and in the course of that we always have to find out how the original payment was made. In this case, we found out that the customer uh had the paint the transaction had been registered as a redeeming for Ford pass points which is a reward system that Ford has. But in the ledger, the customer the customer's receipt was stamped cash. So they paid cash but in our on our books it got registered as points of rewards. That led us to start investigating and we find out that the the lady was taking the cash pocketing the cash and then >> for the record let me stop it. What lady are you referring to? >> Oh Sharon Quasiro >> the dealership didn't hesitate to terminate the employee once the theft was confirmed. They'd already secured her statement and now it was up to the officers to review and investigate further. >> How do you spell her last name? >> K W A S C I G R O H. >> And you're referring >> first name is Sharon. >> S H A R O N. >> Yes. >> Let me see that please. So you're referring the name from this right here. Correct. >> Yes. >> Are these the identity documents that she gave when hired? Yes. Perfect. Okay. Go ahead. Continue please. Um, so we then that led us before we even addressed her pull the record of the of the Ford Pass account and come to find numerous transactions both um awarding points to that account and then redeeming all the red when I say redeeming means they cashed out. So all of those transactions were cash payments, mostly parts, but some were in ser service invoices that were redeemed where cash customer paid cash, but cash never made it into our register. The the payment was registered as redemption from that bogus account. >> All right. So to if you were explaining this to a sixth grader for example. So >> she worked here. What was her job title? >> Cashier. >> Cashier. Parts cashier or just any cashier >> ser all around service and parts. >> So customer a real customer would come in do a transaction and pay cash for that transaction. >> Correct. >> Uh were they utilizing their Ford's point Ford's pass account or just strictly simple cashing? >> I'm paying cash. All right. She would then take that cash, stick it in her pocket. It would never make it in a register. >> Correct. >> And then she would ring up the transaction as if a customer used their points to pay for the item. Correct. >> Therefore, on your end, when you look at the paperwork, it all balances out. >> Correct. Our our our registers balance out. >> It was a straightforward but smart setup. By quietly using loyalty points and leaving no red flags in the accounting, the suspect made off with almost $7,000. All while the book stayed balanced and the customers stayed unaware. >> She she would make a a copy cuz they have to make a copy of the the Ford pass transaction and put it along with that paperwork. So when it went through accounting they said okay here's the payment for >> So she did print the receipts in compliance with that transaction. Okay. Now your investigation when what date range did it identify she did this from? So it started first transaction is October of 2024. >> October what do you know the date? >> October 31st was the first registered transaction on that account. >> Okay. >> And the final >> and the final was February 5th of 2025. Okay. What's the total theft? Can you identify? >> Total theft is what I came up with was $7,143.75. >> I'm sorry. Say that one more time. >> $7,143. >> Did you ever interview any customers who told you I paid cash or I did this or I did that? Did you ever speak to any customers to verify? the only one and and it's only because it happens to be a personal friend uh where he does not he didn't pay cash he paid his his transaction normal but she took she used his payment this is where she accumulated points since he didn't have a Ford pass account she registered herself tech. She would have to register herself as put her email in his account so that she can redeem the points that he spent that he accumulated by paying just normal pay. >> To finalize the case, officers now need a clearer picture of how far the scheme went. If she tampered with customer records or created fake documents, it could open the door to even more charges. >> Did she do this for the purposes of jiving with accounting? In other words, these points she was creating is she used that to cover the cash transactions. >> Correct. >> Okay. Um, >> so this >> she used the same email for multiple customers, for example, how are you able to tie multiple? >> Well, the way the system works, she would have to before she fully processes this transaction, she can she so here she paid with a credit card. She took payment. Customer left my my, you know, he left with his stamp. paid then before she so our work paperwork has to be technically closed in the computer system. So what she does is she has to go in put her email on his account first >> which he has the capability of doing as an employee. >> Correct. Then she closes the paperwork. Now Ford cuz Ford grabs the points passively. They just see the >> that's not through corporate. You're right. The Ford system. So once when she closes the work order now, Ford says, in this case, the customer spent $1,85. Those points, the equivalent of those points get attached to that account. Then then she goes in and removes the email after that. >> All right. >> And how were you able to if it was removed, how were you able to determine that that email was used originally? only because it shows up on on the list of of redeemed points. Okay. There's only one way to do that. >> All right. So now this stack of records here explain what it is and all. >> At this point, the manager walks officers through the transaction process step by step, revealing how the suspect made it all appear legitimate. So on here you're going to see the customer the I'm sorry description of the points. These are the dates. >> Mhm. >> Invoice number. So anything starting with a one was a parts invoice. Anything with a nine is a service invoice. >> Okay. Uh points redeemed means points that were cashed out >> to pay for those transactions >> to pay for cash transactions. And points earned or could have been uh either a cash or or credit card payment that was used to accumulate points. >> Okay. >> Um so anything that shows >> So these amounts you're putting are the cash that she stuck in her pocket. >> This Yes. >> All of those. Right. All of those are >> that whole column is the cash he stole >> when I wrote when I all these that I hand wrote is actual cash that was redeemed. When you see these numbers that are typed in uh in the printout these this is what was earned for this transaction here. >> Okay. >> Those are points that went into that account. >> Right. For each individual transaction, would you be able to show that? For example, that one there, this customer's 13,000 was used for this customer's cash. >> Is it? >> No, because what it does is it goes into basically the pot. >> The pool. >> All right. I see. >> And then as she saw that that there was enough money, she would cash out. So she when she started here back here, all she did was accumulate points from October and then you know it just she all she was doing was accumulating points and then the very first cash transaction that she took out she went for for for the home run was this one here in December. Despite how well planned it was, the scheme left behind just enough evidence in the records to trace everything back to her. >> 96,000 points were redeemed for a a service transaction for $2,575.92. >> And these points she redeemed were accumulated from prior fraudulent >> from all these from all these other pages. So So it goes from here forward. So, all of this was accumulated and then right here, she had enough points to cash that out. To back up just a little bit, when I'm confronted about the the name on the account and the email, I said, "So, if I hand this over to detectives and, you know, the sheriff's office and they backtrack this, it's not going to come up with your name." That's when she kind of all right >> changed and admitted. So she admitted in front of all of us that yes, she was doing it. >> Can you tell me her exact words that you can recall? >> She trying to remember. She said, "Well, when once I got her to admit that where the money was and and she said, I I don't," she said, "Well, I I just needed money." And then we found out later that there's some family problem, but I didn't really get into that, but doesn't excuse it. Anyway, >> anything else? That's um about all I can recall right now. >> Did she tell you there was family problems? >> No, I found out through the rumors. >> Okay. So, just to make sure, she never said, "I used the money to gambling or whatever else." >> No, she was very very elusive in that sense. She just said the money was gone. >> Okay. So, what happened after that? Um then uh at that point I asked her to you know immediately terminated her and asked her to leave the premises. >> She refused to give a statement when first asked but once the arrest warrant was served she went along with officers without issue. >> Hey Sharon, thanks for showing up. >> Do you have anything else on you? Just your phone? >> No. >> Your phone? Any keys? >> No, I was able to lock my keys. >> Okay. >> With the like an app on your phone. >> A button. >> Okay. Keep pad. >> All right. Just got a tangent handcuffs for now. Okay. >> You want to take the sweater off now or? >> No, we can take it in the jail. That way it can just go on the property and just put your arm back. Is that too tight? You want an extra cuff? Thanks for being so cooperative. It's a lot easier this way. Just lock this so that way you don't get pinched. So, you don't have nothing in your pockets at all? >> It's my phone. >> Oh, it's in your back pocket. >> Where are your keys at? It's just your locket for the car. Okay. Can you fit through there or do you want to walk around? have a seat right there. And we're going to drive around to the jail. In the end, she was charged with felony grand theft. Her sentence included 3 years of probation and full repayment of the $7,000 she stole. What do you think? Did they get what they deserved? Let me know in the comments and I'll catch you in the next video.