These folks thought no one was watching, but they couldn't have picked a worse time to steal. Here are five cases when thieves robbed the wrong store. Number five, when one second you're shoplifting and the next you're running from horses. On March 20th, 2024, Albuquerque officers responded to a shoplifting call involving a man who grabbed merchandise and boldly walked out without paying, ignoring the fact that he'd been seen. What he didn't know was that officers had already set the stage for a very unconventional takedown. >> Did he still stop? You're being detained. Albuquerque police. >> Stop. You're being detained. >> Stop. Albuquerque police. You are being detained. >> Stop. >> Stop. You're being detained. >> Stop. >> Albuquerque police. Stop. Stop. >> You need to stop or force will be used against you. >> You understand me? >> Get on the ground. >> Uhhuh. Get on the ground. Come on. Get on the ground. You're being detained. >> Get out of the road. >> Get out of the road. >> You are not free to leave. You understand? force will be used against >> here. Get on the ground now. I'm going to use slice against you. Get on the ground. >> You are not free to leave. Albuquerque police do not move. 1531 PD. We have one detained. He barely made it a few steps before the mounted unit moved in. Between the eyewitness accounts and the surveillance footage, his chances of talking his way out are slim. >> 4 1531 1532. >> I'll stay right here. There you go. >> Be quiet. >> Yeah, he took off from me, JD, when he saw me. And uh so and then they they verbally told me that he had just shoplifted when I came around the front. So, >> how's your feet? >> What happened? >> A customer says that he has actually a key to our lock locking boxes and >> he was stuffing his pockets on the way out. Okay. So, he was in the store shoplifting on top of that. >> Yes. And he has a key. >> Okay. >> And those are universal keys. They open all the lock boxes up >> for the outside like the merchandise on the outside. >> Yeah. >> Okay. We'll figure that out. >> Anyways, just a double. >> No, I appreciate you. Yeah. And then for the shoplifting, I'm going to use you. Is that okay? >> Yeah, that's okay. >> Okay. And you saw him shoplifting? >> Yeah, all of us did. >> Okay. And what was he doing inside the store? >> Just stuffing his pockets, getting as much as he could. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Go back. >> Thank you. >> We'll retrieve all your items. Okay. And then if you don't mind, because we're going to charge him with shoplifting. If you can just uh kind of get me a receipt after the fact. Are you willing to prosecute? >> And I'm pretty sure we have cameras, too. >> Okay. So, if you can work on those cameras for me, that'd be great. Um and then that way we can get it for the lock boxes and we'll go from there. Okay. >> All righty. Thank you. I appreciate it. >> And when we're done, I'll I'll probably need a receipt of everything. Okay. >> Okay. Yeah. Uh just let me know. >> Okay. >> Thank you. While one officer confirms the man's details, the other takes a moment to walk him through what's about to happen. >> Um, okay. >> So, he shoplifted for sure inside the store. He has it all right there. Um, so you are under arrest for shoplifting. You are positively identified by an employee of the business. All right. >> Yeah, she grabbed that. So, you are under arrest. You are not free to leave for shoplifting and then eluding and evading police. Understand? So, he is under arrest for sure for shoplifting and deluding and evading from Chuck. Um, if you want to call Mike and just let him know cuz he'll have to review. Do you have any weapons on you? You're going to be searched pursuing to an arrest. Okay. Stand up. Stand up. You can do it. Come on. You ran just fine from us. One, two, three, go. >> Do you have anything sharp on you that's going to poke me, stab me? >> No. >> You sure? Pick your head up. She's going to get a receipt for everything. Yeah. You said that he possibly has keys. >> Yeah, that's what we're looking for. >> It's surprising just how much he managed to stuff into his pockets. But what's even more shocking is that he's still trying to downplay the situation, insisting he never tried to run. The officers shut that down fast. >> Yeah. You didn't stop. You were told to stop by a police officer. >> You ran in the middle of the street. >> No, you didn't. It's all on camera, bro. >> Yes. have anything sharp in here? >> No. >> Okay. All right. >> Here's your money. I'm going to put your money right there. Okay. >> He goes, "She didn't log it as a chase." I saying, "I don't care. It was a chase." >> So, I'm sure. >> Do you have shorts on or just boxers? Follow me. >> No. >> Yeah. >> All your chains up there. >> They had all stepped outside. I was like, >> you're going to be charged for just so you know. >> Get a receipt. >> Cross your legs in front of you. I don't know. When all was said and done, the man was charged with shoplifting and fleeing or evading a police officer. Number four, man learns the hard way that Shopright's anti- theft tech doesn't miss. This next case takes us to Hoboken, New Jersey, where officers were called to a shop after a man allegedly tried to walk out with a cart of unpaid merchandise. What he didn't realize was that loss prevention had eyes on him the entire time and they were ready when the suspect made his move. The staff stepped in to intercept him at the exit. And here's what followed when the police finally arrived. >> What's going on, boss? >> Hey, what's up, man? How you doing? >> All right. >> So, what's going on? >> So, we stopped this guy. Yeah. He's actually he actually popped up on our face first system >> so I mean first time I've seen him here but looking into the system he's actually been in the store more than once >> on the 17 then on the 10th >> so he basically just walked out with the car without paying anything >> today was 88. I haven't checked the other times for the two days. I was looking now. I believe they had the for 215 on spots for New Jersey. >> Uh-huh. >> And they actually filed that lease report over there. You got to wait over there. You got them at John Doe. But you know >> Okay. But the the only incident here is today. >> Today. And I guess whatever the 10th and 17th I have to just look at those videos. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And you you guys want to pursue a complaint or you just want to bann? >> Yeah. Yeah. All right. Can you pull up the video? >> Sure. >> Is Is this the receipt for the stuff? >> Yeah, it was a 84. >> Did you come in with anything? Did you come in with anything else? No. >> No books or anything like that? Right. >> How much is it? >> $88. >> They want to sign a complaint. So, it's going to be 25. We'll go watch the video. >> The suspect, 47year-old Jack Coralone, turns out to be a repeat offender even at other branches. What he didn't know is that the store uses tracking tools to flag familiar faces, making it easier for loss prevention to stay one step ahead. >> I ain't watching. Just send me the video in the thing. How many incidents you had? >> So, it's definitely got to be more than one cuz like I like I explained to him, he was what notified me was I seen that. >> I want to know how many you actually caught him doing. >> Um >> cuz you didn't report any of the other instances. >> Yeah, I guess I guess they didn't report. But this is the only one that we have them coming in selecting off your floor and trying to leave. >> All right. So, we'll handle this, right? >> Yeah. >> All right. If you could report the other ones, but you you don't >> Yeah, the other ones I have to look into cuz it was on a day. >> All right. Well, whenever you get the all the stuff you got, just uh >> we'll send somebody over whenever you you guys get it all together >> and then uh you got idea >> the the video to export it. >> Yeah. Do the link. You guys send the link over. >> Okay. Hold on. Get her up at headquarters. Um, >> you want just take a picture of the >> so you can upload it. >> No, just take a picture of it. >> Yeah. No. >> Yeah. You don't have to bring it. >> What's your first name? >> What's your name, man? Your first name? >> Jack. >> Jack, can you stand up first? >> Put your hand on top of your head. Drop the phone real quick. >> You need to email, right? And just unlock your fingers right here. >> All right. >> All the way. >> You got anything sharp on you that's going to hurt us? Right. >> No weapons before we got here. They just want to stand by the law. >> Yeah. Ah, I survived again. >> Yeah. >> The man was allegedly trying to steal $8845 in goods. And thanks to store surveillance, there's video proof of the entire attempt. With that, the officers waste no time placing him under arrest and leading him out of the store. >> No, it is your car. >> Yes. >> Well, that's actually my my friend's car, but it's my car. >> All right. This is all yours, right? >> Yeah. >> You uh >> Oh, thank you, buddy. Get familiar with the system, bro. the video, right? Um, >> I'll give you an email to send it to. >> Oh, actually, >> I have his email. I'll send you the link to >> All right. >> Come on, Jack. Right. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Anything else for us? Good. >> Yeah. >> All right, man. >> Have a good one. >> Info and everything. >> Yeah. Yeah. My head, man. That's awful. Stand by right for me real quick. You have a seat. It's a short ride. >> What's surprising is that Jack had $550 in cash on him, yet still chose to steal. That decision is now coming back to bite him. adding another charge to his growing record. >> Be all right. >> What car is this? >> Why is my my trunk? >> Yeah. What? What car is this? 1052. >> See, I'm going to be installing miles 4815. Quaz is going to follow. >> Jack was taken to the Hoboken Police Department where he was formally processed and charged with shoplifting under $200. Afterward, he was released pending a scheduled court appearance. Number three, woman realizes excuses won't work with nononsense cops. It's January 22nd, 2025 when officers spot a familiar face inside a local lounge. A woman wanted in connection to a past theft. She was caught on camera shoplifting weeks ago, and now it's time for the confrontation that's been weeks in the making. Dispatch one, can you copy Illinois 28 to attach to this as well? Frank Adam 32502. Frank Adam 32502. It's going to be on the trans. Hello. How are you? >> Not too shabby. Hi, >> ma'am. Can you cash out and come talk to me for a second outside, please? >> We'll discuss things out here. I don't want to discuss business inside. Okay. Do you have an ID on you by chance, ma'am? >> In the car, >> huh? I just take your name. That makes things a little bit easier. >> Melissa, >> you are Mr. Melissa. Just as I thought. >> Yeah, >> Miss Okay. So, the reason why I'm here talking to you, okay, is cuz back on the 8th, the 8th of this month and the 14th of this month, you went to Menard's. Okay. >> Okay. And while at Menard's you concealed for on the 8th $214 worth of merchandise and on the 14th approximately $100 worth of merchandise. >> What do you mean conceal like >> stole? >> Uh no I didn't. >> Okay. Before you make it What's your middle initial? >> M >> M and Okay. Just so you know, I have everything on video, okay? I have video from both days, okay? >> Though she tries to deny the charges, officers have already confirmed she took over $300 in merchandise from Menard's. What surprises them, however, is how she reacts when presented with the facts. >> What happened? >> I needed work. >> So, you just steal it? >> I didn't have a choice. It was either get the job done or don't get paid. Well, you used uh points from >> Yeah. >> Okay. Why can't you use more of his points so that that that comes off? >> Because that's for his stuff. That's not for my stuff. >> It's for his stuff. >> Yeah. His material for his for what he needs done. >> So instead of asking him for help and paying him back after you get the job done to get paid, you just take the merchandise. Correct. >> It was stupid. I get it. >> But you went there a second time. Why'd you go there a second time? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Okay. All right, Miss Dawson, go ahead and turn around. Put your hand invite me back. Okay. >> You serious? >> Yep. Under arrest for retail theft. Do >> you have any money left in there? >> I got money in my pocket. No, not >> anything on anyone need to know about. >> No. >> No. Dispatch, 130. Can't copy female Illinois. Dispatch copy of female female last name of Dawson David William Samor first name of Melissa comment spelling The officers weren't expecting a confession, but once she comes clean, the decision becomes clear. The officers waste no time preparing to take her in. >> Nothing on you, correct? >> No. >> You want to search your table if you don't mind? Washington. >> You can hold it. >> It's just a little Oh, it's for It's the part. You want anything out of that car? >> I'm sure they say I'm not sending anywhere. >> There is still change in this pocket. >> Yeah. There's more change on that front. Can you count that sandwich is there? >> Yeah, I will here in a minute. Once we'll walk over to my vehicle, set on hood and I'll count it. >> Going to hang out while I count this cash real quick. >> With a search done, they walk her to the cruiser for one final review of her items. Fortunately for the officers, the suspect has made things easy for everyone involved. 20 40 60 80 100 101 voucher one, please. 1 11 15 That'll be 16, right? There's only one cuz you have one >> 117 some change. You want to hang out with us? I'm going to grab a evidence bag I got on my car. Biggest bear I possibly could have. Is the vehicle locked? >> Vehicle locked. >> Yeah. >> Huh? Appreciate you talking about this man. Following the incident, the suspect was officially charged with retail theft. Number two, police surprise man at the exit after failed theft attempt. On July 2nd, 2025, officers responded to a call from Juel Oasco after loss prevention reported a man stuffing items into his bag and bypassing all points of sale. Security moved in quickly before he could get far. And here's how that confrontation played out. Hello. Backpack. >> What? >> You're detained. I see your backpack. >> Everything in my backpack is not from here. So, >> you said everything in your backpack's not from here, >> right? >> Okay. I watched you walk in with the with the backpack, walk into my aisles and conceal all your products that you took from. And the only thing you bought was that >> I didn't put anything in the backpack. I did my turn real quick. You have anything on you while we're talking. Everything in there is not I didn't get nothing at the store. >> From where you bring my message. >> What's What did you take? >> Got looks like probably shampoo. OTC products. Zerek. Yep. >> Who's in my OTC aisle? Everything in this backpack is for is for my stuff. >> Okay. >> All my OTC Nexium pyos. >> All right. I guess the cameras are wrong. >> Right. That's right. >> You got it. Okay. S knows he has >> 99. I have two two sitting. >> Out of where? >> Huh? blood. >> For what? >> So, inside the suspect's bag were shampoo bottles and various over- the-counter items. He may try to deny that they came from the store, but the security footage and eyewitnesses say otherwise. 99. Anything? >> Huh? >> You want to under the influence of anything? >> No. You got any medical problem? >> Uh, no. You feel generally fine right now? >> Though he's facing a charge for failure to appear, the man's respectful attitude earns him a straightforward exchange with the officers. >> No, never mind. I get that. >> I believe you. You're talking to me here. I just want to make sure there's no help. Oh, no. >> Segway. Yeah, this thing. >> This one is >> Do you have anybody in the area that can come pick this big wipe up? I don't have to put on evidence that you're not going to get back for a while. >> Uh, my mom is with my son in therapy right now. So, you don't get in therapy with my son. >> Okay. >> And she won't get out. >> She's get out. She'll get out. should be able to come get it from the police department. >> You want to just pull it up for a second. So the fill appears not for this here or I got to get county. >> Uh I got to find out when did you get the warrant? >> A while ago. >> What's a while ago? >> Like almost two months ago. >> Okay. More than likely it's just going to be a release. I just got to take it across the street to take a photo of you. >> I just do nothing from here. He said he first he said shampoo and pro. There's no pro shampoo texture there. First shamp shampoo or text in there. No point of >> obviously at least their condition. With the suspect now secured in the cruiser, officers returned to the store to retrieve a receipt and gather more details from the staff. >> But I knew he was going to put up a stake in probably >> I need a receipt. >> Oh, don't touch. There's >> needles. I need to uh two more seats, please. >> Yeah, this is the same. You can find out who this female penny is. I don't know if she was in the parking lot. I can check video for you guys. I'm told about my lucky pop off tonight. I know that now. Hey. Uh, I see right now same guy with a couple weeks ago. >> Yeah. >> So, is that the total? >> That's going to be a 7-Eleven. Okay. >> While the store items were small, the high cost of over-the-counter meds pushed the total to more than $1,200, qualifying the offense as a felony. With a receipt secured, the officer wraps up with the staff and returns to the cruiser. Okay. So, uh question uh we we give the full price uh not the sale price. That's what you guys do as well. Did you break it down by >> Doesn't matter. >> It doesn't matter. Okay. >> At this point, it's over the threshold anyways. If it's another 100 bucks, 200 bucks, don't make a difference. >> I'll just uh do you want >> I need a photo of it. >> Okay. >> Just line it up somewhat. You want me to take it? You want me to take it? >> I'll take it. Okay. >> Thanks for helping out. Appreciate it. >> You hear that? This is the This is This is the guy that uh was loading up on stuff. We told her to call and then his girlfriend said she saw the cops and took off the cross towards >> Was this the one that James and I had that night that James had to go and identify them? >> Maybe. I don't know. I don't know. >> It was a darkhaired girl >> dark with a big purse and >> Yeah. Yeah. That was the one that James and I called the cops that night and then we went up to them in the parking lot and then we got the license plate and they came back and James had to go identify her. >> She has it written down. I'll trust her. I'll be calling you. >> Okay. You got my phone number or >> I'll call this fine or whatever she has. We're good. >> Appreciate it. >> Thanks. Appreciate it. >> Thank you. Do you need his info? >> Uh, can you >> Oh, okay. So, what are they going to see when they check the cameras? Nothing. >> Okay. >> I'm not saying you did or didn't, but if I see you on camera and you're lying, mother. Despite being in custody, the man doesn't stop trying to explain himself. However, at this point, the officers aren't buying the story, and they've heard enough from him. Heat. Heat. All right. All right. Hop out. >> Hold it in your hand. >> Yeah. See the handle key in my on my on my key ring. Key ring. >> Yeah. >> I'm not going. >> It's not illegal. >> I'm not going there. Anyway, normally we go through that way, but the door is broken. So, we're going to go >> hopefully it help. >> The man was ultimately charged with grand theft. Number one, serial shoplifterss test their luck again, and this time they're met by officers who aren't playing. In our final case, on May 9th, 2025, officers responded to a local Walgreens after staff reported three men allegedly stealing merchandise. Though the suspects had already fled by the time officers arrived, the staff provided plenty of information to help with the investigation. Here's what unfolded next. >> Hey, did you call about those guys? Looks like they hit our other Walgreens right now. >> Uh, did you see them? >> Who's the witness? >> Which way they go? >> East St. Charles. >> You know what kind of car it was? >> Just like a black sedan. They were parked around the corner. I didn't want to get There's a camera outside. It should show on. We see >> 52 maximum. right now going east on Highland from Summit. >> East on Highland. >> Looks like we got the car. All right, I'll be I'll be back. I'm going to try. They're probably going to take off. So, >> diapers. >> Gum. Okay. >> Okay. And how old are the guys about? I'll we'll cut it close. >> Just no problem. >> After reviewing store footage showing the three men stealing, it didn't take long for one officer to spot someone matching the suspect's description. Here's how he made contact. Change hands behind your back. Hands behind your back. How you grab me? >> Three or two. I got one at 516 Fair View. 516 Fairview. >> 516 Fairview. >> Let's go, man. What you got on there? >> I got nothing. Where's that on you? I just >> cuz you're running. >> I'm running that phone. my phone. Take my phone. >> My kids. You ain't taking my 552 detain. >> You ain't taking my two. I need somebody here. This guy's being squared. Victor 52. I'm in for view. Setting of a perimeter. I bet the police get me. Get up. Get off the Get off the >> How many more? I think that's >> every [ __ ] >> You are [ __ ] when you're running. >> Where saw you? >> Let me know. >> I got 151 still out. And do I have >> I have to Spit on. I'm going spit on you. >> Then they get a phone. >> There's cameras around here. >> The man continues to hurl slurs at the officers, but at this point, their patience is gone, and they're determined to get him into the cruiser by any means necessary. >> I need my Don't worry about your car. Get your legs in the car. >> My phone. >> Right here. >> All right. >> Just spit on me. >> There you go. Get a felony. So, we're looking for With one suspect already in custody, other officers work quickly to find the remaining two. A tip leads them to a nearby neighborhood, and it doesn't take long to spot the getaway vehicle. Here is the tense moment that followed. Yeah, the car is empty. that running east. Uh, west, west, west. The car is empty. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> On the ground. On the ground. ON THE GROUND. TURN AROUND. TURN AROUND. TURN AROUND. TURN AROUND. >> DOWN. DOWN. DOWN. OUT OF YOUR BELLY. OUT OF YOUR BELLY. GO. Let's go. >> Put your hands behind. Put your hands behind your back. >> HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> GET OFF MY BACK. GET OFF MY BACK. >> Two detain. Two detain. That's 555. >> Go west. >> I need somebody here in 560. Hey my wrist, man. Right here. >> I'm for comfort, man. >> I come here at my wrist. >> For what? >> Give me what he do. Setting up a perimeter. A perimeter. >> What do you mean all now? We got cameras. We got cameras. >> 52. >> One block. Two blocks. >> Huh? >> East to where? >> Two blocks. >> Your butt. On your butt. >> You sit down. >> Sit on your butt though. And do I have >> both suspects appear too exhausted to resist any longer? Now officers just need to confirm their identities and locate the stolen merchandise. >> Take a breath. >> Sorry for running a little bit, huh? >> Running. That wasn't what? >> I know you were strong when I found you, but we're trying to work on it here. 52. Do we have a K9 available? >> Confirming Echo 60 if you have all three in custody. If not, uh, we'll continue with the dog. >> Oh, there's a third one. >> I'm still head down there. Just let me know. >> You still have one outanding. >> Is that your code? >> Pick the one I saw. Three. We have two and a Dennis has one. And I think we have all three. Check your shoes, man. Your shoes pop. >> Ready. Pop that bag up. >> I'm lose. >> He's got a baggie on you. Yeah. Let me go through. >> Let me fix these for you. Hold on. >> Let me fix this for you. Made for comfort, man. Relax. If you move more, it's going to hurt even more. Just relax. >> While securing the cuffs and conducting a quick search, the officers make a discovery that adds even more weight to the case. >> Okay. Okay. Well, >> relax. You >> keep moving around. You're making it tighter. >> There you go. Now get on your Want another set of cuffs? No, >> it's okay. These are >> these cuffs. These cuffs are awful. >> There you go. >> Yeah, I think we all >> Now you're better, right? >> Yeah, I think we all >> Now you're better, right? >> Get on your butt. Get on your butt. >> Yeah, I don't have a cage. Let's go. one of those out >> these guys ID. No idea. I just got >> on paper. I got a bin when you're ready. Actually, did the plate come back to this car? Oh, thanks. >> One of the other guy. >> Yeah. Here. There's another To be thorough, officers pat the man down one last time before securing him in the cruiser, making sure nothing was missed. >> Go ahead, D. I will check it today. >> What's your name? >> Tom White. Why do you get Thomas White, what you do to put you in the back of the seat? All right. >> This comes better on you? A little better? >> Yeah. >> All right, man. Take a seat. Watch your head. Oh, man. Not that old. We're about the same age, man. >> I'm actually two months older than you. >> Yeah. You >> guys all good? >> What a Friday morning. >> I'm halfway done my coffee. You know, >> it's cold now. >> See you. Affirmative. have one. >> With all three suspects now in custody, officers head toward the nearby garage that was damaged during the escape, hoping to speak with a homeowner or any eyewitness who saw what unfolded before the authorities caught up with the suspects. >> How they got out? >> I have no idea how they got out. >> Hi. Hey, >> is it still running? >> Yeah, I can't get in >> that door. >> Wonderful. >> Okay. Um, are the homeowners here? >> I I have a knock on the door. >> Can you go knock on the door real quick? >> Oh, man. Right. >> In Victor 3, if you want to start a toe, >> hey Sandra, we got a ET out here. >> Um, >> 52, I have a name for you. >> Uh, maybe Camples. got one in his car. >> I have my car here, too. >> Oh, I was arresting the guy. I saw in somebody. >> With three in custody, the officers do one last check of the surrounding area to make sure no one else involved slipped away during the chaos. I missed the first part of my >> St. Charles and Roosevelt. All three suspects were charged with theft, resisting arrest, and fleeing from law enforcement, while the first suspect picked up an additional charge for battery on an officer. Think they'll be back at it again? Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below and I'll see you in the following