them. Go. Can you guys go to her car? >> Get the [ __ ] off me. Get the [ __ ] off me. >> Um, honestly, I think majority is perishable. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? >> Quit trying to start [ __ ] Let me just make this. >> The world is full of people chasing quick money. Some choose hard work. Others take the criminal route. From theft to identity fraud. Today, we're looking at scammers who thought they could get away with it until reality hit. Watch as each one realizes they've been caught. Are they ready to face the consequences? Let's find out. >> Put your hands behind your back. Drop it. >> Go. Can you guys go to her car? >> Get the [ __ ] off of me. Get the [ __ ] off of me. >> Walmart security spots Jillian helping herself to nearly $200 worth of makeup like it's an all you can grab sale. When they try to stop her, she goes full drama mode, slapping at them before sprinting into the woods like it's Survivor Shoplifter Edition. I'm flagged down by the complainant behind the wall grease and then our suspect is he walked peace into the woods working on the charges deeper than that. >> Are you security? >> Yeah, we could both see what charges we got. Uh yeah. No, she went down she went down to those bushes. But you know, like I know that that crap goes deep. >> I've never been back there. >> Oh yeah. No, it goes deep. >> Um what did she do? Uh she basically came in well he saw her come in start concealing like a bunch of uh cosmetics close to like $200 and something dollars. So when we got out to the front stop some of her purse and then she also seal some inside her purse. So we got to stop her she didn't want to come back. Of course he can't touch her. So like at least try to retrieve the merchandise at that time. >> Security explains she flat out refused to return the loot through hands and bolted. Officers clarify the legal angle. Not robbery just petty theft with a side of battery. >> She like you can't touch me. She kind of almost gave me like a a pimp slap just about and she just walked off. He actually walked off. >> Would you be able to identify her? >> Yeah. >> Can I get you started on a statement? >> Yeah. >> Try to go over there. You guys want to press charges? Of >> course. I come over here. I have enough. >> We got to ask. Hold on to this real quick. It's the same thing for both of y'all. First name, last name. Explain what happened. While searching, police learn Jillian's a familiar face in town homeless, picking up cleaning gigs for locals, but also famous for freelance shopping without payment. >> Standing here. >> Yeah, that's what we're looking for. >> She's following me. >> What are you, Dora or Uber? >> No. No. Uh, she works for me. >> What was she wearing? >> Oh, I don't know. I was just picking her up. I was supposed to be here at 7:00. It's 10:12. >> Did she text you? >> No. No. I met her when I met her a few days ago. She's working for me. Where is she? I'm taking her with me. >> Well, if it's what I'm looking for, she's going to jail. >> Oh my god. Really? >> Uh if you want to pull up real quick. I'll talk to you in a second. >> Yeah. >> I don't know. Bastard. >> Well, yeah. There you go. That's it. >> Anyways, I'll wait for you here. Are you almost here? >> All right. Yes. >> Dad. So, >> is she real skinny? Um, >> yeah, she realized >> the >> she homeless. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> She was going to work for me. >> Doing what? >> Cleaning. >> Well, she's probably going to steal from you. >> I don't think so. >> She's stealing and hitting them. >> Oh, she is. >> No, these are security from >> Witnesses say she was rocking a pink purse as she disappeared into the woods. Officers gear up for a trek into what sounds suspiciously like Walmart's unofficial camping section. for the white shirt. >> Well, she didn't see her today. >> This one did. >> She has uh black. >> She's going to jail if I find her. >> All right, >> I'm leaving. >> All right, >> huh? >> Black or brown? >> Black or brown hair? >> Julian. >> Glad you guys are here. >> All right. Yeah, have a good one. She thinks it's Julian. >> Nope. Why ain't that? >> I guess she like gives them work to like clean around her properties or something, you know, to get them on their feet or get them some money and she's supposed to pick her up. >> That's fair. I mean, >> yeah, >> she ain't using the money the right way. >> I mean, it it's fair until they decide one day that they're tired of this young lady being nice to her. >> They're going to rob her >> and rob her or hit over there. That's what I told her. So she's she no longer has work for them, then they're going to >> Oh, well, I wouldn't Yeah. I see the I see the the kindness in her and how it can be exploited. >> Oh, absolutely. Yeah, >> completely. It's a shame. >> Yeah. So that old lady helps the homeless by giving them work to like clean around her. >> They finally find Jillian in a homeless encampment. She denies everything, gets hostile, and acts like the world's most unconvincing not me contestant. She play County Pop. >> Julian's her name. Julian. >> What's her name? >> Huh? Uh, we'll help you. >> Huh? >> We'll help you. You don't like that. >> Where' she go? Damn. >> Ma'am. >> Ro. >> What's your name? >> Where'd you come from? >> Yeah, >> man. Um >> from the stairface >> mico on the single court team. Where's the follow? >> Is somebody supposed to be picking you up over here >> to go do some work? >> Work? Yeah. >> Walk out with me? >> Why? Going home to camp. >> Okay. Well, you're going to walk out with me cuz we need to figure out if you committed a crime or not. >> Okay. >> Officers arrest her after some push back. Jillian yells obscenities, claims jail will harm her, and unloads random personal history nobody asked for. >> Oh, in battery. How is there a new battery? >> Can you hit somebody? That's a battery. >> I didn't hit nobody. >> Cool. >> Who did I hit? >> Who did I hit? >> Ask your lawyer. He'll tell you. >> My lawyer. >> Good. >> You know I don't get no lawyer. >> Yeah, you do. You got a defense attorney. >> You know who I am. Betsy and Pora. >> Right. Ano is all over the radio. I'm Gabriel. >> Callendant. You have a glass on your >> right in the >> I'm all They'll kill me in jail. >> You don't know that? >> Well, let them know. They'll defend you in that. >> They'll kill me in jail. >> Okay. Well, then you should be >> I'm Betsy and Porta. I'm Mimi. I'm Mommy. Right. >> Okay. >> All right. You didn't know that, right? >> Now you feel bad. >> No. >> I have to be in protective services in there. >> Okay. It's not my fault. >> Yes, it is. >> Nobody told you to steal. >> Who the [ __ ] sold anything? >> Okay. >> Stupid me. >> They'll kill me in there. >> Have them go. Can you guys go to her car? >> Get the [ __ ] off of me. Get the [ __ ] off of me. Yo, kill me in jail. You stupid son of a [ __ ] Get the [ __ ] off of me. You know who the [ __ ] I am? You stupid son of a [ __ ] Yo, kill me in jail. I'm the one that's on the [ __ ] radio, [ __ ] My dad doesn't even give a [ __ ] Don't you know that? My dad's a child molester. And y'all [ __ ] walk. Stop you. [ __ ] you. Stupid bastard. Stop. Walmart confirms they'll press charges with footage and witness statements. Basically, a highlight reel of Jillian's five finger discount run. You >> guys okay? >> Yeah. >> Was the battery outside? >> Yeah. >> Is there cameras in that area here? >> It is. >> There is. Okay. >> You going to do me a favor? >> Yeah. >> You going to give me two coffees? >> Yep. >> Sweet. Actually, I only need one, not two. Let me see what I got over here real quick. >> Did you let them know >> what >> I have one? Yeah. During booking, Jillian argues, denies battery, and gives officers the guess who I am today. Routine with inconsistent personal info. >> If it was me, it would have been >> Why are you lying about the battery? >> The thing behind your back, right? Where was the battery? >> No, I didn't say it was on me, ma'am. >> What? Well, who did I batter? >> Somebody who did I batter someone in Walmart. They attempted to grab me and I told them not to touch me. Mind your fact, I was security officer from an undercover cop. undercover DA officer here in Orlando, Florida. >> What's your first name? >> Betsy Puerto. What's wrong with you? Mars. >> B E T S Y >> S E Y >> S E. >> That comes from the drop off. That's comes from the church. >> B E T S E Y. >> And then your last name. I'm Pa. >> Hey. >> Sorry for what? >> You shouldn't have done it. >> If you were that sorry, you wouldn't have done it. >> I didn't say sorry. >> Oh, okay. >> Listen, I can book you in as a J. >> Give me the [ __ ] battery then. Uh, you want me to book you as a Jane Doe? >> For sure. >> Final score. Jillian is convicted of resisting merchandise recovery, but the court withholds adjudication on theft. Her prize 31 days in jail time served included court costs and a lifetime ban from Walmart. Stealing may seem small, but it can quickly spiral into bigger charges when you resist or get aggressive. Bad choices in the moment can leave lasting consequences like jail time, fines, and permanent bans. The next case is even insane when this happens. On July 27th, 2025, police responded to a Walmart after loss prevention reports a woman concealing clothing and dog food, scanning only select items. Surveillance clearly confirms the theft. >> That's good, sir. Good, sir. Thank you. >> Got Marie inside. She's got a basket full of stuff. >> Um, yeah. Has she checked out already? >> She's cashing out right now. So, she she's about to walk out. So, >> my guy's going to make contact with her. >> Okay. >> She's right here on 29. >> Okay. >> She's got a basket full of stuff. >> The suspect identified as Marie Lackey spent nearly 3 hours shopping. She carefully scanned some products while hiding others behavior Walmart security recognized from her prior thefts at other stores. >> She had a bunch of She was in here for like 3 hours shopping. >> Okay. >> She had a bunch of clothes folded. >> Um and so what she was doing was she she scanned the outside items, but there was like three or four folded in between. >> She had a bunch of uh dog food. >> Oh, frequent shopping. >> Yeah, I know Kohl's has dealt with her a lot. That's who sent us her information. >> Okay. Um, she usually stages the carts and has other people come in and get it, but in this case, >> at the exit, officers stop Lackey and escort her to the loss prevention office. She is read her Miranda rights and formally placed under arrest for shoplifting. Heat. Heat. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Hello, Mary. No, we were >> Yeah, just follow us to the office over here. >> Well, you pay for it. >> Well, it's Yeah, it's too late now. [Music] We'll get everything over here. >> Do you have any idea what you need? >> Do you have any other items in your in your purse or anything like that that you didn't pay for? [Music] >> Do you guys want to do your receipt as well? That way you guys can see what you paid for. >> So, just uh before before we uh start any other I'm just going to read you something. Just cuz you're not free to leave, okay? Doesn't necessarily mean you're going to go to jail or anything like that. Okay, right now you're not free to leave. Okay, you have the right to remain intelligent. Anything you say, can will be used against the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer, have a discussion with you while we while you are being questioned. If you cannot or hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You can't. >> Lackey admits she might have missed scanning a few items, but insists she paid for most of her cart. A review proves otherwise. Over $538 worth of unpaid merchandise, a felony under state law. that anytime to exercise his rights and not answering my questions or make any statements. You understand me, right? If you still want to talk to >> So, yeah, right now you're not free to leave. You're basically under arrest for shoping. Um, so what happened? >> I don't know. Like I just I just I kind of just like separate them and stack them and I don't know. Officers remind her of Walmart's zero tolerance policy, a lifetime ban from every Walmart location nationwide with only a slim chance of corporate review after a year. >> I tried to stand, but I probably did let some of them go through like on the email with John. >> All right. >> So, you basically just >> I paid for most of it, but I know I probably >> You didn't do Okay. Well, I mean, that's why we're here. they saw you on the cameras. So, depending on the dollar amount, um, we'll just give you a citation. If they want you trespass, we're going to have you trespassed. Um, like I said, depending on the dollar amount. If it's not a felony amount, we'll give you that citation. >> No, I mean 500 >> 500 500 or more. >> Well, it's for the items that you didn't scan. >> Yeah, >> it's for the items that you didn't scan. So, as long as it's not 500 or more, we'll just cut you a citation and then um I'm sure they're going to want you trespass. So, we'll just have you trespass and you won't be allowed on any Walmart. Okay? >> And trust me, they're really good at what they do. That's all they do all day. Check cameras and people. So, if you decide to go to another Walmart, all this information is going to go to another Walmart. They're going to check you out there. They're going to see you there. And then after that, you will go to jail for trespassing. >> Okay? Just because we just advised you right now that you're not allowed at any Walmart here in Las Cruus at least. I know it's probably in El Paza, too, but >> yeah, I'll get the to keep the stuff that I paid for and all that. >> Yeah, you'll get to keep what you paid for just what you didn't pay for. Obviously, that's what you're going to be charged with because you shoplifted. You >> pay for it still. If I >> If you want to take it, if they let you. I mean, >> I think after Yeah. >> No. >> Yeah. I mean, >> you had a chance to pay for >> I mean I mean it is what it is. We don't take any offense to it, but then there's consequences and >> unfortunately you're not allowed in any Walmarts now. Okay. And it's a lifetime ban. Okay. So, unless you talk to their management and then >> I believe after maybe like a year or so, you can call corporate and then they decide whether you can or >> uh not yet. We still have the dollar amount to see. >> As long as I'm not. >> Yeah. I mean, just cuz you've been cooperative. Um, I'm not I'm not guaranteed. >> Records show she paid about $170, but unpaid items exceeded $500. Officers explained that Walmart surveillance is extensive, making it nearly impossible for shoplifterss to slip through unnoticed. >> That if you go shoplift at another store, the same thing's going to happen, right? Just with me. Uh, just cuz you've been cooperative with me and whatnot, I'll cut you that citation. You still have to go to court for it, obviously. Oh, >> she like buy quite a bit of stuff. >> That's the one. Yeah, that so far that's all she's paid for. >> Just this? >> Yeah. But we're we're She paid for it. It was 170 bucks. So, she did pay. >> Oh, okay. >> We're just trying to dissect. >> And I don't know, Marie, if it's the first time you do it or not, but like my partner said, they're >> they do this for a living, you know? So, they're good at what they do at the first. [Music] >> Yeah. And I mean, you're not the first one that does it. You won't be the last. But, you know, Walmart has pretty good security cameras. So, >> this is the only stuff she paid for. >> So, yeah. >> Do you know what what time what time she came in? >> I started watching her around 10:50. So, she might have been here 10:30 or so. >> Yeah. If if she scam, she's she stole more than she scanned. You know what I mean? I don't know if it's the first time it you do it or not, but or it's the first time you have you you got caught, but I mean hopefully it teaches you a lesson to not do it again cuz like I said this time, you know, you weren't placed in handcuffs or you know, you weren't taken to the unit or anything like that. But I can't guarantee you that next time if you do do it, that's the same routine is going to happen. You know, it just depends. Yeah. I I don't know either. That's why they're they're checking right now. But >> that's why like I know like for some of them I just like shirt $4, you know, like cuz I didn't know what stories are. It's not that I was trying to just >> Lackey insists she wasn't trying to steal everything, blaming a little voice that told her she could get away with it. Officers confirm the theft total before tax was $558, requiring felony arrest. to steal everything. I know he wasn't. Well, I was trying to get you all these that stupid little voice in your ear that says, "Hey, you could get away with it." >> Yeah. And like I said, they do this for, you know, for a living. So, >> they're good at what they do. So, >> yeah, >> even if you think you're going to get away, most of the time you don't. There's there are times maybe cuz they're not watching the cameras, but most of the time everybody gets caught. $558. >> Correct. >> Is that with text or without >> before Texas 5? >> Yeah. So, I mean, >> yeah. >> So, unfortunately, you are going to be placed in handcuffs and take it to my unit. I don't know. Do you want to call somebody right now? >> Yeah. >> For to pick up your dog. That way, we don't turn it over to animal control. >> And I mean, there's no way like I could pay for some of it and >> how long will it take for them to get here? Because I mean obviously we can't >> not >> we can't wait that long. Do you want to get that started? >> They're snowing it all around me. >> Matt, you shop with $50,000. Okay, that's I have a little bit less than that, but I I mean there's no way if they agreed to let me pay for something they're not going to pay, >> sir. >> You wouldn't let me at all. Like like I told you, look, you might be going through some hard times, but like stuff that you do, there's going to be consequences to it. And unfortunately, today you're going to go through it. I mean, hopefully you won't do it later on, but I mean that's I I know it sucks, but when it comes to being a felony level, we I mean, we can't come back on that. >> Can I just give him like my car keys and all of that? Yeah. Okay. Yeah, I can just give you my car keys and my purse and stuff, but I just leave my >> She also had her dog with her during the incident, distracting shoppers while she concealed items. Police arranged for someone she knows to pick up the dog so it doesn't go to animal control. >> How you doing, sir? >> How's papa? >> You're going to go with Chad, Papa. Okay. I'm going to leave him really loose. Okay. You can really cooperate. >> Do you guys need anything else for me? >> Good. >> All right. Over and put the seat belt on. Okay. Marie Elizabeth Lackey is officially charged under New Mexico statute 30- 16 to 20 with one count of felony shoplifting. Her case is referred to the district attorney backed by surveillance footage and receipts as evidence. Stealing may seem small at the moment, but once it crosses the felony threshold, the consequences can change your entire life. No matter how clever you think the plan is, surveillance always catches up in the end. After you see the next case, you may want to think twice. It's shocking. And for more videos, subscribe to Law Zone if you liked this. >> Um, honestly, I think majority is perishable. >> Looks like our suspect thought she discovered a brand new Walmart hack. Skip a scan. Save a ton. Too bad loss prevention was watching her like a Netflix binge. >> There was twice that I know of right now in August where she went through selfch checkckout and under merchandise. Started watching her. Um, she picked this up. I think it was the last thing she grabbed. Went up to selfch checkckout. I'll get the video pulled up. I can show you. Um, scan the stuff that's in the bags. The larger receipt is the stuff that was scanned. Set this down next to the register and kept watching the selfch check a host and waited till they weren't paying attention and then put it in a bag without scanning it. And then she was scan held this and another item and scanned the item with this and then put this down in the bag. >> Okay. >> And then paid for that stuff and went out the grocery door where we stopped on the sidewalk and brought it back in. >> Okay. So Hannah, because we're in a office and I'm standing here in front of the door, I'm going to read you your rights real quick before I talk to you. Okay? So you do 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 an attorney to have that attorney present before you answer any questions or make any statements. If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you at no cost if you so desire. And you can choose to exercise those rights at any time, not answer questions, make any statements, or choose to request an attorney. Do you understand those rights? Okay. So, what happened today? >> We're good. >> Thank you. I was just being naive and stupid and I um the I will say the person was an honest and I forgot it was a man. the Jurgens I I stole and I I don't I don't really have an explanation and I this is my first police encounter so I don't um what to do about the attorney thing. Um I'm [Music] very to say >> okay >> I'm just >> Did you have the money to pay for the Jurgens? >> Yes. >> And who do we have here? none other than Hannah. Apparently a frequent flyer in Walmart's shoplifting program. According to loss prevention, this wasn't her first rodeo or her second. Yep. Strike three. I just I don't know. I think that people kids here I just know that that is something that a lot of people do and I that doesn't mean that I an excuse to do it myself at all. It was a very mistake and very tough about it. >> Okay. And then what is your address here in Pullman? One second. No, I asked before I was ready. Okay. It is Okay. And is that an apartment or a house? >> House. >> Okay. Is that a single house, duplex, triplex? >> Single. >> Okay. All right. Hannah, this is notification restriction from property. This is a trespass for all Walmarts in the United States. That is the parking lot and the building. If you come back to any Walmart, you can be arrested for misdemeanor or trespassing. If you steal this in effect, it's an automatic felony as that's burglary because you're not scaring the property. Okay. And that's when Hannah's shopping trip turned into an all expenses paid Uber ride courtesy of the Pullman Police Department. Handcuffs included, but sorry, no receipt. That's that. I'm not going to do that to you. However, you are under arrest at this time. Okay. So, go ahead and stand up. Turn your hands behind your back for me, please. All right. Thank you. Go ahead and widen your stance a little bit for me. You widen your stance just a little bit, Hannah. A little bit wider. I'm not very tall. Thank you. Okay. So, because you're under arrest, you have those same rights that I already told you. Do you understand those still, or would you like me to repeat them? >> Okay. You are being audio and video recorded. And it is >> 4:15. >> 4:15. on Monday, September 30th. Okay. Do you have anything sharp on you? Anything's going to poke, stick, or cut me? >> No. >> Okay. I'm just going to search you like your pockets in the shorts and back of my hand. Okay. So, trying to think cuz you have a decent amount of property as well. Do you mind walking with me? >> Yep. I can stick the cell phone in there and put it in there and just bring it all out. >> Beautiful. So, we're going to go out to the car. It's right out here and to the left. Um, my friend is here and I went in custody. >> What was that? >> I My friend is here and I I drove one of us. So, could I give her um I thought she was standing up here. >> She probably dipped when I showed up. >> Well, yeah, but I drove her is what I'm It's >> all right. Hang tight. Put the truck towards the back. There we go. >> On the way to the station, Hannah acted like the world's friendliest passenger. chatty, polite, and basically five stars on Uber. If only her shopping habits had been that cooperative. >> Good question. Um, honestly, I think majority is perishable. >> Does your friend that came with you drive? >> Yeah, she does. >> Because I can't guarantee how long paperwork is going to take me and I know for a fact the officer fridge is completely occupied. So we're dudes don't clean. Um we don't have a fridge for it. So I will give you your phone for a couple of minutes when we get in there and you can call your friend and see if she can come pick up the fridge. Okay. >> So it doesn't go back. >> That would be great. Thank you. ending round. Yeah. Yeah. [Music] Thank you. 25. In the end, Hannah racked up three shiny new charges of thirdderee theft. No jail souvenir this time, just a date with the judge on her calendar. Skipping the scanner might save you a few bucks, but it'll cost you way more in court fees. Next time, just pay for the plants and snacks. Hannah, it not the craziest incident you can see. The next case will surprise you. >> Okay, let's try this again. How does the name on your license appear? Because you're not coming back with no record. >> On January 1st, 2025, police responded to Target for an active shoplifting incident. The suspect, a woman in medical scrubs, because nothing says, "Trust me," like looking like you just left a hospital, caught stuffing merchandise into a coat. What the [ __ ] [Music] Hello officer. >> Hello. >> Sorry. >> Hi. >> Um, I didn't mean to do this. I can pay. She's a registered nurse with about $300 in unpaid goodies. She tries the I'll pay now strategy, but officers explain that's not how theft works. You don't get to dine and dash and then offer your credit card when caught. >> Okay. So, uh, she has her purse around $300 worth of unpaid merchants. You just take everything out. Okay. >> No, I'll pay for it. >> Yeah, take it off. >> All right. No, I was going to give it to my somebody. Okay, I'll pay for it. I promise. >> Right now, it's too late, right? To pay for it. You already tried stealing it? >> No, but I can always pay, right, sir? >> No, you cannot. >> Huh? >> You already passed the bill, >> but I'll pay for it. >> Have a seat, please. >> Have a seat. Do you have any ID on you? >> No, I don't have >> You don't have any identification? >> It's in my car. >> It's in your car? >> Okay. What kind of car do you have? >> A paper. >> What kind of car do you have? >> Just don't ruin my name. >> Huh? Just don't ruin my name. >> Don't ruin your name. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I promise. I >> You ruined your own name. So, I'm going to need your name. >> Have a seat. You have anything on your person that may uh hurt anyone? Like needles, >> knives? >> Don't Don't listen. Put everything down. I didn't ask you to do that. Take off that jacket for me. Put it over here. Don't go in your pockets. Listen to my instructions. Okay. >> Okay. >> Stand up. Take that jacket off. Place it right over here. Right over here. Place the jacket over here. >> Right there. Turn. Put your hands up. Turn around. >> Okay. Have a seat. >> Have a seat. All right. >> Is this your jacket? >> I'm sorry. Yes. It's mine, too. >> Is this yours? >> Yeah. >> No, that's mine. >> It's brand new. >> Yeah. >> Stop lying, man. Why you lying? >> No, bro. I put it over there in the back. >> I'll pay for it. >> Those are Ray-B bands. I think it's probably good. >> Yeah. >> Take a picture of you with the records. >> But there always says like you can pay for >> No, not at Target. Only Only at Walmart. murder. >> She argues that other stores looking at you, Walmart, let people pay after being busted. She throws in the it's New Year's. I have a patient and it's a birthday gift. Excuses for good measure. None of them work. >> Okay. Target's really serious about the and all that stuff. >> I know, but there's always things you can pay for it >> at Walmart. Not in here. No, you cannot pay for it no more. Okay. >> Well, can can I resolve it? Um, >> it's new year, >> so please I know. >> New year. Give me. >> Um, so okay. >> No, I'm not. I don't speak Spanish. >> You speak Spanish? Where you from? >> Philippines. >> Philippines. Oh, okay. When you >> listen, I can I can pay for this. I'm professional. >> So late. I'm professional, too. And I got to do my job. >> Sumaya. Sumaya is your middle name. >> Yeah. Oppo. >> Huh? >> Oppo. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. And your last name is uh >> Yeah. Listen, I know this stuff. I know that when you do that, you can always pay. So, don't go through too much. It's new year. Sorry. >> Please. >> I don't care. >> Please, sir. >> No, this is You're staying $300. $300. >> I'll pay you for it. >> What is your address? >> Do me a favor. Don't argue with him. >> Okay. >> Okay. Everybody has a job to do, right? >> Okay. >> This is his job is to catch people who steal. Right? If the company has an ordinance that they're not going to let anybody go past a certain amount, then that's his job to continue and follow that ordinance. >> Okay? >> It's not yours to dictate whether or not he could let you go or now you want to pay for all the [ __ ] that you took. >> Okay? >> Can I pay for it? Cuz I have to give it to somebody tonight, please. >> Mhm. >> It's a birthday. >> I still have a patient to go. So, >> if I can pay for it, I know >> what what what do you do for a living? >> I'm a nurse. >> You're a nurse? >> She hands over her ID, says she's from the Philippines, and insists she's never been arrested for theft before. Officers finish the paperwork, and load her into custody. >> A registered nurse or >> I'm a registered nurse. >> Registered nurse. Okay. What brings you over here? >> No, I have a patient nearby here in um North Latro. So, I go past >> on North LRO. Yeah. >> Okay. >> I didn't mean to like what I said. I'll pay for it. It's New Year. I know Walmart does that, but I know. >> How many times have you been arrested for uh retail theft? >> Never. What about theft in general? >> Just first time cuz I'm rushing. >> Okay, let's try this again. How does the name on your license appear? Because you're not coming back with no record. Okay, >> we can go to my >> I want to pay this cuz I want to >> Hold on a minute. What? >> Mari Sumaya. >> Okay. Is the name Sumaya >> middle name? >> Is that spelled out in your license? >> S U M A Y A. That's Filipino. >> Can you give me a copy of the video and stuff? >> Yes, sir. You have you have a USB? >> Uh yeah, I do. >> Yeah, I can put it in there. And also, uh, do you have any complaint forms? >> Yes, I do. >> Are they the new ones? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. [Music] >> Yes. The same the same way you get the number. The thing is, turn around. >> All right, let's go. >> I'm not running. >> Huh? What did you say? >> Very sorry for me. >> You're very sorry for you? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I'm married to a cop. >> You're married to a cop? No, you're not. >> I am. New Hampshire. Start. Look it up. >> New Hampshire. >> Yeah. >> Where's that in the the state of New Hampshire? >> Oh, okay. So, he's not a cop anymore. >> She mentions being married to a former US Air Force member, expresses regret, and still gets hit with a felony retail theft charge. She's booked, then released with a court date. >> I used to be US Air Force. >> Huh? used to be used air. >> They used to be reserved. >> Yeah. >> My son for >> Meanwhile, across the store, Target Loss Prevention has another woman detained. This one with $664 in unpaid items. She thinks she'll just fill out some forms and be on her way. >> He would simply complete paperwork and be released, but officers arrived. But it was high. Okay. >> It wasn't my fault. >> You just said you weren't calling the cops. >> Yeah. >> You said alerted them. So, but you have to sign right here. >> I'm not signing a blank piece of paper. >> All right. Well, I mean, >> she's furious because she was told the police wouldn't be called. Staff say she was seen shoveling items into a giant bag and walking past the checkout like she owned the place. Target asks for her arrest. >> Still got a deal. Yeah, clearly. >> Like, thanks for lying to me, dude. >> Do you have your ID or driver's license? >> No, I just gave him the information I had. I don't have an ID. I'm trying to catch you. This is crazy. I didn't know that he promised he wasn't calling the cops, but not >> I wasn't stealing just for steal, sir. >> But you were stealing, right? >> How much you 664 your last name? 66 >> the shopping cart. >> Am I going to jail right now? >> I don't know. >> Are you guys arresting me? >> I don't know. >> What do you mean you don't know? How do you not know? >> Cuz I don't know what happened yet. I haven't talked to them. I'm just asking you for your information. >> I just want to know if I'm going to jail. >> Yeah, I know you're in a huge rush. >> I'm in a rush that >> I don't know if you're going to jail. I haven't talked to him yet. >> Okay. >> Have you heard me talk to anybody but you since I walked in here? So, slow down. >> Okay. >> You're not going anywhere till we're done. >> Yeah. Clearly. Clearly uh what's going on? >> Basically she was shot coming in had a huge bag. She started putting merchandise in her bag as she was walking the floor found her bag and after that she came up to the front pass all the check lanes went downstairs without paying for it and that's when we brought her. >> Okay. How much stuff has been taken? >> 664. >> Okay. What do you guys want then? Do you want her arrested? >> Yeah. Really? >> That's crazy. Can you take it first off? You want to stand up? >> After all, listening to you. >> Officers tell her to drop the bag and get ready for a search. She refuses to sign paperwork. Bad mouths target employees, but eventually admits, "Yeah, I did it." >> Drop the bag. I'm not checking around your bag. Okay. >> Okay. >> I have a nap. Can I put this out? >> Spend a night with you tonight, too, >> huh? >> Spend a night with you. >> We'll explain everything later. >> Oh my god. >> Oh my god. >> I want my bag and my purse. >> Thank you. >> Nothing illegal in there, right? That we have to worry about >> cuz we're going to search. >> Yeah, I know. You have anything on your person? There's a female officer that searches you and lock up you. >> I'm not signing that piece of paper cuz there's nothing on that piece of paper. >> Okay. >> So, >> got I don't like how that like >> he lied to me. Obviously, not that it matters. I did something wrong. You know what I mean? Like, but >> that's not how it played out. >> Another elf, right? Cuz we're going to have a female serpent. Oh my god, that was so rude. These [ __ ] dude target sucks. First of many offenses I'll probably have throughout my almost experience and career, dude. God, I'm sorry, but I didn't do the crime. So, I guess I got to do I hope they don't [ __ ] make me spend the night in jail. She spends the night in jail, also charged with felony retail theft, and is released the next day with her own court date. Stealing, no matter the excuse or profession, carries serious legal consequences. Once court payment offers won't erase the crime or prevent arrest, >> well, why is you taking my name for a damn? What did I do? >> On January 2nd, 2023, police responded to a 7-Eleven in Aurora after reports of a male and female shoplifting. Officers approached the couple outside the store. [Applause] They're still in there. This car I don't know. >> I want to go down to the other side, but You want to slide around the back? >> Yeah. Give me a I'll hump it. >> Are do you have uh Ryan that's in 7-Eleven? >> Hi guys. >> Both deny stealing, but store staff claim items were hidden in a baby car seat. The female is told to place the stolen goods on the ground. >> Yeah. >> How's it going today? Good. >> You guys just doing some shopping? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Was there any items that you didn't pay for? >> No. >> No. >> No. >> Okay. Can you just hold on just one second? >> Yeah. >> The 7-Eleven called. >> What did we do? >> Okay. Do you guys have anything you didn't pay for? >> No. >> Okay. Let's go back inside. Come on. Right back here. >> What do we do? How you doing? >> Hey, I'm Officer Anderson. >> I just paid for my stuff. >> Yeah, we got a complaint. We got to go talk to him. >> Let's go inside and we'll work this out. Okay. >> Bro, this is weird, bro. I got a Uber right here with >> I know. Let's go. We'll get this sorted out. >> Bro, just wait right here. >> Where are the items? This one didn't pay and the bag. >> Can you see in the bag, please? >> Oh, damn. B, you supposed to pay for that [ __ ] What the [ __ ] >> Is that That's a fake child. >> No, that's >> No, that's my child. >> She was trying to steal this [ __ ] bro. >> Just keep the items right here. >> No, no, no. Put them right here. >> Just set them over here. right down on the ground. >> Like we we um blow this [ __ ] up or something. >> No. >> What? >> Is there any other items? >> No, man. That's it. You don't have I don't have nothing. >> Officers request IDs, but the woman claims hers is at a hotel. She gives inconsistent answers about her identity and location. The man denies knowing she was stealing. >> Can you turn out your pocket? Boss man, I'm not going to sit here and lie to you. My cell phone and everything. I don't I'm not I don't have nothing else. He just told you where the was at. >> I didn't even know my Did I know you was stealing Mo? Be honest. >> Hey, miss. What's your name? >> What's your Do you have your ID on you, M? >> Yeah. >> Wait, do I? >> No, it's actually it's at the room at my hotel room. But >> why why is you taking my name down? What did I do? You saw you put items in the in there. >> You saw me put items in there. >> You saw it? >> Yeah. >> What is you talking about? >> What's your fault? >> Either way, I got to get your information. Come over here, >> boss. Man, why is you asking me to call? >> You're involved. I need your name. >> I'm involved in what? >> You're here with her. >> Just Just >> It's not going to be a big deal. >> Sort this out. Okay. >> Yeah. Is she tight on money? Like, are you guys hurting? >> No. >> No. >> How come she would take stuff? I don't I honestly don't know. I have seizures, boss, man. I didn't even know she was just doing this. Ask him. I'm up here picking out my items. >> All right. What's your phone number? >> I don't have a phone number at this moment. >> You got two phones. You want a phone number? >> I don't have a phone number at this moment. They're not paid for right now. >> No phone number. >> No. >> Where you guys live at? >> At a hotel. >> What hotel? >> What's the name of it? In town. >> In town. In town soup. Sweet. Something like that. >> In town. Suites. Yes. In what town? >> Right here. >> In Aurora. >> No. Literally right here up the street. My Uber is going to leave me. Can I let my Uber know not to leave me? >> He's not going to leave without you. >> Yes, he is. We've been here for I don't know. >> I just talked to him. I'll I'll let him right now. >> What's What is your What is the address of the place? >> I don't know the address, boss, man. I just literally came in like 2 days ago. I'm I'm currently homeless >> and you don't know what the name of this is. >> I just told you in town suits >> in That's not a hotel I'm aware of. >> J, do you have an ID? >> Do you have a driver's license or ID? >> No. >> No. Like, do you have you ever had one? >> Yes. >> Officers struggle to confirm the woman's identity, suspecting she's lying. She accuses officers of discrimination and repeatedly asks to call her mother. >> ID. Yes. >> Okay. >> I just told her I left it at the wrong identify you. You have to take your fingers. Okay. You got to give me a fake name, right? >> Why I give you a fake name? >> I just make sure. >> Why do you Why is you discriminate? Do I need to take the the ski mask off? Like what it is, boss man. That's why we're only asking my heart. I have only here cuz we're hurt. We were only here cuz we got called. >> There's no record coming back to your name. >> There's no record coming back from >> It's not coming back to anything. >> What? How is it not coming back to anything? >> I don't know. >> Can you go by a different name? >> No. >> Do you have a picture of your ID? >> No. I'm going to try to call my mom. Can I see where you got from? No, we can't loan you our phone right now. >> I can't call my mom >> from our phones. No. >> How do you get an Uber if you don't have a phone? >> I just use the Wi-Fi at the hotel. >> Wait, our phone's not This phone's not mine. It's not >> I don't have no reason to lie. >> I know. >> You lied to me at first, though. >> I lied to you about what? >> What? Can I lie to you about it? >> Yeah. >> Do you have a different name? >> Have you ever been arrested? >> No. >> Never been arrested? >> No. >> Okay. >> Actually, this one time that what >> do you have an Illinois ID or driver's license? >> I just asked him that question. He just asked me that three times. It's like you tried to catch me up some like I'm lying. >> What address did you use for your ID? Tom, >> what town? What did you used to live in before you were homeless? I have to be able to find out who you are. You're not free to go. >> I just asked you. I I told you I have seizures, boss man. >> I just asked you, can I call my mom real fast so she can help me out right now? I I don't know what's going on. I'm completely >> I don't have a phone that you can use. >> What's your mom's phone number? You just said you ain't got no phone, but I can't call her. >> I'll call her. >> What do you want me to ask her? >> What the >> What do you want me to ask her? >> I got to be able to verify who you are. You're not free to leave. >> Ask her. Is is my name on? >> Okay. >> Do you have an ID card? >> Okay. >> You have a picture of it. >> Tell her you right here with your her son Amarian Lewis right now. I don't like how you sit here discriminating right now. >> I'm not discriminating. I'm only here cuz I was called names. >> The woman eventually provides another name. Officers note inconsistencies and say store staff want to press charges. >> Just go back to this. Okay. You got >> Yeah, I get that. But he he he totally discriminated. >> We're here. >> I'm sitting here being polite. I I just walked out to him standing next to my Uber trying to like What the hell? >> We're not being We do have both you guys in handcuffs right now easily. Okay. We're trying to work through this. He needs to be able to confirm who you are. >> I just asked, can I call my mom? I actually have seen this. >> I'm not lying to you, sir. I literally just reached the guy at the hospital. I'm not grab my phone and you call somebody. Can they send a photo of your ID so we can confirm who you are? Use your name on the >> Okay. Dantel, nice to meet you, Don. You're over 21. Let's try this again with a different name. >> Why didn't you gave me that name the first time, >> boss? Man, I literally just got out the hospital. I'm not in my right state, man. I'm not lazy. >> Well, you could have looked at your rest. >> I'm not I just thought about this right now when I just told you >> just I tell you I just What's your middle name? >> Why is you being so tough? Can I talk to somebody else because he's being so like bro that we know of right now? Right now. >> Police confirm she gave a fake name. Store surveillance shows she concealed items the man did not. Officers prepare an itemized receipt of stolen goods. >> Are you bothered? >> What does he want to do? >> He said he wants to sign complaints. >> All right. How much does the value here? >> He might have what you made pay for that. >> What's that pay for that? It's >> too late for that. >> What are you talking about? >> 10 night on that. [Music] that. >> How about this right here? >> I understand. >> I didn't steal nothing out of this store. Y'all not making sense right now. >> But you're with her, right? >> This is my baby mom, >> right? >> I I She just even told you I didn't know she was stealing. >> We questioned everybody involved and you gave me a fake name. >> I didn't mean to give you a fake name. Honest to God truth. >> Do my name come back for a warrant? I don't care about you running my name. I get my lawyer on the phone. Where is you going with this? Let me know where you going. >> We're going to figure that out. We got to talk items here. >> So, I need you to provide like if you can ring them up and provide me with a receipt with the total value and an itemized list of what these items are. So, can you scan them >> and then the sale and that way we have documentation? >> Anybody got a word? >> Did he Did he put any of the items in there? >> No. >> No. >> He did not. >> Did you watch us with your own eyes or on camera? >> Camera. You can't see them. So, I'm like observing camera. Okay. >> It's going to do a citation. >> Okay. >> The uh she's got a 99. So >> Oh, so that Well, never mind that. We'll just do it all at the station now. >> Yeah, but he didn't conceal anything. So, >> okay. 32. This is >> it. We avoid the items if we show that the We got the >> What are these? Oh, it just it voids it out. So, it moves it. >> Yeah. >> This is everything. >> Where are the items at? >> A warrant for the woman is confirmed. She's arrested and officers arrange for her child to be released to the boyfriend. Total stolen value $575. You just lay him out for me. Okay. We're just waiting for some information to come back. Okay. >> All right. Miss, so you got a warrant. That's what we're waiting on. Okay. >> So, you want to give uh child dad here? Is that okay with you? >> She going in. >> Yeah. 75 bucks. >> 570. >> Yeah. out to get out. >> You have some money that you can give her or anything? >> Not right now. >> Are you able to bond her out tonight or No. >> Yeah. >> All right, let's go outside. We going to have to do this in here. >> Yeah. Right over here. Put your hands behind your back. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Watch your head. You're on audio and video recording. Okay. >> You okay? >> What's wrong? Just have this spit on my shoe. >> The woman faces charges for shoplifting, obstructing, and an outstanding warrant. The boyfriend is cited for obstruction, but not arrested so he can care for the child. Don't lie to the police. It only adds more charges. Stealing with a child present puts both your freedom and family at risk. This shoplifter is already a mess. Do you agree with this opinion? Tell it in the comment section. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? Are we trying to search? Let me just make my stuff. >> On December 13th, 2024, police were called to a Walmart for a shoplifting in progress. By the time they arrived, the suspects had already made it out to the parking lot. >> A separate shoplift shop. You're wrong, dude. Don't come up saying Tell me what to do. No one's shopping. Stop listening about anything. No, >> I don't care. Don't use the microwave. Listen to your own. Don't listen to >> Listen. Go. I don't know. This is ridiculous. barcode to check your work. >> Uh so far, [Music] [Applause] >> Hang on. Hang on. Where's your receipt? >> What are you not What are you not understanding about hanging off? I said I know who you're talking to. I know who you're talking to. What do you mean? >> You can't leave the store and not leave. >> Both suspects got defensive when accused of shoplifting, but Walmart had been tracking their every move. The main item in question, a microwave oven they'd allegedly stolen. >> So, how much are we going to pay for this? >> You say it runs up as a dollar. So, we owe you $7 more. >> Dollar. >> A dollar. Maybe she'll get you one, too. >> Okay. >> This is too much. >> Excuse me, sir. Let me bring it up. >> No, I I don't think you can buy this. >> Yes, I can. Yes, I'm paying for my stuff, bro. Quit trying to make them make your decision for you. >> You guys want these guys in the store or no? >> Quit trying to start stuff. Let me just make my stuff. >> And I'll charge both. >> No, I'll charge you both for stuff. Let's go. >> Oh my god. So much. Nobody stole anything. >> Steal nothing, bro. >> She just Oh my lord. >> Okay. In the office. >> In the office. >> You want to go in handcuffs or you want to go on your own? >> I didn't know. Listen, bro. He said, "Oh my >> both of you guys in the office now." >> Okay. Well, we scammed right here. We didn't know it was a dollar, man. >> The officer made it clear that Walmart's cameras would settle the debate. Still, here's the thing. Microwaves don't cost a dollar. Whether it was an honest glitch or an intentional attempt to exploit a pricing error, the truth was about to come out on video. >> No, I don't need that. No, I have a disability. I >> have a disability, man. Let's not do this. >> Okay. My daughter's going to be fine. >> Here, hold on. Can I just do this? You don't have to be like this, sir. You don't. I'm 50 something years old. I'm just saying. You don't have >> I know. You treat me with a little bit of respect. >> Yo, you treat me with respect. >> I'm pissed off at you for causing all this crap. >> I didn't cause any crap. >> Do not turn on me, man. I'm not relaxing everything. >> Relax. >> Well, no. You haven't seen nothing yet. >> I know. Why are you pushing all this? >> Relax. >> I didn't do one thing. I made a decision. >> Put it in your Hold on a second. Don't take my money. The suspects could have been engaging in skip scanning a classic selfch checkckout trick where you deliberately forget to scan certain items. But since they insisted the microwave rang up at just a dollar barcode swapping seemed like the more likely con. >> You in my house now. >> Why you yelling, bro? >> Because you ain't listening. >> You in my house now. You follow my rules. Sit down. >> Holy crap. You guys want to be disrespectful, you guys can spend the you can spend the weekend in jail. How's that? >> You are talking your way into the a weekend at the score jail. >> What are you talking about? >> I just said so. You understand? >> Quiet. Please >> quit talking to me. Please. You're talking to me. >> You made something very simple. Okay. I said, "Let me pay you." >> No, you can't just take something for a dollar and go, "Oh, I got caught. I'm going to go pay the other 79 bucks." >> No, that's not how it works. >> Microwaves and other small appliances are prime targets for theft because they're easy to move and can fetch decent resale value. Some Walmart models even top $200. But for this suspect to claim it was all a mistake means they honestly expected anyone to believe a microwave costs a single dollar. Go ahead. >> So, it asked you for the warranty for the bed. When you try to scan the microwave, it gave you that red error signifying that it wasn't scanned. >> It said that for the pop for the soda. >> No, it didn't. It was for the It was for the microwave. It's clear right here. Look, I'll show you. >> Okay. Well, I didn't understand what I didn't understand that. I didn't understand what you're saying. I really don't understand. >> Your screen, >> but go back to me where I'm scanning the stuff. It shows me scanning everything I try to scan >> right here. Look, check this out. >> Okay. >> All right. You're scanning. I'm scanning. gives you the error. >> The security guard pulled a classic deescalation move, assuring the suspects he wasn't outright calling them thieves or accusing them of stealing. >> See this? >> I didn't say no. >> Then you go scan the bottom. >> No, but I'm not saying it cuz I don't know that the bottom is my bed. I scanned my bed. I didn't try to do what you're saying. That's not true. If you look at it, bro. Yeah, but I'm just saying you can see it, man. I didn't do what you're saying. Sir, let me talk to you. Real quick, I need you to understand something. We're not calling you thieves. We're not saying that you are stealing. Our job is that the moment that you pass that last point of sale and you take an item that's not on your receipt, listen, it is considered theft. I'm not calling you a thief. All I'm saying is that the moment it passes for me, >> whether it's on your if if it's not on your receipt, I didn't look at I completely didn't pay that no attention, bro. I thought that >> unfortunately for you, it doesn't matter anymore. The security guard here used a classic deescalation technique, saying he wasn't necessarily calling them thieves or accusing them of stealing. The cop probably did this to reduce the tension in the room and try to get a little cooperation. >> And like I said, when you guys told me the price of it, I get it. Okay, that ain't the price, but here, pay the price, cuz that's what I was trying to do. My intent was to pay for what I bought. I didn't come here to steal with the kid and I'm a thief. No, man. It's not true. I'm 50ome years old, dude. I like the treatment and you're yelling at me, dude, like from a kid. Irritates the hell out of me. >> Who you talking to? >> I'm talking to whoever he's listening. >> That's not sweet. >> You're 50 something years old. >> Don't give me the stare down, buddy. >> Just calm down, please. >> No, cuz it could irk you, but just please. >> It irresp what what does >> just You do you. People just try to >> rationalize everything. >> That's what you think. That's what you're doing. You think you're doing that? >> You think you you developed that method of shoplifting on your own? >> You I'm not shoplifting. >> The male suspect wouldn't let up, arguing non-stop and turning a simple interview into a battle of wills, while the female suspect played it cooler, showing a bit more willingness to cooperate. >> Everybody is clear. Randy, you do have uh some history of organized. We built that though. saw that >> this is a trespass warning saying that you cannot come back to this particular Walmart for a period of three years. Correct. >> I don't know what he wanted. >> It's better than the It's better than the alternative cuz the alternative is his is permanent I think. Right. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Good. Sign here. That's just saying I'm giving you a copy. You don't have to sign it if you don't want it. >> It says that I can't come here from 3 years. >> For 3 years. is standard. Everybody that comes through this office gets one of these. >> You know, theirs is is particular to this Walmart. Be honest with you. >> The one of ours is for every Walmart. So, you guys can still shop at a different Walmart >> until we get this courtship. >> Organized retail theft involves groups stealing items often for resale, sometimes backed by largecale criminal networks. So, this was either an unbelievable coincidence or the suspect had just been caught red-handed yet again. >> Stand up. If you decide to break this trespass, you'll probably be facing more charges. If you decide to come back to Walmart and steal as little as I can, >> steal I'm not saying you're stealing, man. I'm just giving you the details. Listen up, please. If you come back to Walmart and if you steal as little as a candy, you can be facing failure because not only are you trespassed, but you're stealing and that's considered. >> Last week was so easy. Everybody just said acques. >> Oh yeah. Understand that >> everybody's just all of that. >> The couple was ultimately charged with retail theft. With today's advanced store security, shoplifting is harder than ever. And when thieves do roll the dice, the cops are usually right there to shut it down. Stealing from stores rarely pays off. Modern security catches most thieves fast. Honesty is always cheaper than a criminal