God, just let me slide in here. >> [gasps] [laughter] >> Hi, do you have anything in your pockets, in your shirt, anything like that? >> No, I have my AirPods. >> Your AirPods? >> It's not what she does. She does She does merchandise. If you have merchandise, now's the time to get it out. >> Oh, yes. I have my watch. >> What's your name? >> I'm Carlisa Hall. >> Am I going to No, we're not we're not there yet. So, let's just >> Thieves are getting bolder and bolder each day. Some don't even bother to conceal their loot. They may have the illusion that they're invisible, but the cameras see their every move. Want proof? Here's 3 hours of dumb shoplifters who got caught stealing on body cam. On March 16th, 2023, officers were dispatched on reports of a shoplifting in progress. When officers arrived, they were met with a woman named Rakia Ray Spillers, who was identified by the store manager. >> I'm sorry, you said what? You said what? You have what? >> She did not have paperwork from you guys. She always bail out >> Have you Have you guys told her not to come back? Okay. I'll just need I'll need a statement in reference to that, so. >> Hi there, Randy Wilson with the Levy Police Department. You're being detained right now. You're not free to leave. >> Okay. >> Okay, come here, please. >> No. >> Don't go out that door. You're under >> an emergency. >> You're under arrest for trespass. >> No. >> You're under arrest for >> not. I'm not under arrest. I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. I'M NOT >> YOU'RE NOT UNDER ARREST. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING IN YOUR ARM? GET DOWN. >> I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. >> GET ON THE GROUND. >> I'M NOT UNDER >> I'M GOING TO SEARCH YOU. [screaming] You're under arrest for resisting. >> [screaming] >> Stay here. Stay on the ground. STAY ON THE GROUND. STAY ON THE GROUND. >> NO. >> [screaming] >> DO NOT FIGHT ME. DO NOT FIGHT ME. STAY THE GROUND. YES, YOU ARE. >> I'M NOT. >> STAY ON THE GROUND. >> I'M ROYALTY. They said I can have the stick. He said I can't. So, I'M NOT UNDER >> [screaming] >> STAY ON THE GROUND. >> I'M NOT UNDER >> STAY ON THE GROUND. >> I AM NOT [screaming] UNDER >> DOWN. Stay on the ground. >> under arrest. I'm not under arrest. They gave me the moon and the universe. I'm not under arrest. >> Okay. From her wild claims, it was clear that Rakia was not in her right mind. For obvious reasons, it was highly unlikely that she was given the moon and the universe. The officer was having a hard time keeping her still, let alone convincing her that she was actually under arrest. >> I'm not under arrest. >> resist. DO NOT FIGHT. DO NOT RESIST. DO NOT FIGHT. >> [screaming] >> HEY, WE'LL TALK ABOUT THAT. CALM DOWN. CALM DOWN. >> NO. >> YES, CALM DOWN. >> NO. >> [screaming] >> LEAVE me alone. >> Calm down. >> LEAVE ME ALONE. >> CALM DOWN. >> GET OFF OF ME. >> I'M NOT GOING TO GET OFF OF YOU, BUT YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN. >> GET OFF [screaming] OF ME. >> YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN. >> LEAVE [groaning] ME ALONE. NO. >> [screaming] >> GET OFF OF ME. >> I'M NOT GETTING OFF OF YOU. YOU'RE UNDER ARREST. >> NO, I'm not. >> Lay down on the ground. >> No, I'm not. They gave me the bathroom last year. >> Lay down on the ground. Yes, you are. Stay on the >> No, I'M NOT. >> [screaming] >> DON'T KICK ME. >> NO, I'M NOT UNDER ARREST. NO, I'M NOT. GET OFF of me. >> I'm not getting off of you. Stay down on the ground. >> No, I'm not under arrest. >> Stay down on the ground. >> No, you're an impostor. >> I'm not. I'm the police. >> No, you're not. >> Okay, stay on the ground. >> You're a liar. Liar. No. You're being hypnotized. You can't >> Stay on the ground. >> YOU CAN'T ARREST [screaming] ME. >> WHAT'S YOUR NAME? >> NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Get off of me. >> Nope. >> How do you not not trust that? You're a liar. You're going to get your job. >> Stay on the ground. >> No, he's a liar. He's a liar. >> [screaming] >> Rokia was screaming and kicking beyond control, and it would definitely be a multi-person job detaining her. Soon, backup arrived on the scene. With another set of hands, the officers were able to place her in handcuffs and prepare to take her out of the store. >> GET OFF [screaming] OF ME. GET OFF OF ME. >> WE NEED TO GET HER ON HER SIDE. >> GET OFF [screaming] OF ME. GET OFF OF ME. GET GET OFF OF ME. I I know you. >> Put your hands behind. >> I KNOW YOU. NO. NO. NO. >> [screaming] >> NO. NO. NO. >> [screaming] >> I KNOW YOU. I'M ROYALTY. THEY gave me the earth and the moon and the galaxy. They know. They said I can call the president. But all I have to do is go to the bathroom. And uh >> I think my body camera is on. >> I just have to go to the bathroom. >> You want to go on her side? >> And they gave me the universe. I The president of the United States gave me permission. It's on the site. It's on the website. Ow. >> Rokia claimed that she was in contact with the president of the United States, [music] who surely had better things to do than give thieves the universe. Even with the handcuffs on and the suspect detained, the officers came to the realization that she was not going to chill out easily. >> Stop hurting my foot. You are being rude. Sir, right now you're being hypnotized. There's red in the air. And I didn't do this to myself. I'm not a liar and I'm NOT A MEAN. OW! [screaming] OW! YOU JUST DID THAT ON PURPOSE. YOU don't do that to me. I'm not mean. I'm retired. I'm not mean. Please be gentle. I'm not I don't want to be in jail. I wasn't supposed to go to jail. That's what the president of the United States said. I didn't do anything wrong. I really did not do anything wrong. I have white coat syndrome. >> [clears throat] >> White coat syndrome is a medical condition where a person's blood pressure rises above normal levels in a clinical setting. Not only is this a completely irrelevant statement since they were not in a medical office, it was likely employed to gain the officer's sympathy. >> I'm not a liar. No imposters. I'm not a liar. Please, no. No. Ow. I'm not working against you guys. Ow, my leg. My leg. My right leg. My Ow, my god. Get away from me. Please get away from me. Please get away from me. No. That one's hurting and that one's on tight too tight. Please don't I had a vision. Please don't do this to me right now. Can you hurt my my hurt my leg, please? >> [crying] >> I have a vision. Why are you doing this to me? Please. The president said I didn't have to go to jail. Please. And I didn't have to go. I won't have to go to jail anymore for the rest of my life if it wasn't because of what happened to me. There's blood in the air. You can't do this to me cuz there's blood in the air. >> The woman claimed to have visions, but the only vision she should have been having is the view of jail in her near future. As the officers completed their task of getting her in full body restraints, they prepared to carry the strange woman out of the grocery store. >> You guys don't even notice when you're being hypnotized. >> [laughter] >> Here you are. This is This is what happened to me, too. No, I'm not. This isn't my fault. You said I wasn't going to go to jail for the rest of my life. Oh my god. >> [laughter] >> Why are you doing this to me? Please stop. Please let me go. I don't I'm not supposed to go to jail. They promised. It's not a lie. You were hypnotized in a way because of those girls. Now put me down and let me go, please. That's what happened to me. No. No. I'm not supposed to go to jail. I'm not. President You know he said that I wouldn't have to go to jail for the rest of my life for what because of what I did for this country. >> After quite a bit of verbal resistance from Rakia, the officers were able to place her in the squad car. They buckled her up whilst she was still inside the restraints in order to keep her from rolling around in the back of the unit. Then the manager of the store came outside to speak with the officers. >> So this was found in her bag? >> Yeah, the ice cream is ours. I I can scan the other ones and tell them that they're ours. >> Yeah, if you want to, let's do that. >> Yeah. Um but yeah, I definitely know she picked up the ice cream. She put a couple things back and then she came back in here and she was kind of all over the >> So she definitely had the ice cream >> in her hand, yeah. >> in her hand and that was found in her bag, I believe. She was verbally trespassed by Greg a couple of months ago. So she's been trespassed verbally twice but never by us. But I don't That doesn't matter. He can positive He can positively identify her as the person. Um he already did on on body camera, so Um so the Obviously the person that came out was the person we were talking about, the flyer that you showed me. And you guys are willing to pursue charges? Okay. What happened a couple months ago? >> On that flyer, uh um one of my employees saw her put on nail polish on the aisle. >> That she didn't purchase it. >> She didn't purchase it. She She was just doing it right in the aisle. And she stormed off, so we trespassed her. >> Okay. >> Uh then when I trespassed her, she had came in, she was in the bathroom for probably an hour or 2 hours. >> Hour or 2 hours, okay. >> Yeah. Yeah, it was really hard to get her out. I recognized her and was like, "Oh, I'm sorry, you're >> From the previous incident you told me about. >> I wasn't there for that but I had the photo of her. >> Right. >> the same person. So trespassed her, she got really upset, started cussing. >> And you physically told her you're trespassed, you're not willing to come back. What Do you remember what your words were essentially? >> come back or we'll call police." >> Don't come Okay. >> Yeah, I just told her to calm down. >> The officers were certainly relieved to have her out of the store and off the streets. Rikiah Rayshawn Billers was arrested on suspicion of third degree assault, second degree burglary, and resisting arrest. On May 11th, 2025, airport police were called to a Sunglass Hut after an employee reported a woman stealing a pair of designer metal Ray-Bans. Airport stores are full of cameras watching from every angle, so pulling a stunt like that was a losing game from the start. >> She goes with another like older lady. She um I saw her she had a flip stuff over and she said, "I just want a book." And I was like, "And you brought wanted to get on back side of the Done. It's obviously like obvious mystery, so >> Okay. >> I'm just going to pull it up. I'm just wait on the internet here. Okay, there we We're going to watch it together. >> Okay. >> And see where it went. It's either her or her. She really didn't touch much. That's the lady she was with. That's when she grabbed them. Yep, there she goes. She put them in her pocket, see? She just put them in her pocket. >> Yep, please. I got it. >> She may still be here. She sticks them in her pocket and hauls butt out the door. Cuz there were like four people in here at the same time. And I knew she took something cuz she went way too fast out of my store. >> After talking to the store employee, officers checked the footage and sure enough, there she was together with an elderly woman slipping the metal Ray-Bans into her pocket before walking out. With the evidence clear as day, they spread out through the airport knowing she couldn't have gone far. >> Ma'am, I need to speak to you. >> I need to speak to you over here for a minute. >> You, too, ma'am. >> Oh, no. What? >> I need to speak to you over here. >> Okay, you can talk to me right here. >> All right, that's fine. Were you at the sunglass hut earlier? Looks just like you. We got you on video. >> You don't have me on video. >> Oh, yeah, we do. Yeah, we do. Yes, I do. >> No, you don't. >> She took some Gucci's, too. >> You can come and show me on camera where you see >> Oh, yeah, let's do that. Let's do that. Let's do that. >> And it's the way to tell like >> the way the officers is giving people stuff and processing in a better manner you know. >> Yes. >> I don't know what you mean. >> what? I I don't get it either but I want to show you the video because your description fits exactly and we have you grabbing and stuff in your back pocket. So, let me show you and then >> I told the officer that I couldn't pee. She told me to pull the bag and I ended up peeing on me. >> That's fair enough and then and then you'll show that dialogue when we do the video. Let's go ahead and proceed, please. >> It didn't take long for the officers to find her and with 4K footage showing every detail, there is no question they had the right person. She denied everything with full confidence, then suddenly insisted on going to the restroom, most likely to get rid of the sunglasses she stole. >> I was on my way to the restroom to change my tampon and I peed my pants. >> Well, there's a restroom out here. >> I peed on my pants so I want to change my pants. >> Yes, ma'am. >> And then you guys can gladly wait right here for me. Yes, there's a restroom out here. Can you give me your >> No, she can't go to the bathroom now cuz when she when she discards the stuff I'm sorry. >> I said I'm in here peeing. I'm not going nowhere. >> Well, here's a concern we have. Do you have any property that doesn't belong to you at this time? This is a good time to go ahead and discard it. So, let's look at the video first. >> Okay, I'm about to pee and change my tampon then we can go. You can wait right here until I'm done. >> No, you're you're under investigation right now. You're being detained. >> No, I ain't I'm bleeding. >> Yeah, we have a bathroom downstairs. >> Well, I'm bleeding. >> We have a bathroom downstairs for >> I have to make a phone call to my grandmother. >> we have a bathroom. >> We have a bathroom downstairs. I have to >> It's private and won't even be in the video. >> Okay, well, go get a woman. Go get a woman cuz you can't tell me I can't pee and I'm bleeding. >> No, you can use the bathroom. We're giving you a bathroom. We're giving you a private bathroom right now. >> Is it a private bathroom? >> I don't trust that. Let me use the bathroom where everybody around can see me. >> The officers had seen the overused tactic before and weren't buying it. Instead of letting her slip away into a restroom stall, they offered her a private restroom downstairs. That's when the excuses really started rolling in. >> You're not to sit here and tell me that I got to walk >> Yes, I can. You're under investigation for theft right now. You are not free to go. You may use the bathroom in our private area and this person, who seems to you have trust, may escort you. But you're going to go into a private escorted area with your own privacy. So, I am allowing you and giving you the immediate opportunity to use the bathroom. Do you understand that? >> Now, if this escalates further, I may have to put you in handcuffs. >> Exactly. >> Well, so would you prefer not being in handcuffs or handcuffs? >> Both of you. >> No one's stereotyping here. >> Eventually, she seemed to realize the cops weren't going to back off. So, her denial turned into accusations that she was being targeted because of the color of her skin. After finally using the restroom, she came back still denying the crime. >> So, we're going to ask you quick, Crystal. So, saw you on the camera grabbing an item. So, where is >> I don't have it, sir. I'm going to tell you the truth. >> So, where So, so where did you put it? >> I put it back She I handed it to her. >> No, we watched we we watched the video. >> check me and everything. I don't have no glasses. >> So, we watched >> And I swear to God I wouldn't even risk it. >> I wouldn't even risk it. You don't understand because if you understand it, you would be happy right now. >> but I know but I hear me out. But you didn't let me finish. So, I'm going to give you some information. We watched the video camera. We did see you take the glasses. We did see you put in your persons and we saw you walk out. We didn't see you go back in and give it back to her. So, my next question is, where is it? Where did you put it? >> I handed them back to her. >> Not according to the video. You walked out. >> me Okay, so where is that at? >> So, so I'm asking you, where did you put it? >> I didn't put them nowhere. I gave them back to her. >> Not according to the video footage. >> Well, I gave them back to her. >> Not in the video footage. So, so she was like >> I might have a look-alike or something, but I don't have no glasses. She said, "When you touch your glasses, give them back to me for sanitary purposes." I handed her the glasses back for her to >> You know what? This could be easily resolved. Why don't you go and look at the video, and then you can recount your side of the story, and then we'll be done. This is America, and you get to face your accuser. And we're going to get this thing straight. >> I had my baby in my hand as well. It wasn't in my pocket, cuz I had a baby. >> Okay. >> That's what was in >> So, let's go ahead and talk to her. >> At that point, she knew she was cornered. Every attempt to talk her way out just made things worse. The officer stayed polite, acting like they were simply giving her a chance to prove her innocence. With no other option, she agreed to head back to the store. >> So, come on in. >> It could be me that when I picked up glasses, that you might have thought that I put glasses in my package, but I had a baby in my hand. >> Well, this all happened on camera right here. >> And I got the baby in my hand. You seen me cuz you seen me put something in my pocket, but it was my baby. >> The lady that was with you, she took them glasses. >> Well, I don't know what you guys have going on. >> She's got it to you, and she concealed it under her shirt. You put them in your bag. >> I don't know how can I fit anything in this bag? >> You want to watch the video with us? >> go ahead and show her, cuz she's saying that she can explain it. >> Show me. It's Show me putting it in my bag. >> She says that she didn't put the glasses in her >> I put them in my bag. And if it don't show me putting them in my bag, then I didn't Because she's she's discriminating. I'm I'm about to sue the store, cuz I know for a fact I didn't put it in my bag. >> First and foremost, you don't have to use any foul language. We're all civil here. >> phone so I can call my lawyer? >> I'm not sure. I don't know where your phone is. >> I'm gone. You want some extra out of this [ __ ] I'm some racist. And I'll never come back here. >> When the evidence became undeniable, she shifted the focus and played the victim. She didn't even want to watch the video, claiming she'd never consented to being recorded. By then, everyone had heard enough and the officers decided it was time for the cuffs to come out. >> Okay, you got to go. Turn around, ma'am. >> guys get the video? >> You're under arrest for theft for shoplifting. Turn around, ma'am, please. >> missing my flight? >> I don't know if I don't know when your flight is, but turn around, please. >> is at 6:40, but you should have asked for asking for me. >> Okay, I know we don't want to deal with that. >> So, >> So, you're under arrest now for retail theft, shoplifting. Would you move it right along? There you go. You found those? Tampering with evidence, those are Are those yours? >> Yes, that's them. Yes, sir. >> Okay, ma'am, you've been charged with shoplifting and tampering with evidence. >> These are demonstration glasses, but they're still the same price as a live working pair. >> Okay. >> Okay, well, can I sign my family so I can let them know >> Well, let them know you're here, but they'll probably see you on the way out. >> When confronted with reality, she stopped arguing her innocence and started negotiating her way out. The officer stayed calm and professional, showing her that it wasn't personal, just the way things go when the evidence proves the crime. >> So, I'm not going to jail or can I get a ticket? >> I'm sorry. >> Like, what what can I do? >> No, no, no, this is Chatham County. This is not a ticket. So, you you're going to get booked. I hate to say it, and I'm going to be blunt as possible. Sometimes, actions got consequences. And this happened to be one of them. >> But, >> But, unfortunately, hey, listen. >> In Alabama, if it's under $1,000, they're actually tickets. >> So, this is not Alabama, this is Chatham County, Georgia. Georgia is different. >> Once inside the patrol car, she was still trying to plead her case, asking why the other female wasn't being charged and insisting it wasn't fair, but it was a weak attempt to shift the blame, which cops had heard a hundred times before. >> What other person is that? >> She said that I was in there with somebody. >> Oh, yeah, we don't have her. >> Who's that? The flight >> hasn't left yet. >> What's that? Yeah. >> Who is she with? >> Who's she related to you? >> I don't know her, but she said that it was two of us in there on the camera at the same time. So, why isn't she running to me if she said that >> So, so we found you first. But, we're going to look for her now. >> The woman was charged with felony shoplifting and tampering with evidence. Her companion, however, managed to board her flights before anyone could stop her. On June 26th, 2023, police were called to a store at Orlando International Airport after reports of a theft. But, when they arrived, the last person they expected to find was a US Marine. He quickly became defensive and denied stealing anything. Unfortunately for him, the surveillance footage told a different story. >> What does your shirt say? >> I don't know. >> [music] >> You know what your shirt says? >> No, I don't know what it says. >> You can bring it back in Okay. If you go back when you walked in. Are you going to be in the store? >> Yeah. >> I'll come back to the store and I'll make the report for you. >> All right, thank you so much. >> Okay, he was a the Hispanic male, right now? >> He was a white male. I know you're not going to believe me, I just see him. He's in Oakley right now. He's in Oakley. He's in Oakley right now. >> Employees told police that the suspect had stolen several electronic items, and the video evidence was irrefutable proof. He'd been caught red-handed on the store's surveillance camera, casually slipping the items into his bag, as if there weren't hundreds of cameras dotted around the airport. >> Can you tell him to put the gun down and he'll be stopped? Yes. Do you have any ID? >> I >> You're not allowed in there. >> [music] >> What are you doing around here? >> I'm waiting on a personal to come out. My personal come in. >> What's in that bag? >> Nothing. >> Nothing's in that bag? >> No, nothing. >> I got you on video taking stuff from that store. >> I I I'll push you away from me. I'll push you away from me. >> What do you have in your bag? >> What are you talking about? >> What am I talking about? They got you right there. I'm going [laughter] to have to pocket you. >> I don't have anything. >> [laughter] >> You got to move out of the [ __ ] hot zone. >> I don't have anything. >> Anything in your bag? >> I don't have anything. >> He insisted he hadn't taken anything, but his defensiveness and over-the-top denials told a different story. In a place as huge as Orlando International Airport, it was lucky the shop assistant had spotted him heading to Oakley. Otherwise, there's a strong chance he could have left without a trace. >> Jesus. >> Take him out of the car over there. >> Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. >> Turner. You got him, Ivan? >> Yep. Yep. >> Hold on a second. >> I'm not resisting. >> Put him on the ground. Put him So, you're going to get on the ground, you're going to do it now. Go face first. Go face down. Put your hands behind your back. Do it now. >> YOU JUST HURT MY RIBS. >> Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. Put your There you go, sir. You just broke a rib. >> You just broke a rib in my back. >> No, we didn't. >> Yes, you did. >> Just stop resisting, sir. >> I'm not resisting. >> Stop resisting. Ouch. There you go. Where's your other bag? >> I don't have a bag. >> He claimed he didn't have a bag. Likely a last-ditch effort to conceal his crime. After all, where else was he hiding the items he'd stolen? He even accused the officers of breaking his ribs. Well, let's be honest, he'd be in a lot more pain if that were the case. >> Shut him up before he hurts himself. >> Stop resisting. We're going to put you We're going to put you on your side. >> You just hurt my ribs. I did right in my hit my ribs. All right. We need someone with a car. >> I mean, we could go get one. >> Can I stand up? >> No. We'll tell you when you can get up, all right? This is probably safe for you. Where's the other stuff? Where's the other bag that you got? >> Why did you fight me? >> I didn't fight you, sir. >> Yes, you did. You tried to get away from me. >> That's not true. >> You didn't try to run away from me. You didn't Yes, you did. >> Just tell us when you're there, Ivan. >> I think I'm going to steal it again. >> No, no, I'm doing it now. If you just come out of the Oakley store, go down the hallway towards the thing and finally come out and you'll be right out there. >> He claimed he didn't have an ID or even a suitcase. Apparently, he decided to show up at one of the country's busiest airports with nothing but bad intentions. It's funny how people who steal never seem to have identification when they get caught out. >> Really? >> Very insulting. >> Yeah, well, >> Excuse me. Excuse me. Stop hitting me. >> Come on, man. >> You got nothing on me, man. >> Wait, I'll be right here. Hang on. >> Uh Is that his bag or your bag? >> No, we're missing the other bag. >> Oh. >> You can see the disappointment in the officer's eyes the moment he spotted the Marine dog tag around his neck. Marines were supposed to stand for honor and integrity, and the officer clearly expected more from someone who wore the uniform. >> Honestly, I we didn't even ask. >> It's brand new. >> I'll take them back. >> Let me Let me take them back over there and see. >> This is stuff here. >> You in the Marines now? >> Yes. >> Just put your butt down first, slide in. >> Put your butt down first, slide in. >> All right. This is all going to go in the in evidence bag. And your money's going to go into a machine where you'll get a receipt for it. >> to get that back when I get out of jail. >> Yes, sir. All right. So, >> I'm going to the jail, right? >> Yeah. That's 20. I'll set this down right here. >> Yeah, just go to the court of hands. >> Yes, sir. >> Can you explain that? >> Oh, that's just the process here. You go to jail, they process you in, and then you go to first appearance after that. >> Just today? >> Uh possibly later this afternoon. >> The man was arrested for shoplifting after stealing four items from the store. All together, they were worth $970. He was charged with resisting arrest and grand [music] theft. In Florida, grand theft is punishable by up to 5 years in prison or probation and a $5,000 fine. On July 2nd, 2024, a woman was reportedly eating cakes at a grocery store without intending to actually pay for them. Right off the bat, the officer could tell she was either mentally unwell or under the influence. >> Hey, did I see you in the store? >> Hey, stop messing with >> I'm Officer Bruno. Do you remember talking to me before? >> Yeah. >> Okay, you're detained right now, okay? Um are those those your shoes? Can you hear >> Can you hear me? Can you hear me? Can you hear me? >> Let's let's walk outside, okay? >> I just want some practice. Whose lamp? I just want some practice. Can I get some practice, please? >> What happened to your feet? >> some practice, officer? >> Hey, sir. Did you say these are your shoes? >> Yeah. I'll take them off the shoes. >> Okay. Hey. Hey. >> Why are you touching me? Why are you touching me? >> I don't need you to >> I just pass? What threshold did I just cross over? >> Listen, you have their shoes on. >> The judge. >> stolen earlier? >> NO. >> THE JUDGE! >> HEY. STOP. >> It didn't take long for Dina to go off the rails and start screaming and throwing cakes from a nearby shelf. There was no method to her madness. There was nothing to gain from doing this except venting some frustration and adding a few more charges to her name. >> Hey. Stop. Stop. Stop. Dina, stop. Don't touch my stuff. >> Pineapple wins. >> Hey. Stop. >> Pineapple wins. >> Do you want to press charges for all that goods? Okay. Hey, what did you take, Dina? Are you Dina. Do you have any drugs on you? Did you take something? >> No. >> Are you sure? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Cuz you seem intoxicated on something to me. I know you uh have done cocaine before. Is that what you did again? >> The officer tried to understand why Dina acted the way she did. He was quite gentle with her, but made sure she was secured in handcuffs. After all, he didn't want any more desserts suffering her wrath. >> Okay. Uh I'm going to go out here. I'm going to ask her a question. Um can you I guess verify these shoes? Can you find where that tag is? >> Yeah. I'm looking. >> Okay. Are you hurt? >> No. >> Okay. >> You're pushing hard with your thumb on me. hand. >> Sorry. Is that better? >> On my hand. I'm sorry. On my arm. >> Yeah, I got >> You were pushing hard with your thumb on my arm. >> Well, that's because you didn't That's because you didn't want me to put pressure on you. And >> hard on it with your thumb. >> Okay. >> My arm hurt because you were pushing hard with it on your thumb. >> Okay. Well, I was just trying to control your movements cuz you were uh eating a bunch of cake and throwing it all over the ground. You can sit right here. You don't have to get all the way in. But that way you're not leaning on the car, okay? Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> Can I feel on the backside right there? >> No. >> Well, I don't want your hands to be near it, okay? I'm just patting you at the back of my hand >> if you had anything on you. Okay. What is What is going on? Since she seemed to have calmed down and wasn't acting aggressively, the officer gave it one more shot and tried to speak to her like a reasonable human being. But drugs have a way of stripping away reason, and all you're left with is this. >> I'm just not feeling right. >> Okay. Why? >> Because! >> [screaming] >> Okay. Did you uh drink today? Or take any drugs? Are you having any sort of medical condition? Can you look at me? Okay. I I'm worried about your your safety, OKAY? SO >> OH! >> DID YOU TAKE ANY DRUGS? [screaming] >> I'M HOT. >> OKAY. >> I'M going to die of dehydration. >> Can I search your bag? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Can I have one of the drinks in there? >> If it is sealed, maybe. Unless you just stole it from the QT. Did you steal it from the QT? >> I accidentally did. >> Okay. Well, then I'm not going to let you have that because you stole it. Okay? And that wouldn't be right for me to allow you What about these shoes here? >> What's that white stuff on her shoes? >> This is part of the cake that you were throwing all over the ground. >> What is it? Can I look at it? >> No. Those must have been some really tasty cakes because even after getting arrested and humiliated at the store, she was still yearning for them. So much so, she was willing to lick them off her shoes. Drugs will do that to you sometimes. >> I'm feeling that complete and utter disgust on you. >> Okay, so you got hit. Hey, Brooke. What substances did you take? Do you take medications or anything? >> No. >> Okay. What illegal drugs? >> None. >> Okay. >> Correct. Correct. C O R R E C T. Correct. To correct something is to fix. To fix a mistake. >> Yes, you're right. Um can you hang out with her for just a second? So, what happened is when I was on the phone with dispatch uh they said, "Do you want to CT?" I said, "She hasn't done anything and we warned her and she stopped." I said, "Okay." And then they hung up and then right when they hung up then she stole the ice cream. And then he called them outside but I hadn't gotten to talk to them yet. So, he just did a welfare check and had to go. And then by the time he came to me I was like, "Oh, they stole all the ice cream." Some crap. So, they didn't tell me that before he called. And I said, "Yeah, they'd already left." I got you. No worries. Do you have your ID with >> Yeah. >> It wasn't until Dina got to the police station that she became really angry. She mentioned having a job, which probably means she's a normal human being when she's not using drugs or alcohol. >> I work for Me, my name is Dina. I am under their surveillance 24 HOURS SEVEN 24 HOURS A DAY SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. I AM UNDER THEIR SURVEILLANCE TEXAS, USA. YOU LOOKING OVER HERE? >> HEY. >> HI. >> [screaming] >> I am a I was so feeling so bored and you all don't know what to do with yourselves with yourselves when you're so bored that you want me to go through all of this so you can watch. THAT'S LITERALLY HOW BORED you mother people are. YOU ALL ARE EVIL! EVIL MOTHER >> [screaming] >> OH, THAT MADE A LIGHT COME ON. HYSTERICAL. Now the light's flashing. Hysterical. Keyword hysterical. Women be hysterical. Hysterical. Lyrical. Hysterical. Lyrical. Lyrical genius. I'm a lyrical genius. I'm a mastermind. I'm Kanye West. SNAP, SNAP, SNAP. SNAP TO IT. SNAP TO IT, DINA. YOU'RE SLACKING OFF. >> You might think Dina was screaming at the cop, but she was actually screaming at you and the rest of the world for watching her. That camera spurred her on and she just spiraled out of control ranting about her job and a woman named Amanda. >> You better get to work, Dina. Why aren't you at work, Dina? You need TO GO TO WORK, DINA. WHY AREN'T YOU AT WORK, DINA? YOU BETTER GET TO WORK. Amanda's going to know you're going to be late for work, Dina. Amanda's going to know. Amanda's going to know. Amanda Ross, r o s. Romeo Oscar Sierra. AMANDA ROSS! >> [screaming] >> EVIL SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. SEE YOU NEXT NEVER. YOU'RE A NIDING. I DON'T take letters away. I add letters. I JUST ADDED 55 N'S ON THIS I CAN SAY WHATEVER WORD I WANT TO SAY BECAUSE I AM DINA. I'M JOKER AND YOU'LL KNOW ME. >> DINA'S NOW >> Who are you stealing for? Girl, you know, I just be playing all the time. Don't you ever be playing? >> Mhm. >> Nah. Nah. >> Have you been here before? >> Nah. >> She is. >> Dina was charged with theft less than $100, criminal mischief, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct. On top of that, she had missed a previous court date which was added to her growing list of charges. Let's just hope that the cake was worth it. On August 9th, 2023, a cashier at a grocery store in Belle Glade masterminded a theft ring stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise. The worst part was, in addition to recruiting another employee to exploit the system, she would occasionally get her children involved. From the sound of it, the woman was pulling off multiple scams. Sometimes she would bring her children to the store teaching them how to skip scan items. And other times the employee she recruited would assist her. But the best part was the manager had it all on video. And after reviewing the surveillance footage, the officer confronted her accomplice. >> Hey, how you doing? How you doing? Have a seat, okay? >> Yeah, yeah. How you doing? >> [laughter] >> What's What's going on in my mind? >> Just so you know, you're not under arrest. I just want to know what's going on. Tell me what happened. >> I mean, I got to state >> Relax. >> That is I'm making a mistake. >> It's not funny. It's just >> You know, being young and having an opportunity, it just being dumb and now I don't put stuff in jeopardy, put myself in a position that I don't like to be in. This is embarrassing. But I will go. I ain't going to cry though. I ain't going to cry. We good. You guys are pretty I'm chill, so I'm not really too much nervous no more talking. Talking, but at the end of the day, it's just a mistake. I don't know man. Dude. I'm assuming the proper procedure is going to happen. So I said man, I don't know. There's not really much to do. >> It sounded like the man was going to cooperate and tell the officer the truth. He admitted to participating in the scam, but claimed he had no idea of the value of the goods he helped the cashier steal. >> I don't really keep track of what goes on. But like I said, just being young, being in a position where you want to be beneficial, you want to be helpful and it's just not the way to >> What do you mean by being helpful? >> No, just in general. Like with the money asked for you, like being in a position to to help others. >> Don't talk and explain. >> I'm not I'm not I'm not explaining. I'm saying okay, so being in the position to help others I mean, the person at least the person that I am. I'm not going to speak for everybody. I'll speak for myself. Being in a position to help others, the person that I am, I would take that opportunity. But in this instance, me not considering consequences or what is the actual actions that I'm doing and what it could lead. Like that aspect of it wasn't being processed And me being so young and being so quick and at my 18th birthday I just went to prom, I just went to grad bash, I just graduated. Um I just came from Orlando as a graduation trip. Like all these things are going on, moving so fast, I'm making a little money from Winn-Dixie. And you know, everything's going smooth. Nobody's really in my ear telling me nothing, no rights or wrongs. It's just the introduction to adult life. And having all that at once, it just didn't end up making the right decision. >> Quote unquote helping others was how he described it, but it didn't matter. It would be up to a state attorney to decide his fate. Next, the officer spoke to the mastermind behind the scam. >> Can Can you have him step outside real Can you have him step outside real quick? Hello. Can I have him Can I use the bathroom first? I think he used the bathroom in my car last night. Would you mind if he used the bathroom? >> Okay. Basically I was tipping them >> Of course. >> but They were scamming up on me. He told me to go. What is it I told him down there? Everybody does it. When I say everybody does it, I mean everybody does it. So like that >> But right now we here for you. I see the video I saw the video. I saw you walk out with with the cards on different occasions, different instance. So I just want to hear from you about that. >> But some of that stuff I paid for. >> Right. Well, if We got I got I got everything. I got the receipts. >> Okay. >> Several transactions. >> Okay. >> Several transactions over a thousand dollars. >> Okay. >> Over a thousand transactions. So there are some that was paid for and He already went through that. >> Right. >> We removed the one that was paid and the the one that was that was either not scanned or voided have been taken out and the receipt everything is ready. >> Okay. >> I know people go through hard time. >> So, can I just pay them back? >> Unfortunately, no. >> No. >> Thieves always want to pay once they get caught, but like the officer said, it doesn't work that way. She was brought back in for questioning regarding the theft ring. >> So, they provided me with videos for all the transactions that they allege. >> They're not alleging you stole everything. They're alleging that you missed items or voided items and there was one where it wasn't scanned. I reviewed all the video. >> Okay. >> So, I know what happened. You know what happened. Some items were missed, some were voided, and there was a couple that were just voided out completely. >> Uh-huh. >> But, my question is, there was a bunch of kids. They looked like kids to me. >> Right. >> That were picking up your groceries for you. >> Uh-huh. >> Picking them out, doing what helping. >> Uh-huh. >> So, um and I noticed in the videos that you said you had eight kids. >> Yes, I have eight. >> The officers provided her with surveillance photos so she could identify her children. Given that they were all underage, none of them would face criminal prosecution. And this lady got on the ground to play with your kids. Do you know who she is? I'm just curious. >> That it was That's a child. >> She's a child? >> Yes. >> She's She's a big child? >> Yes, she's she's big as here. That's a child. >> But, not your not yours or not related. She's She's friends with >> They're They're cousins. >> That's their cousin? >> Yes. >> What's her name? >> I think her name is I don't know her last name. >> But, she wasn't with your kids. She just happened to be there. >> She was Yeah, she was playing with them in the aisle. >> And this is your time to explain maybe why why it was happening or >> Well, when I first started there, that wasn't my intention. Um I only got the job because like it was hard for me. Like my car note is 466, I mean 488. My car insurance is 466. >> [music] >> My rent is like $900. My light bill run me like 250. My water almost that amount. So, it's like it was a lot. >> In today's economy, she wasn't lying when she said times were hard, but that didn't give her the right to steal. There are social programs and other charities available to make ends [music] meet without resorting to theft. >> 3 months in, I got close with the the girls that used to work there. So, they hooked me on to like what to do when you in, you know, when you working at self checkout. So, I got the swing of working at self checkout and then, you know, they were just letting me know like you don't have to, you know, you can just do this and not scan this, you know, and just void it out on the keypad. Like I didn't know how to do that. I didn't pull it I didn't pull it from nowhere. So, obviously it had to be taught to me because I just started working there. So, basically >> Those girls that taught you that, they don't work there anymore? >> They're still there. >> They're still there? >> Yes. >> She told the officer that she had already given management the names of the employees who taught her the scheme. According to her, virtually everyone was involved. She was just the only one who got caught. >> So, when I went to the back, you know, she asked me my name, she put me in handcuffs. And the the man from corporate, he was like at the bottom of the building. So, I asked him, I was like, can I talk to you for a second? And he was like, um, sure. First he didn't want to talk, but officer was like, you know, she want to talk to you for a second. So, he was like, sure. So, I was like, I know you here to do a job, don't get me wrong, but if you say you doing a full investigation, you should have nobody up front working. That's I'm just And he was like, what did you mean? I was like, "They taught this to me. They're the ones taught me how to do it. So, how come you trying to prosecute me, but not everybody else that's doing it?" And he was like, "Oh, I'm doing an investigation. I'm doing an investigation." I was like, "Don't don't get me wrong. I know you have a job to do, but you should have did your investigation that same day, [music] and you wouldn't have nobody working." >> So, who taught you how to do it? >> Areola, the girl. Areola? Areola taught me how to do it. So, I was just you know, explaining to him like, um Maureen does it, but it's not as often as And just like I said, times got hard. But, that wasn't my intention because I did love my job. Like, I did, but that was never my intention. >> The woman was sentenced to 3 years of probation. On the evening of June 21st, 2023, officers in Ohio were dispatched to a local grocery store whose management reported a woman allegedly concealing items while walking around the store, and they suspected she would try to shoplift. >> I want my belongings and stuff that they took. >> Okay, come over here. >> No, I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Come over here. >> with anything. I want my belongings. They won't let me pay for my stuff without my belongings. They have my phone and stuff. This is not fair. I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Give me your name and stuff. >> It's in the cart. With the with it's got the phone, box, and everything with it from Chuck What you I don't even know the name of this, but it's brand new. And my blanket and my damn um It's a raincoat, my dad's raincoat for his motorcycle. Now, that that's all that's not fair. I'm not allowed to steal anything. I'm not I didn't even make it to the register. >> Okay. >> One of you want to come with me to get this stuff for him so he can get >> Why stay out here while she goes in there? >> I'm not giving anybody my name or nothing. I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Hey, well, if you want us to help you Correct. breath. >> am I getting obstructed? >> Did we tell you to stop? >> I stopped. >> See, we didn't tell you to stop. >> I want to speak to a supervisor. No, I'm not going to be done this way. When I I was trying to pay for my stuff and they took my card. >> Yes, there is. >> Information. >> No. >> If you do not provide your information, you're getting arrested. Have a seat on here. Right here. Right here. Right there. Have a seat. Right there, where I'm pointing. If you look, sit down. What's your name? >> Sergeant Sergeant, I can't sit on that. Sergeant I want a supervisor. >> Okay. What is your date of birth? >> I want a supervisor, please. >> signed up. >> I don't care. I want one. You have to give me one. >> By this point, the officers knew that this woman was going to be a piece of work. Despite her entitled attitude, the officers were able to piece together that she felt she had done nothing wrong, since she apparently didn't even make it to the cash register. When they asked her what happened, she became defensive and started spouting lies to the officers. >> Look, I don't I don't have my things. I'm trying to buy some tampons. You would be upset, too. I'm I want a supervisor. You You have to give me one. You got body cams? >> Huh? >> You have body cams? Yeah, right here. They're on. >> Okay, just making sure. >> They They took my belongings off the back there. They took my belongings and I've asked you different airport women for an hour for my stuff back. I didn't want to wait. I am This is not even fair. Not even fair. This is not fair. My house just burned down, and I'm not going to be treated like this to try to buy stuff for it. I'm tired. I've worked all day, and I'll be getting that they're going to steal my stuff and I'll get in trouble for it. I want a supervisor. I didn't do nothing wrong. >> No. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. How are you guys GOING TO INVESTIGATE A THEFT WHEN I THEY didn't even They took my belongings. How is that fair? >> We're investigating it now. >> The female suspect was full of excuses, including one that was almost certainly a lie. Her house had just burned down. The officers could do nothing but sit and tolerate her temper tantrum. However, one manager had a different take on what really happened with the woman. >> I'm another manager here. >> Yeah. >> We just saw her fill up carts and then send them everywhere. >> Really? >> I'm supposed to take her phone. >> Okay. >> She said she had carts without her knowledge and she was running around looking for them. Stuff has been disappearing. >> She has been? >> Yeah. So, I don't I don't know everything. This is like from what I've heard this is weird. Like we don't normally call you the way we did. >> Or too early? >> Okay. >> So, but I don't unless there's something I don't know or something. >> Okay. >> I mean >> Yeah, I don't know. >> That's just I don't know I just want to let you know you might be I don't want to say this. I don't >> Okay. >> I just That's my That's my side of things. >> I'll investigate it first, so. >> Yeah, I know 100%. I'm just I'm just letting you know what I'm at. >> I'm out. I want my stuff. >> Okay. We told you how this goes already. >> I told you guys I didn't do nothing wrong. I never left the store. I never even made it to check out. I never once looked like I was stealing. I left the cart sitting and I walked off and got the rest of my stuff and come back and I'm trying to pay for it and they wouldn't give me my belongings. >> Okay. >> So, that's how this That's how that I know my rights. I'm not I'm not a dummy. >> An officer returned from inside the store to confront the suspect about items she took. The female suspect once again tried to come up with excuses for her actions. When the employee came back with her belongings, her reaction was shocking. >> Did you drive here with somebody? >> No, I rode the bus. But, they have >> Why are you trying to go out the back door then? >> I was not. I was buying a flower. I bought a rose for tomorrow. It's my mom's birthday. So, look, tomorrow I I didn't even check the cart outside. I've got a rose bush from there. That woman came out there and told me that I couldn't couldn't be out there. >> Hey, where you going? No, you're not. >> Why? What What did I do? Please tell me what I've done wrong. Please. Please tell me what I did wrong. What? I didn't do nothing wrong. I didn't push no cart outside. I went out there and bought a rose bush for my mother. >> When the employee returned the suspect's belongings, the bag did not contain a wallet, which the suspect claimed contained her ID. With no wallet, the officers were even more suspicious of how she would pay for the items. And they even wondered how she would transport her cart full of items home. >> How did you get here? >> A bus. >> A bus? >> Yes. >> How are you going to take all that stuff home? >> On the bus. >> Take all that stuff >> Yes, you can take whatever you want on the bus. I know, I'm >> There's like literally two full carts. >> There's not two full carts, there's one in the hand. So they There's four like eight boxes of donuts in the bottom of the cart, okay? >> It's a very full cart. >> I know. >> How are you going to take all of that by yourself on the on the bus? >> I do all the time. Where Where is the bus stop? The bus >> comes right out here. Where are you staying? >> Where am I staying? Staying at my father's house right here. >> Where's that? >> I want a supervisor. I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Harry told you you're not getting one. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Hey, you have to tell us where you're staying. >> I have to be >> You're going to be charged. Yep. What are you doing up here from Homewood Place? >> This is where the bus brought me. I'm not from here. Is this far? >> Yeah, it's pretty far. >> Since she technically didn't steal anything, the officers informed her that the store was not going to press charges, but they were going to trespass her from the store. Then the officers found a picture of the suspect in the database based on the personal information she gave, but it did not look like her. >> Can I see the picture you're looking at? That's you? I have gastric bypass. >> That's not you? Is it not you? >> I had about 80 lbs on me. >> Where'd your mole go? >> What mole? >> Oh, it was removed by a doctor? >> Oh, you got it removed? >> Yes. >> [laughter] >> Yes. >> Turn around. Put your hands behind your back. We're done playing games. >> Are you serious? >> Yeah. >> You were serious. >> No, no, I did not do nothing. That is me. Look. Look, there's a scar there. >> Drop your cigarette. >> I want to speak to your supervisor. I did you nothing wrong. >> I'm going to ask you again and then I'm going to force you. Drop the cigarette. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. >> Drop what's in your hand. >> THEY THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY I WAS STEALING AND THEN NOW THEY'RE HARASSING ME. WHEN YOU I'M I'LL HAVE ALL YOUR GUYS' JOBS. EVERY SINGLE >> ONE OF Y'ALL. >> Every single one of y'all >> I've got >> Turn around. >> I'M NOT. I DIDN'T DO NOTHING WRONG. >> I MEAN, IF SOMEBODY needs help, you could have asked somebody to buy it for you. That's not A LEGAL >> I DIDN'T STEAL NOTHING. THAT'S THE THING. OH, excuse you. My chest is hurting. I need to go to the hospital. >> Here we go. >> [laughter] >> to the hospital. I My chest is hurting. I have four broken ribs, too, by the way. I need to go to the hospital. >> The woman reluctantly allowed the officers to detain her in handcuffs. She claimed she needed to go to the hospital. This is a common tactic amongst criminals to evade arrest, and based on their reaction, it seemed like the officers already expected it. >> any >> No. >> Okay, do you have gloves on you? Mine are out. >> Uh, no, I don't. >> Gloves? >> Now you can go to jail. >> dirty. >> I didn't say you're dirty. I just don't pat down anybody without gloves. >> You're hurting me. No, I'm not. I don't want to be touched by you. I'm not going No, I need to go to the hospital. I need to go to the hospital. I need to go to the hospital. You guys just I need to go to the hospital. >> You can stay on the ground. That's better. >> I need to go to the hospital. >> Okay. >> Overdramatic. >> I guess we can tack on resisting. >> I'm not resisting. I I feel sick. I need to go to the hospital. I need to go to the hospital. >> Roll over. >> No, I NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. >> WE HAVE TO LIFT YOU UP. You're going to get >> No, I'm not. I need TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. >> OKAY. Are you joking me right now? >> the hospital. I need to go to the hospital. I need to go to the hospital. You're hurting me. I need to go to the hospital. I'm pregnant and I need to go to the hospital. >> Despite her earlier claims of being on her period, the female suspect claimed she was pregnant. That obviously didn't make sense, so the officers were even more convinced that she was just delaying her arrest. Regardless, they took her to the hospital as requested. >> Look, I know a lot of people. I know big people. >> What are you trying to say? >> Like I will help you if you help me. >> Okay. It It's not going to get you out of going to jail. Might help you with your charges if you want to talk to someone. >> I don't want to go to jail tonight. >> Anyway, Butler County's going to want you on their warrant. >> No, Butler County doesn't. And Warren County will come pick me up. If I Please. I'm telling you I know a lot of people. I know a lot of attorneys. >> Okay. >> The suspect was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, falsification for lying about her identity, and obstructing official business. When she was taken to the hospital, she tried to flee. So, the officers put her in a hobble and transported her to jail. On November 29th, 2024, Paramus, New Jersey police responded to a call from a Ralph Lauren store regarding a shoplifting that had just taken place. A man had fled the store wearing clothes that still had tags attached. Police were able to stop the man a short distance away. >> Did you you were walking down Witherspoon, and then when you saw me, you you turned this way. >> no, I I because this is one way here. >> Mhm. >> I thought that maybe I can go >> So, he he told me he was on Nassau Street. Um all right, so here here here's where we're at, okay? There was a call for shoplifting over at Ralph Lauren, all right? They provided us with a description of an individual that matches your description, all right? As I'm interacting with you, I can see some clothing on you with tags still on them. So, here is your opportunity to have a discussion with us about what happened, okay? So, that's where we're at, okay? >> Yes. I was I was walking for 15 minutes. >> So, at no point did you enter Ralph Lauren at all? >> No. >> Okay. And the clothes that are on your person, are they yours? >> Yeah. >> They're yours 100%? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, the footage they have, is it going to show me you taking anything from that shop or not? >> No. >> All right, is there any reason why there's tags on your jacket? >> Because I got I I didn't I didn't move like >> Let's try this again. I'm feeling generous today, okay? This is your opportunity to be honest with me, okay? If you lie to me, that's a problem. If you're honest with me, I can work with that, okay? >> I was in the Nassau Street for 15 minutes. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> You were on Nassau street for 30 minutes. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> The officers gave the man a chance to tell the truth about his shoplifting as they could see the tags still hanging off his new looking clothes. However, confident that he would get away with his crimes, the man denied everything. >> Where are those tags from? Where where where are those tags from? >> These what's on the on the on the tags. >> Right. So, what where's where's where's where's it from? Is that a Polo Ralph Lauren jacket? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? You're not being very honest with me, are you? No, okay. You got ID on you? Do you have ID on you? >> I do. >> So, what what don't you go ahead and take a look at your left wrist. Take a look at your left wrist. What's that say right there? >> Yeah. >> Not only did the suspect admit that he was not being truthful, but his sleeve had the logo of Ralph Lauren. That pretty much convinced the officer that the man was guilty of shoplifting. However, just to really drive the point home, they reminded him that the store had security footage as well. >> Did the officers tell you why we stopped you here today? >> They they said that you went to the shop room. >> So, we got the report of a uh uh a shoplifting from the Ralph Lauren store and um the manager there checked the cameras and described to us a person that matches your height, weight, color, race, uh gave us a pretty good description of you. >> You're not detaining >> Okay. >> You're not detaining >> Not right now, no. And um and said that you were in the store and shoplifted some items. >> No. >> No? >> No, I didn't. >> Okay. All right. Well, we have an officer over there now. Do you understand what a camera is? >> Oh, yeah. >> Okay. You know that camera records things, right? >> It records things that things that happen, >> I know. >> right? So, are you saying that you don't think that you're on camera >> No. >> taking something from there? >> No. >> Okay. So, were you in that store? >> Yes, I No, I was walking at front of it. >> Were you in the store today? >> Front of the store. >> So, you just walked past it. >> 7886 >> Okay. Got it. >> Despite being threatened with camera footage, the man was not going to change his story. Dispatch called and perfectly described the suspect as the person who committed the robbery. The supervising officer called him out again for the clothing he had on. >> Take the jacket off and take a look. Where did you get the jacket from? >> I I bought it from where they had sale, I bought it. >> I'm going to get your wallet for you, okay? >> [snorts] >> I'll take it off? >> Yeah, yeah, take it off. So, you walk around with a jacket with tags still left on it? >> Right. >> Okay. Do you understand that they just called us and told us No, no, no, listen to me. They just told us 5 minutes ago that you walked into their store, a man in this jacket, with this hat, with that cane, with those pants, those shoes, walked into the store and took that jacket without paying for it. >> Yeah. >> Do you understand how that this could be This doesn't sound right. >> Yeah. >> You see how it doesn't sound right? >> Yeah. >> Okay, so, do you want to change your story? >> No, I am not changing. >> Okay. >> Next, the officers called the suspect's wife to inform her of her husband's crime. She said that her neighbor would be their best bet if someone needed to take care of him. Fed up with the man's excuses and denial, they removed the jacket from him to return to the store, and promptly placed him under arrest. >> He He can go in the front. >> You want to go in front? >> We're going to put the handcuffs in the front. >> the front. >> Okay? All right, watch your head when you get in yourself. Listen, you can't take things that don't belong to you, okay? You can't take them and then not pay for them. Okay? The store recognized you as having been there in the past, and having taken things as well. Okay? >> One under. >> All right. What do you Do you have anything on you that's going to poke me or stick me or anything? >> No. >> No. I have to search you though, okay? I know it's cold, so we'll put the stuff all back on. What's this? >> Huh? >> What's this? >> Oh, this is It it it belongs to the jacket. >> This is a hanger? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Fine. Oh. >> My son is claustrophobic. He sounds claustrophobic. >> Is he? >> Yes. >> The officers decided to take pity on the old man and handcuff him in the front. During the search, the officer discovered a clothes hanger under one of the man's jackets. The officer also mentioned that he had shoplifted from the same store before, making him a repeat offender. >> Watch your head. Sit up. Sit back. There you go. >> Sorry we're walking right in the screen. >> No, no, no. You're good. >> He said Tommy's going to pick her up for it. Get her started with the >> Yeah, I'll process that. >> Being processed. >> The serial shoplifter, who was much too old for his antics, was arrested and charged with shoplifting. He was taken to police headquarters for processing and booking. Indeed, old habits die hard. On March 2nd, 2022, police were called to an airport over reports of a theft. The suspect was a known thief who had stolen food and coffee from an airport store. But, when she was confronted, things escalated further when she threw hot coffee at the store attendant. >> What is she thinking? >> She thinks she stole my stuff. I'm not supposed to take this piece of [ __ ] She cussed at me. No, she going to call you to get her. I told her I said, "No, when I'm going to get you off the justice system, you can call and have coffee on me." Is there a white Is there a white shirt? Yeah. >> Good. What's going on with the lady at the coffee shop? >> She tried to throw a coffee on me. >> Why? What Do you have some ID for me real quick? >> What though? >> Cuz she's saying you she you threw something at her. >> What would I be got to do with it? >> So I can identify who I'm talking to. >> You can just ask me my name. >> And I'd be glad to see your ID. >> You better find it. >> Just look. >> Yeah, I'm going to give it back to you. I'm not taking it. >> You have the ID in your hand. Let me show you. See? >> After the officer had approached her, she immediately switched the narrative around and claimed the shop assistant had thrown coffee on her. Then, when asked for her ID, she immediately became defensive, a classic response from someone in the wrong. >> No, no picture. >> Okay, I need to see your ID. >> You can see it. No picture. >> Hey, ma'am. >> No pictures. >> I'm going to watch her real quick because I'm going to go get what I need from her. >> You can't take pictures of my ID. I don't play that. Y'all trying to do some sneaky stuff. You know she grabs her watch in her purse. >> Okay. >> I really don't want her down here anymore. >> Okay. Are you willing So, what did she say to you exactly? >> I told her to don't take anything, to get away from the station. She was like, "Do you want to get punched in the effing face?" Cuz I'll do it. I said, "Do what you have to do." >> Did she take anything? >> Yeah, she stole the >> The store employee said she had stolen chips and the coffee she was drinking. Not only that, but she had threatened to punch her in the face and had thrown hot coffee on her. In that case, she wasn't just looking at a shoplifting charge, but also assault. >> She does this all the time. She came in through Starbucks. She threatened us in Starbucks. This isn't her first time doing it. Yeah. >> You're out of here, trespasser, at least. What happened today? >> Yeah, she stole me. Once she get out, she just stole me. She took it She took a a chips. I said, "I need >> Where are the chips at? >> This is how she gets one. >> She tried to grab She Did she have one of those? >> took one. >> Okay. >> And she took two over here with Mentos. She took two of them. >> She took two of the Mentos. >> And a cup of And a cup of And a cup of coffee. She gave to both of them. >> Okay. Where were you when this all happened? >> I was at the counter. I was I was talking to a customer. >> Okay. So, she was paying Let me see her ID real quick. >> Show me the ID, baby. She She She came two times to get the Mentos and a cup of coffee two times. >> Okay. So, she's been So, she didn't Did she pay for any of this? >> Did she pay? No. >> And then when she took the stuff, what happened then? >> grabbed two pack one. Yes, when I said to her, "Hey, you That last time you did that, so she went out to get to took the coffee." I said, "No, you cannot do." I'm going to call the security. She said, "I don't care." And now That's why I'm calling Miss And she took the coffee I had coffee She had the cup of coffee. She took the coffee. Yes, sir. >> Where'd you get >> So, it's my T-shirt is is wet. >> Okay. >> Why she thought she could just help herself to food and coffee without paying is anyone's guess. Everyone else has to pay, so why didn't she? While one officer was speaking with the victim, [music] the other had been left with the unfortunate job of watching her outside. >> Hey, do me a favor. >> Hey, hey, ma'am. >> Ma'am. Go. Ma'am. Ma'am. Right now we're looking at an investigation, so you can't be >> About what? About what? >> Looking at an investigation. Do me a Do me a favor, okay? >> An investigation about what? >> We're talking to I'm telling you we're looking at an investigation. >> I'm talking about what? >> So, I need you to stop. >> An investigation about >> Don't touch me. >> Don't touch me. >> We're not walking anywhere. >> We're staying right here. Don't touch me. Don't touch me. Don't touch me. >> Put Put behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands >> Funnily enough, she got angry when the officer touched her, even though she had thrown coffee in the face of an innocent shop assistant just minutes before and then threatened to punch her. It seems like it's one rule for her and another for everyone else. >> That's what I'm trying I need you to put You're not hearing me. Put your hands behind your back. I'm trying not to drop you to the ground. Please. You're not understanding. Yep. Get on the ground. Stop resisting. Stop resisting. Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. >> You're pushing against me. >> You're holding my arm. >> I'm trying to get you >> You're hurting my arm. >> Will you let me get to stand up? >> I'm not letting you stand up. >> But you're hurting my arm. >> You're resisting arrest. >> not. You're hurting my arm. You're hurting my arm. Will you let me get my change? >> She asked the officer to grab her sunglasses. It's funny how suddenly her own belongings mattered so much. How ironic that thieves always seem the most worried about someone taking their stuff, like they haven't just done the same thing to their victims. >> Yeah, but I want them in my bag cuz then there's going to be information there. >> 351 being advised of your location. >> Lower level at the West end. >> I'm better than everybody. >> Yeah. >> Can you get my shades? >> Okay. I didn't get a chance to switch. >> I kept telling you to come back to you. You kept walking away from me. >> I didn't hear you. >> My shades right there. >> Say 94. I walked away. I switched over. So, I didn't hear you come over. >> My shades. >> All right. Well, she's a 15 anyway. >> You heard me? >> Come on. >> Excuse me. My shades. Can you pass my shades right there? Those shades. Can you put them Can you put them in my pocket and get my sweater? >> Give me your stuff. >> You won't be so tight. >> Cuz you walked away from me. >> No, right now. Damn. I'm not into females. Please. >> Eventually, they got to the police car, although she didn't make it easy. Even at that point, she was still arguing, dragging her feet, and playing the victim. All she had to do was listen and walk quietly. Some people just insist on making their bad day even worse. >> Let go of your bag. >> I'm not holding my bag. >> It was dropped over there. >> Don't make us throw these. >> Cuz I told you to unlock unlock all your bags. >> I'm You said to let go. >> Honey, just do what you're doing. >> Stop moving. >> You stop moving. They told me to stop holding my bag. >> It is. Have a seat. >> You want the seat up? >> No. Have a seat. >> What? Why you want me to sit on a dirty seat? >> Cuz it's just dirty. >> How can I have a seat when she's holding on to me? >> Go ahead. She's She's waiting for you to get in the car. >> She don't need to put me. >> Get in. >> She do not need to put me. They told me to stop holding my bag. >> She racked up quite the list of charges, Battery, assault, theft, and resisting an officer without violence. Turns out all that attitude only landed her in jail. She was sentenced to 45 days behind bars and a stack of fines to go with it. On July 30th, 2024, police officers were dispatched to Target following reports of a shoplifting in progress. To make matters worse, according to reports, the theft was being carried out by a mother and son duo. >> I'm going to come home with this, you know what I mean? >> This is not your fault. >> Sarah, right? >> Yes. >> Okay, I'm Deputy Streeter, okay? Um so, I'm just going to read you this real quick before I ask you anything, all right? Do you understand these rights as I read them to you? Okay, what happened today? Obviously, I'm just getting here, so I haven't talked to anybody else except for you. >> So, what what did you We know you stole items. That's not really in question. So, what did you steal? >> Cat food, chicken. What else? I think there was a banana. So, there was some things that weren't scanned. Um >> [snorts] >> So, did you just steal food items? >> The woman gave the officers a sob story. Perhaps if she hadn't used her child as an accomplice, the officers would have had some sympathy for her. However, when a parent is caught shoplifting with their child, all empathy goes out the window. >> What was the total? >> 64.93. >> Okay. >> Uh am I good to sign this statement? >> Yeah. Do you have a statement form or not? >> I'm working on it right now. >> Perfect. >> She's doing video, I'm doing statement. >> Okay. >> All right, snap your fingers and I'll be in your hand. >> [laughter] [snorts] >> That's 493. Perfect. >> [laughter and crying] >> Is this her phone number? >> No, the um No, I spelled it right. >> Okay. Is this a 6060 number? Okay. Can you just sign that real quick? >> [snorts] >> Your whole bag is just going to go with them. They're going to take your phone with you, but your bag is going to go with them. Just there's so much >> Oh, yeah, cuz I'm going to throw it away on the >> Yeah, of course. >> Yeah. Yeah, um the phone is >> The officer continued to search through her bag. Although they found nothing illegal, she had a few medications that she wanted to take with her to jail. And although she was doing a little better, the same couldn't be said for her son. >> Yes, sir. Listen, I'm still here. I'm still on this planet. You don't know this could be so much worse. I'm going to get out of here. I'm going to get some food. >> These won't be on your record. >> You can write them down and let me know what you want to do. I usually don't have I just write it >> Yeah. >> Yeah, I just leave them in there for you. >> You got the new one that they sent you? >> They sent you a new one? That's good. >> But I think it doesn't seem to have >> I got So, I was sitting there for a little while with the shoplifting case. >> Mhm. >> She came running up to me with the knife stuck in her finger. And I was like Yeah, like it was like pinched on her finger. She was trying to close it. And I was like, "If I take that off, it's going to tear." So, I had to call rescue to have them come and take it off. >> For the time being, it was just a matter of collecting evidence, writing reports, and making small talk with the suspect and her son while they waited for a transportation unit to arrive on the scene. >> What's your first name, Bryce? >> I have it already. >> So, before I leave, cuz I just want to make sure Carter is okay. You're 100% okay with letting this guy take Carter? >> Yeah. >> Are you okay with it? >> Yeah. >> He's a good dude? >> Yeah. >> All right. So, if I need to find him, let me know, I'll find him. I'm joking. I'm not going to find him. >> [snorts] >> Go get the dog. >> You know better than >> His dog's probably with the maintenance. >> So, >> Well, I'm going >> Um >> [snorts] >> Well, real real quick, who is coming to pick him up? >> It's his mom on her way. >> It's her ex-boyfriend. Do you guys still talk regularly at all? >> Yeah. Yeah, he was just at his birthday party this weekend at the Hilton with us. >> Cuz like >> We were together 10 years. We've only been separated 6 months. >> Okay. I I just want that 100% okay. >> And he's still says it's okay. He says it's fine. >> Okay. So, if you all both saying it's okay, then I'm going to say it's okay. >> It was that there was a guardian she could trust to look after her son while she was in jail. If she hadn't found someone to do so, child services would have had to step in. >> I was just saying he was the more important one. >> [snorts] [snorts] [clears throat] [laughter] [gasps] [laughter] >> Like the other thieves before her, she wanted to pay her way out of trouble. You could tell the officer wanted to help, but at that moment, there was only so much she could do. >> When someone comes and picks him up, um we'll we'll talk, okay? >> [laughter] >> Is she going to go once they pick him up? >> Mhm? >> Is she going to go once they pick me up? >> I'm going to talk to her once once they come get you, okay? >> He said he was 45 minutes away and then he was Can he go >> That's really big. >> Like if I was in the store, I would allow him to go and put it in the duffel bag. It's He's responsible for seeing me. Like I said, I'm a widow and Daddy's dead. It's just I have no family. He has no We don't have family. It's just me and these drawers. They work too I think at least >> The woman's son asked to use the restroom. With her son out of the room, the officer took the opportunity to speak to his mother in private. You could tell that she wanted to help, but due to circumstances, her hands were tied. >> So Take a minute. I I'm not even going to try to say that I understand or you know because trust me, I feel bad about this. >> [laughter] >> How could you do this to me? I'm so hurt. >> I'll explain after you have a minute, okay? >> Nobody Nobody goes to jail. You guys are monsters. >> So >> You have my baby. What are you doing to me? >> That's I mean, and obviously your son loves you so much. And I can tell you right now, Deputy Schmidt and I, like our hearts are breaking right now doing this. >> Being a police officer involves making tough and often times heartbreaking decisions. No officer wants to see a single mother separated from her child. However, the law is the law, and police officers are sworn to uphold it. >> If there were extra factors >> I know the past that you see. >> No no no. >> [snorts] >> Are you on probation? Between the probation and then you have a non-extraditable warrant for failure to appear. >> Yeah, but it's >> So so hear me out. >> Okay, that's that for for underage consumption. So that's that's 2014. >> I I understand, but when we have factors like that, I can't >> to feel >> I'm between the probation, that's felony. >> But there's nothing else that you guys think I did, right? >> No. >> Okay. >> Listen. Listen, take a moment, okay? I'm going to tell you I'm being so serious with you. If I had the option to let you go I would give you a court date and call it a day or forward charges to the state and let the state decide. But because of the failure to appear and you being on felony probation, I have to. Because this is literally breaking my heart right now watching this and this is not what I would choose to do. >> The woman was arrested and charged with shoplifting, petite theft and violation of felony probation. When confronted by cops, most people's first reaction is to be respectful to raise their chances of getting out of a situation. However, this instinct went out the window for a woman on September 15th, [music] 2023 at a Walgreens store. Management called law enforcements because the woman was opening items and shoplifting. >> I'm just kind of looking cuz I know you guys need help. So, I'm just kind of looking for stuff. I'm just looking around but >> I'll show you everything but she's in the bathroom. She's waiting here so she >> She's about to >> Yes, sir. >> I'm Officer Boytonna with Farmington Police Department. The reason I'm contacting you is employees have seen you unpackaging some stuff and putting stuff in your purse. >> No, I didn't unpack anything. You guys can look. >> Okay. Do you have an ID on you, ma'am? >> No, I don't. >> No ID? >> I've not done anything wrong. >> Okay. So >> No, no, look, no. What you're doing is you're accusing me of something. Now, can I tell you something? I've not done any No, I'm not Listen to me, please, sir. I've not done anything wrong. I'm showing you my bag. >> Okay. >> done No, listen, please. I have not done anything wrong. >> What is your name, ma'am? >> No, you can tell me to leave the store. Listen, sir. Call your No, call your supervisor. Call your super No, call >> Don't put your bag down. I don't want to fight you. >> I'm not going to fight you. Call your supervisor, sir. >> going to detain you because of the way you're behaving. >> No, please do not. I'm I asked you to call your supervisor. I'm not behaving in any type of way. >> The suspect was immediately combative with the officer, which he quickly picked up on. She was acting like she was the one in control, which was not the case at all. The officer tried to detain the woman before the situation got out of control. >> You can ask me to leave the store. No, sir. >> Ma'am, can I see your identification? >> You can ask No, you do not You have no right to identify me. You can look in my bag. >> I don't want to fight you. >> Please don't. Please don't. I'm not I'm not I'm not We can walk We walk away. >> Turn around. >> I'm not No, no, no. >> Turn around. >> I'm not I'm We don't want >> Yeah. I'm going to fight you. >> I'm not fighting you. I'm not I'm not I'm not resisting you. I'm not resisting you. I'm not I'm not >> Yes, you are. Put your hands behind you. Stop. Stop. You can go ahead and walk out the door. I got TO WATCH >> ANDREW, HELP! >> MA'AM, PLEASE. >> ANDREW! [screaming] >> I'll tell you who he is. How does the person with you >> Andrew, you were even wrong You were lying like that. YOU DON'T WRONG! >> GET YOUR HAND OFF OF IT THEN, if you're not doing anything wrong. That's why I had to >> You didn't ask me to >> Yes, you did. Okay. >> Those were my shoes, by the way. >> What? I didn't They're yours. You walked in with We saw them. >> She could have listened to the officer and put her hands behind her back, but she decided to try and run the show and caught a resisting charge. During the fiasco, she revealed she wasn't alone. Now, the officers had to find the rest of her crew that she took with her to shoplift. >> She has your purse? >> Yes, she does. >> This is yours? >> Yes. >> How did she >> She was taking forever so I came to see what the clerk and then yeah, I came here to >> So ma'am, go ahead and put your hands behind your back. I'm going to detain you for right now. >> Okay. >> How old are you, ma'am? >> Um I'm 21. >> Okay. And what's your name? >> Um Alize. >> Alize? >> Yeah, Alize. >> Okay. How long were you in the store for? >> I just really got here like >> Okay. So I'm going to take her outside for now and sit her down? >> Yeah, let me unlock these up >> She just tried to say right now that she doesn't know her, but >> Um >> Okay, she was asking her about stuff. Is the one here? >> Here you go. >> Okay, that's her. Right now she's just being detained. We don't know what else to ask her. >> Like why am I being detained? >> Also, we need to find out what car they came in. >> I didn't come with her. I walked. >> You walked here? >> Yeah, I walked here. She was taking forever. >> Have any weapons on you or anything like that? >> No. >> No? Okay, I'm going to go ahead and check your purse. Well, they got her purse. So when they inventory that, we'll get her name. >> Yeah. >> Because the second suspect, Alize Garcia, claimed to have been associated with the first unidentified suspect, the officers decided to detain and identify her just in case she was an accomplice. Meanwhile, the first suspect was waiting for the medics to arrive. >> Okay, ma'am, what's your first >> Alize. >> Allison? >> Alize. >> Alize? >> A L I Z E >> A L I Z E. Okay, what's your last name? >> Garcia. >> Okay, what's a good phone number for you? >> I don't have my phone on me. >> No? Okay. What's your name? Can we start off with that? What's your name, ma'am? So Boitano did use force. He's in there sweating away. We have two individuals. She's the one that he got into use of force with. That other female that showed up they had like a bit of a miniature conversation in front of us. So, she's actually being detained also. I don't know what crime we have yet. But, uh she's complaining of being slammed on her face. >> The officers revealed that the first suspect had been opening and consuming food items, possibly concealing items in her purse, and had been in the restroom for over an hour, potentially doing nefarious activities. Meanwhile, Elise was Mirandized and prepared for questioning. >> Okay, so who's the lady right over there that we have detained? She's your friend? What's her name? What's that? Tiff? Is that short for anything? You just know her as Tiff? Okay, how long have you known her? Quite a while? Okay. >> Hey, it's Tiffany Pope. >> Why? >> It's not you're obviously fine then, right? If you're running around. Okay. >> And that right there Keep an eye on him. >> The first suspect, finally identified as Tiffany Pope, tried to flee on foot in order to escape from the officers. However, she was massively outnumbered and quickly caught. So much for needing medical attention. Soon, she was placed in a squad car and questioned. >> Ma'am? Hey, I'm going to open the door real quick. I'm Sergeant Nace. I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions. Are you willing to talk to me? >> I'm fine. >> Are you willing to talk to me? >> What's up? >> Uh what happened inside? >> Um I didn't want to go to jail and so, um here I am now. >> Okay. Um, why didn't you want to go to jail? >> Cuz I hate jail. >> Okay. >> But I knew I had warrants. So, he started asking me my name and I hadn't done anything wrong. >> Okay. Did you like try to walk away? Did you Did you >> I tried to and he stopped me. >> How did he stop you? >> He like blocked me with his body. >> Did Did he ever Did he ever identify himself as a police officer? >> He didn't do nothing wrong. He's just taking me to jail. >> Just a couple more questions and then he can then we can get you on your way. Um, did you know he was a police officer? >> Yes, dude. I knew he was a cop. >> Okay. All right. Um, are you hurt in any way? >> I'm fine. >> Any injuries? Anything? >> Please, no. Come on. I'm fine. >> Okay. Um, I do have Well, so I do got to take a picture of you um and I'll have the officer do that once you get to the jail to take a picture of you, okay? >> Thank you. >> All right. Just Thanks, man. Watch your head. >> With Tiffany secured, it was time for the officers to turn their attention to her accomplices. During her arrest, Tiffany called out to a man named Andrew. The officers found him outside the store inhaling a tub of ice cream. Although he didn't assist Tiffany when she called out for him, the officers talked to him anyway. >> What are you doing? Hey, what are you doing? Where's the car at? Sit down, Mr. Weinberg. [clears throat] Andrew Weinberg. Um Don't worry about the car here in a minute. Andrew. >> [snorts] >> Here's the deal. Listen. Listen. Listen. All right? Don't blow smoke. It's only going to get worse. That other girl That other girl that was here with you guys? She's about to get the end of the stick on this, too. All right. Listen, Andrew. Andrew, listen. Okay. Okay. Well, you're not on probation. So, don't worry about that. All right. And I know you ain't driving, right? Your buddy Dino. Okay. You eating that ice cream pretty dang hard, man. Who's driving? The last time you spoke? This morning? Okay. This ain't no big conspiracy, is it? Okay. >> The officers let Andrew leave under the condition that he didn't drive home since he was under the influence of He claimed he had come to the store with Tiffany, but didn't know she was going to shoplift. After this, the officers returned their attention to Tiffany. >> So, Andrew's a little bit upset right now. But, we got to list You got to tell me The amount of stuff that you stole accumulates over 500 bucks. Okay. Okay. So, I I You haven't been advised of your Miranda rights yet or anything like that, okay? So, I'm just informing you that the stuff that they pulled out of your purse accumulates to a total of 500 over 500 dollars, which is a felony. Shoplifting charge. And then, you ran cuz you knew about your two warrants. Okay. So, you're going to get booked on those two, Tiffany. >> Tiffany refused to confirm Elise's involvement in the shoplifting. Elise's charges were unclear, but Tiffany was arrested on two felony warrants and charged with shoplifting, larceny, fourth degree battery on a peace officer, third-degree disarming a peace officer, concealing identity, and resisting arrest. On October 7th, 2023, deputies in Palm Coast, Florida, responded to a call from Walgreens. A woman, later identified as Jennifer Sheffield, had reportedly filled a shopping cart with merchandise and then strolled right out without paying. >> Stop. Wait. >> Hey, Sheriff's Office, put your hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. Hey. Hey, stop. >> No. Let me go. >> Stop. Stop. Listen, relax. Okay? Relax. >> No, it ain't over. >> It It is over. >> over. >> It is over. You just stole from from Walgreens. What are you thinking? >> I didn't steal from nobody. >> Yeah, you did. You got a whole shopping cart full of stuff. >> I'm going to pay for it. >> Okay, we'll go back and pay for it. What I need you to do No, what I need you to do is you're going to go in handcuffs. Okay. You ain't going to start biting nobody. >> You got your knee in my back. You got your knee in my back. [ __ ] >> Hey, I need you to stop, okay? I need you to relax, woman. You stop resisting. >> Relax. >> You're making this situation a lot harder on yourself, okay? Give me your arm. We'll get off your chest in just a second, okay? >> Oh. Get the [ __ ] off of me. >> Stop resisting. She's got a seizure. >> I ain't resisting nobody. >> There you are. >> I'm not. >> You need to relax. >> Jennifer thrashed, cursed, and fought the cuffs like they were some kind of injustice, but the deputy didn't take the bait. His voice stayed calm and steady. He knew yelling back never works on someone who was already spinning out. >> I don't like this. Y'all don't even know who I am. >> Well, we're going to see. >> know who I am, so y'all need to get the [ __ ] off. >> You're biting it out. >> Oh. >> Roll over. >> Hey, she's She's a biter. >> Huh? >> She's going to roll over for >> seeing anybody. You just tried to bite me. There you go again trying to bite me. You better Hey, HEY, HEY. I SAID LET ME GO. GET YOUR MOTHER OFF ME. I said me and my mama female. Get them off OF ME NOW. HEY KEITH, FEMALE. TELL THEM TO GET OFF OF ME. TELL them to get off of me. A male SHOULD NOT BE PUTTING A FEMALE IN THE OFF OF ME. GET OFF OF ME NOW. I'M NOT GOING TO CALM DOWN UNTIL HE GETS OFF OF ME. LISTEN. LISTEN. [laughter] LISTEN. LISTEN. I'm not going to Listen. I'm in handcuffs. I'm in handcuffs. And if anybody else IS IN GOD DAMN HANDCUFFS, DON'T NEED THIS FORCE ON THEM. GET THEM >> [screaming] >> AND LEAVE ME ALONE. I'M RIGHT AND THE MAN SHOULDN'T BE PUTTING HIS GOD DAMN HANDS ON A WOMAN LIKE THIS. HE'S GOING TO STOP RIGHT NOW. GET OFF OF ME. YEAH, I'M CALM. ALL RIGHT, YOU AIN'T GOING TO KICK us no more. I'm going to kick your ass. You stand up. You walk right by me. We're going to roll over and stand up, okay? Don't you walk right by me. You know what I mean? Why why you acting like this? Stand up. Everything's all right. Jennifer was all over the place, paranoid, angry, and unpredictable. One minute she played the victim, the next she was lashing out at anyone in reach. You're going to jail. Nothing like that. Let me go. Let me go. So stand up. Get your hands off of me. Get your [ __ ] hands off me now. You don't need them on me. I'm in handcuffs. IF I RUN, KEEP IT. GET THE [ __ ] OFF OF ME. ARE YOU GOING TO LET HER TAKE CARE OF ME ONCE? POLICE OFFICER, ARE YOU A police officer? ARE YOU A POLICE OFFICER? YOU NEED TO BE TAKING CARE OF ME. Instead of letting these mother [ __ ] off of me now, come take IT OVER. COME TAKE OVER NOW. >> HEY, CAN YOU NOT HEY, I CAN'T HAVE HER BACK THERE. HEY. >> I'm not GOING NOWHERE TILL I STAND UP AND GET IN THIS MOTHER. LET YOU LET ME GO. >> IT was obvious Jennifer was in survival mode, on edge, and convinced that everyone was out to get her. The deputy didn't push to try to reason with her. He'd seen this kind of behavior before and knew some storms pass quicker when you don't fight them. >> I'm not going nowhere. >> Put your feet in. >> Leave me >> Put your hands up. Put your feet in for us. >> I'm not. I'm talking to this officer. I'm in head cuz y'all want TO STAND THERE AND MAKE SURE I DON'T RUN OFF. YOU TRY TO PHYSICALLY HURT IS SHE SCARED? STRAIGHT UP. [screaming] YOU GET YOUR OVER HERE. WHAT DO Y'ALL TRY IT OUT WITH? YOU GOT SCARED. GET YOUR OVER HERE. NOW, YOU GOING TO TAKE ME? >> SHE PUSHED BACK HARD, like someone who felt cornered and didn't know what else to do. The officers let the storm pass and once she calmed down, the arresting officer quietly stepped in. >> Hey Jennifer, how you feeling? You okay? You calmed down a little bit? I'm sorry that everything happened the way that it did. You understand why we had to do what we did. To protect ourselves and protect you. I didn't want to see you get hurt and I didn't want to get hurt, you know? Do you have any pains right now? They're hurting you pretty bad? What about your heart? Does it feel okay? I just want honesty, that's it. I'm just worried about you. You just a little upset? What are you upset about? >> I don't like the way they handled I don't either. You might think I'm joking about that but I'm really not. We're going to We're going to figure everything out as quick as we can. It's It's going to take just a minute. We're talking to the store now. I don't really understand what they want to do at this point as far as the criminal aspect of it. The deputy that's over there he'll come down here and talk to you in just a second and we'll figure everything out. I really do appreciate you calming down for me though. I was worried about you there for a minute. I'm sorry you're going through a lot. There's a lot of resources out there though to help you. And if you need some help finding some we can give you some numbers. You know what I mean? I just don't want to see you steal from stores to try to feed yourself, you know? I hate that you have to do that. But I'd rather give you some good phone numbers or locations that you can go to and get some good hot meals, you know? So, just bear with us and I'll I'll get you some numbers, okay? >> Okay. Thank you. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. >> Instead of lecturing, the officer offered help to stop her from committing crimes to survive and start getting real support. Still, compassion doesn't cancel out the consequences. Shoplifting is still a crime and the officers had to hear what Walgreens had to say. >> So, the issue is that she has a shopping cart full of items and we don't know if the items are from here or whatever. We just want to know I just want to know. >> We want her trespassed. That's all. We just want our items back and her trespassed. Um I don't think she's all there. She was screaming at our pharmacist about getting meds. So. >> It's tough to press charges over food and diapers when the suspect's struggling mentally and caring for a disabled daughter. The store tried to go easy on her but Jennifer didn't see it that way. When survival becomes your default, even help could feel like a threat. >> I didn't let them know that I'm I'll go back. You won't be seeing me no more. >> All right. Well, >> Yeah. >> Good luck to you. >> Huh? I'm talking about the thing. >> I hope you do all right. >> I ain't scared of the world. I ain't scared of that. They just ain't ready for me. I ain't scared of the world. I ain't even scared of the world. They just ain't ready for me. And I'm, you know, I'm the realest gang. And y'all got me right here like this. And y'all don't care if y'all going to lose me. Cuz that's how y'all want to be. That's how y'all want to act. >> Jennifer ended up being charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. No one wanted it to go that far, but when things get physical, there's no walking it back. Shoplifting is already ridiculous, but shoplifting from the same store multiple times is just plain stupid. On April 10th, 2024, New Jersey police responded to a TJ Maxx in a strip mall on reports of a known shoplifter. When they arrived, the suspect was already in the custody of the store's loss prevention team. >> What's going on? Just so you know, the cameras are on. >> No problem. Appreciate you guys. >> So, this is the merchandise. This is all the other transactions that she tried to walk out with. >> Okay. >> Merchandise is up in the front still. >> Okay. >> And then she'll see. >> Everything was recovered? >> Everything from all the stores recovered. >> Okay. >> So, she does have like a rolly bag and I she admitted to us that she was at Marshalls, stole from Marshalls, and was at Walmart, stole from Walmart. So, it's all that merchandise is still out there. >> Okay. >> Yep. >> Here, that's for you. And then we can I'll walk you guys to the office. >> Do you speak English? Okay. So, obviously we're with Secaucus Police and we have cameras on, everything's being recorded, okay? You have a license on you or an ID? No? Have you ever had a license on you or an ID? You haven't, okay. New Jersey, right? Okay. Can you give my partner all your information? So, do you have an idea what it is or not sure? >> What's your name? >> I'm Annalisa Colon. Am I going to >> No, we're not we're not there yet. So, let's just Woah, woah, woah, calm down. Calm down. >> Annalisa? >> How do you spell that? >> A N N A L I S A. How do you say it? >> And last name? >> Colon. >> The suspect identified herself as Annalisa Colon. According to the loss prevention officer, Annalisa had admitted to shoplifting from two other stores that day before getting caught at TJ Max. Once she realized her stealing spree was over, she broke down in tears. The loss prevention employee then explained her MO. >> She has scissors in her hand. She was like >> All right. Calm down. Calm down. Calm down. >> This is her >> I I saw her operating in the front. >> Is that her purse? >> It's a backpack. >> She put some several items stuff in it and so the Hello Kitty bag and then this purse so far. >> Where's the Hello Kitty bag? >> Hello Kitty bag in the front. That's our merchandise. She tried to walk out with it. Like she put it on her person and she tried to walk out with it. >> Yeah, this one. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So, it was like a bunch of like makeup and jewelry stuff like that? >> Yeah, like little stuff. Hello Kitty this is her leaving now. Annalisa Colon. >> Okay. And then you guys stopped her in the front of the store? >> Yeah, right in the front. >> Oh, that's when you guys stopped >> Yeah. >> Yeah, did she use the scissors or >> Yes. >> Do you want to see the video for her using the scissors? >> What was it to cut the tags off or >> Yes. >> Okay. >> The officer reviewed the security footage of Annalisa stealing. She used scissors to cut the tags off of merchandise then shoved it in a backpack that she had brought into the store. She also attempted to fill another bag that belonged to TJ Maxx. >> What's all this stuff? What is that bag? Is that all Marshall's stuff? >> I don't know. And then this is the Walmart stuff. I don't know what else is in there. >> Yeah, they're separate. So, I don't know if you want to throw it in there. >> Yeah, if you have a trash bag it would make it easier on her. >> [laughter] [laughter] [snorts] >> The loss prevention employee put the items that Anneliese stole from Walmart and Marshall's into a bag as evidence. Meanwhile, Anneliese was crying her eyes out. It was hard to tell if she was genuinely sorry for her actions or she was sad she was caught. >> Yes. >> I know. >> [laughter] >> Can you hear me, ma'am? >> [laughter] >> Is this >> No, I don't think so. >> Did she steal that at all? >> That was all >> That was all Walmart stuff. >> Is that right? >> [laughter] >> Is that right, Anneliese? >> [laughter] [laughter] [gasps] [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] >> The officer discovered a box cutter in Anna Lisa's possessions. Although she claimed she wasn't using it for anything, she most likely used it to cut the tags off stolen merchandise [music] like she did with the scissors. The officers continued to search her belongings. >> And which bag which one where was that stuff at? That was in here too? >> Everything was in that. Everything Yeah, every These two bags everything that you pulling out right now was in that. >> Okay. >> [laughter] >> Please, please. >> If everything is good in there, you can put them back in and we'll we'll sort it out when we get there. >> Please, I have a medical condition. >> What condition do you have? >> I have kleptomania, please. I have documentation for >> Oh, what is that? >> It's a compulsion that you It's an addictive compulsion that you built the need to steal. I'm extremely medication, please. >> Okay. All right, so we have stuff from Marshalls, Walmart, and apparently there's another store that >> I bought that stuff. This is mine. I paid for it. >> Annelise was claiming that she was diagnosed and medicated [music] for kleptomania. As she explained, it is a condition where the patient has strong compulsions to steal. While it was [music] possibly true, shoplifting is still an inexcusable crime that she should have to do some time for. The officer began to finish segregating the items of different stores. This is a Walmart, right? So, this is a Walmart, Walmart, Walmart, Marshalls. So, sorry, where was all this stuff from? >> I don't know. She just said it. I have no idea. What's the name of the place again? >> Oh, this is all CH Martin. >> So, >> All this stuff here? >> Yes. >> All this stuff here? Never mind. Okay. No, they haven't. They had to have no idea. Yeah, she just admitted to us Well, we're going to we're going to be taking it because Take your time. We're going to hold it for safekeeping because I don't know that you bought it. I don't believe you did, so. Um Which one do you think? Is it Marshalls? Marshalls? >> Yep. >> All right. The officers escorted Annelise to the squad car, and she continued to cry her eyes out the entire way there, giving shoppers quite the show. When they got her to the car, they secured her in the backseat before straightening out the details [music] of her stealing spree. >> Hey Jay, if you could just um go there, let me know the amount. Um, I don't even know what time What time were you in Marshalls, do you know? >> I don't remember. >> Where did you Where did you come from right before TJ Maxx? >> Um, from TJ Maxx Marshalls. >> From the Marshalls in here, Secaucus store right over here. So, you went from Marshalls to here? And then before Marshalls was Walmart, right? Okay. All right, so basically I just need the amount >> No, no, from Walmart. >> From Walmart and you know, scrub the name before >> Okay. >> Yeah, is GG still there? >> Yeah. >> Please, I have a condition. >> Okay. >> Why won't they >> Analisa was [music] transported to jail, where her breakdown continued. She received three separate charges for shoplifting, as well as a charge for possession of burglary tools. She was issued three complaint warrants [music] and given time at the county jail. On March 17th, 2024, police officers were dispatched to Target following reports that a woman, along with her husband and children, had been spotted orchestrating a shoplifting spree. >> You don't have ID? >> On my cell phone, yeah. >> Okay. Let me see it. Do you know why we Do you know why we stopped you? >> Yes. >> Okay. You do know that you were here as well yesterday. And you did the same thing yesterday. I saw you guys leaving yesterday. So, same thing yesterday, same thing today. You come back to the same stores two days in a row to shoplift? >> It's a shame you got your kids involved, too. >> Yep. Can you get your daughter out of the shopping cart, sir? >> Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> Does he have ID? >> I have his. >> Yeah, that's her. >> Yep, same one. >> Unbelievably, they had just been caught by the police the day before doing the same thing. But this time, they were really going to pay for it. >> Do you have anything in your pockets, you guys, in your pockets, in your shirt, anything [snorts] like that? >> No, I have my AirPods. >> That's not what she's asking. She's asking if you have merchandise. If you have merchandise, now is the time to give it up. >> Oh, yes. I have my purse. >> Okay, what else do you have? >> Do you have anything on you? >> No, no. >> Just Just sit tight. Just 1 sec. >> Do you have anything on the kids? >> No. >> That jacket or that little one? >> The blue jacket? >> Nope. >> Yeah, that's it. >> Take the blue jacket off your daughter. >> You're getting them involved in shoplifting? >> Not really. >> You have a purse full of merchandise on your daughter. How is that not really? You're bringing them to shoplift on the second day of the year you come to the same store. You think they're not going to notice you? How old are your kids? >> 5 and 9. >> You want DCFS to take your kids? Cuz that's what's going to happen. >> Do you have somebody to pick up the kids? >> No. Not at all. >> Okay. Guess what? They're getting called. >> What about in the purse? Was there anything in your daughter's purse? >> No. >> Mind if we check? >> Yeah, you can. >> You said you have nobody to pick up your kids, right? >> Yeah, I have somebody to pick up my kids. >> You said you have nobody here. >> Well, >> Yeah. >> You said you have nobody here with me. >> What else on these kids >> belongs to the store? >> I'm not going to ask you again. >> Is that it? >> Sweater belongs to them. >> No, she bought that in here. >> She bought that in here. >> So, the purse belongs to them? >> Not now. You said You said you didn't have anybody to pick up the kids. >> Well, I do. Not here. She's probably at home. >> Clearly, there's nobody with you here. So, the question is, the final time, >> Yes. I have somebody to pick up the kids. >> Well, you're going to jail. >> You could tell that the family was dealing with a couple of no-nonsense cops. They weren't taking any of the couple's lame excuses. They warned them that if a guardian didn't show up within the next 30 minutes to look after their children, the Department of Children and Family Services would be called. >> Did you guys have all the stuff they took yesterday, too? >> Yeah. >> Okay. And she'll be here in 30 minutes to get them. >> I'm just making sure she She said she's coming, but I'm just making sure. >> Okay. >> 30 minutes. >> All right. So, it was 300 yesterday. And she is your what? Sister? >> Yes. >> Okay. And you give her permission to take the girls. Okay, just want to make sure that we got that on the tape. Uh what's your date of birth? Okay, and what's the address that she resides at? She lives with you? >> I see you work. So, that's fine. >> That's fine. You don't work? >> Yeah, I work. >> Okay. Yeah, I didn't get where you worked at. Is this the first time you've been? >> Yes. >> Shoplifting? Was the first time you got caught? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Second time I got caught. Second time. >> Just happened to be yesterday? >> Yes. >> You just got bold and decided to do it again, huh? Uh these guys are ninjas. You can't steal anything from these guys. >> The woman, Barto Lisa Mariah, was claiming that she had only ever shoplifted twice in her life and been busted both times. But, with how bold they've been with committing the same crime at the same store in 2 days in a row, she might have already done it before. >> Yesterday, today is almost Saturday. >> Did you give this to the other deputy yesterday? >> Yeah, so it was Deputy Normal. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. So, if he's got it, we don't need another one today. You can rewrite the PC and charge him for today. No bond. Cuz you're going to get a bond for this, and then when you get re-arrested for yesterday, you're not going to get a bond today. You want to take all your stuff off there in the back side and give it to her so she can take it. Probably something small. Part of the process that you're going to be told by the staff here, ma'am. You're not going to be able to come back to Target. If you come back to Target within 1 year, you're going to go to jail. >> Do you need your glasses to see? Okay, they're going to take them off you at the jail, but >> Mommy's going to be okay and Daddy's going to be okay. And then, when this is all over, they can talk to you about this. But, unfortunately, and I'm very sorry, I feel worse for you two that you got to see this. >> Okay, Auntie's going to come get you guys, okay? You guys are going to have fun with her for the day. How long is she going to be here? >> 30 minutes. She just left work. She's driving up from Boring. So, she can take the two girls. We already got all their property off. 720 bucks. They got nothing on them. We're still trying to We're still trying to go through everything. >> Next, they were placed in handcuffs and escorted into the parking lot, where police cruisers were waiting to transport them to jail. >> Put your hands together so it's comfortable, sir. >> It's done. Mommy will be okay. All right. >> It's okay. >> You're going to be okay. All right. We're going to try our best to get you real fast. And they should not take you home. You'll see Mommy and Daddy later, okay? >> You're going to see Mommy again, okay? Don't worry. >> All right. Sit out to the car. >> Do you want to give him a kiss for me? >> Huh? >> You want to check it out? >> No. Okay. When do you think I'll be out? >> Uh you have to post bond. >> I've never been to jail. >> Okay. Have a seat. >> I don't know. >> What's that? >> Tight. >> Yeah. All right. You okay? >> Yeah. >> All right. >> The couple was placed in separate cruisers and transported to jail. Understandably, Barto was concerned about her fate, considering this was her second shoplifting charge in 2 days. >> I don't know if they're going to let me out today. >> Uh you'll have a bond tonight. You'll have a Whenever you go in today, whenever you get processed, you'll have a bond. And then either you post bond or you see the judge in the morning. >> And then if I post bond, [music] bail, then I would get a court date, right? >> You get a court date and you get you get to leave. >> Okay. Now, once I get a court date, though >> You got to make sure you go to court. If you don't go to court, you'll have a warrant. >> Wait, if that's when you bail and you're bonded, is that when you go to jail? >> No. You'll have What you do at your first appearance, you'll get to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. It's your choice on what to plead. But the evidence is stacked, right? It's clear as day what happened. We're We have video of you taking stolen merchandise off your daughter, you know? It doesn't look good. So, you can plead to the court, you can plead no contest to the court, you can plead not guilty, or you can plead guilty and just be done with it. See what the judge gives you. >> Do you think jail time? >> Might get a day, might get might get a week, might get a month. I don't know. I don't know what they're doing over there. Because you got two cases back to back, it doesn't look good because who's to say you I mean nobody just it's hard for most people to just wake up and say I'm going to go steal today for the first time and then do it again the next day. It's good possibility it's happened before and just got away with it. And then for whatever reason he did it again and then he just got the power to come back the following day cuz it was an easy target. >> While the suspects were being transported to jail, Barto's sister arrived at Target to pick up the children. However, due to work restraints, she informed the officers that she was unable to look after them and that the kids would have to go to their grandparents instead. >> I guess now you're she's calling your mom to see if your mom can take [music] the girls. I don't know. It's a good question. Have her pick them up and then she can turn them over to the grandmother. The grandmother lives in Oakland and won't get here anytime soon. Just [music] explain to her it's temporary for her to take the children. Otherwise, we have to contact DCF and they take them. Now the aunt doesn't want to pick them up. She said she can't get stuck with them. I said well have her pick up the kids and then turn them over to the mother cuz the mother lives down in Oakland Park. The grandmother, that's her grandmother. At 10:15 sister was going to come cuz she's at work down in Delray. And they all live together. Yeah, the grandmother lives is down in Oakland Park and won't be able to get up here. So, I'm trying [music] to just get her to talk to she's laying low with DCF right now. But she's trying to get the sister to come up and then take the kids and turn them over to the grandmother down in Oakland Park. Yeah, so we're trying to make sure to see if she can get here get up here anyway and then turn them over to the mother your grandmother or the kids' grandmother your mom. >> Barto was charged with petit theft, neglect of a child without causing great bodily harm, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. On January 3rd, 2021, police busted a known thief who had stolen luggage from the baggage carousel. Officers have been called and and located him in the airport bathroom. He had obviously been trying to avoid detection. The look on his face says it all. >> Central surveillance, I'm going to need your assistance over here at the baggage claim. I got that male and the bags. >> I am Mr. Memories. >> Bobby, where are you at baggage claim? >> Right now I'm in the bathroom at uh right under the escalator. >> Come out of that bathroom, man. Come out. Come out. Put your hands behind your back. Put that down. Put that down. Put your hands behind your back. Go against the wall right here. I know you're being detained cuz those bags don't belong to you. I also got you on video stealing other bags and I was looking for you. You understand that? >> He hadn't just stolen one bag, but several. It was repeated behavior, but this time his luck had finally run out. And the ironic part is jacket literally had the word Steelers on it. Fitting since it was a good pun for what he was doing. >> Don't move. Yeah, I got this guy I I handcuffed him already. This lady said, "Hey, he's running with my bags." So I came over here to check them. He's got these two bags that don't belong to him. Yep. Mhm. All right. I haven't patted him yet. Can you take this lady one of these is hers? The lady is standing right out there. No, she said the red one. Can you take her information? >> Yeah, I'll get it for you. >> I think she said it was the red one only. >> His face was a picture of regret or at least regret that he'd been caught. But where was all that emotion when he had stolen all those people's belongings? It clearly hadn't bothered him then. If it had, he wouldn't have continued to do it over and over again. >> Hey hon, is this yours? I need to get your information. >> Hold on, mama. Oh, girl, I'm like I'm over here talking to her and she trying to brush me off. I'm like, "No, somebody just took my bag." And I see you all walking down with it. >> Good, I'm glad you did. Because because that helped us get it back. You have your ID? >> Well, I'm so upset cuz I was she she was just brushing me off cuz she was talking to another gentleman. >> Oh, sorry about that. >> I want her name. >> Who? >> The lady named Damia Demertin cuz she was being real rude. >> This is one of the victims. But he's inside with another bag. >> I mean, he like just carrying I'm looking like this. >> Well, I'm glad you did because we had an issue with him. And we can never really get him at the Go ahead, hon. Have a great night. >> When will thieves ever realize that airports are not just teeming with surveillance cameras, but also armed security guards, uniformed and undercover? If you were going to choose the absolute worst place to steal, an airport would be one of them. >> Go right up to there. >> Can you fix his handcuff? >> Which one? Let's go outside and we'll we'll do it real quick. >> Come all the way in and go all the way down to number seven. >> Would you step right here? Oh, here it is. >> [laughter] >> All right. Come on. Turn around. >> Watch your head. >> Thank you, sir. >> This suspect was arrested and taken to the nearest police station to be questioned. But, between the surveillance footage and the stolen items in his possession, they barely need to ask him anything at all. The evidence was stacked against him. Imagine grocery shopping on a normal day and some random person starts screaming at you. That's exactly what happened on November 11th, 2023. Officers were called to a local grocery store about a woman causing a scene and yelling at fellow customers. When the officers arrived, they were greeted by the owner who located the suspect for them. >> Hey, how's it going? Did you call us? >> Yes, she has something to say. >> Where is she Is she still in there? Let me just wait for my partner real quick. Come on. Okay. Okay. Hey, man. >> What? >> What What's going on? >> No, no. Are you seriously calling the cops? >> Well, here. We just got called to the >> the cops. I can't believe you called my boyfriend. I'm trying my boyfriend. I'm trying to He's going to kill me in the face at home. >> Hey, man. Hey. >> Oh, no. >> Let me Let me just talk to you. You're not You're not You're right now, but you're a little >> No, it's >> because I'm having a hard time. My house burned down a week ago. My boyfriend smoked up the >> Okay. >> Oh, come on. >> Hey, ma'am, do not walk away from us, okay? Let me talk to you. You're not in trouble right now, but we got called to make sure that you're okay and to check on you cuz you're you're pretty you're pretty erratic right now. >> What, man? My house burned down a week ago. >> Okay. >> into an argument with somebody. >> Okay, we'll talk to you about it. >> [ __ ] god. >> Listen. Talk to me about it. >> my money. My boyfriend smoked all the American records ones that we had in crack. >> Okay. Do you have >> And I had $10 in here to get some snacks. I'm sorry. I'm I'm having an anxiety >> Do you You got your ID on you? >> No, I don't. But, like, why do you call these stupid arguments in the middle of the street right now? >> Listen. Deep breaths. >> He's making me have to take deep breaths and stuff for me. >> Well, you're not accused of stealing anything, okay? We're just checking on you cuz you're not acting normal. >> From the way she was acting, the officers knew that dealing with the suspect wouldn't be an easy feat. She was clearly under the influence of substances, which were causing her to act extremely erratic. The officers needed to be careful in case the situation escalated. >> What's your name? >> Julia. >> Julia? >> I have been awake for one I have an opportunity to have an anxiety attack right now. >> Okay. Why have you been up for two days? >> Because I am on the streets. I just told you that. >> That doesn't mean you got to be up for two days. >> Oh, it's down the street. It's over on 73rd and Lorraine. >> Okay. >> Why are you I'm not as normal. I only get Um What are you doing? Why are you >> Okay. Your your behavior is not normal. >> I'm having an anxiety and I'm having an anxiety and I'm trying to calm down. >> Well, I need you to try better cuz you can't stand still. Your nose is running. You're talking a million miles a minute. I can't understand, but now it's time to calm down >> Can I smoke a cigarette? Can I walk away? No. >> We're standing right here till we figure everything out. >> What do you have to figure out? >> You were walking out of the store. Okay, you're caught. >> Who said I was asleep? >> Exactly, and that's what we're figuring out. >> You guys obviously don't understand. Like, I have severe anxiety, I have PTSD, I I'm I'm in recovery, and my house has burned down. I have life insurance across from me, and you smoked them off. I'm living on the street right now. I ain't got no rocks. Every other freaking rock. It's all You guys would not You guys couldn't understand any of that. How dare you accuse me of being on drugs because I'm going through a hard time right now? >> The suspect was freaking out, and she may have been telling the truth when she claimed to have a panic attack. She also claimed to have PTSD from being assaulted and robbed since her house burned down, but it was no excuse for her behavior. Her restlessness made it hard for the officers to predict her next move. >> I don't know if she put the phone in her pocket or what. Okay. >> Why are >> We're figuring out what the warrants are, okay? You're just You're just being detained for the warrants. That's all. >> Why are >> I'm looking at you. Stop. I'm looking at you. Ma'am. >> What are you doing? >> Ma'am. >> Crazy. >> Stop. Ma'am, stop. >> I didn't What do you want, man? >> No, we're figuring it out. >> What do you want me to do? >> What are you doing? Stop fighting with the officer. >> I'm looking at you. I'm looking at you. I didn't do anything. Please, I'm literally going through so much. It has nothing to do with you. >> Are they double locked? >> Please, I didn't do anything. >> Stop. Stop. >> I'm not doing anything. I'm looking at my eyes. That's all doing. I'm sorry you're feel pushing me. This hurts. Stop, I didn't do anything. I just told you my husband is going to hurting me. Please pull me away from What do I do? >> The officers decided to place the woman in handcuffs since she mentioned having a warrant for drug paraphernalia. However, the suspect was extremely combative and argumentative with the officers claiming she was going through a hard time. >> I just told you guys my husband is on a week No, wait. Wait, no, I'm fine. >> You're You're under arrest for DCI. >> to talk to you. >> You're under arrest for DCI. >> Please. Can I have a cigarette? >> NO. >> PLEASE. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. >> DO NOT START KICKING ME. >> I WOULD LIKE YOU TO BE so far. Please. Please. >> [screaming] >> Why are you doing this to me? >> Watch your head. >> Why are you doing this? Why are you just let me go? Why are you doing this to me? Why are you doing this? >> There we go. >> Why won't you kill me? >> Stop. >> Please. >> Hands behind your back or you're going to >> I'm having a nervous breakdown. >> Sit. Sit up. >> Please, I'm having a nervous breakdown. >> Let's go. Sit up now. >> Why are you doing this to me? >> 1 2 3. >> Why are you doing this to me? I didn't do anything. >> All right. >> I would ask you to be to be understanding. I would ask somebody to listen to me and BE UNDERSTANDING. >> HEY. >> WHY ARE YOU GUYS DOING THIS to me? >> I got her. She calmed down. >> Stop. >> Stop. >> This suspect was clearly terrified of going to jail. Whether it was because she simply didn't like jail or because she was afraid of the crazy withdrawal she was about to go through, the officers were able to secure her in the back of the squad car after using a bit of force. >> Ma'am, calm down. >> Please. Please. You guys told me what I'm going through, you did this to me. I'm going to kill myself. Please, I can't handle jail. >> Oh, no, you're going to jail. >> I can't handle it. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME? >> IF YOU KICK something else, it's another charge. >> Please. >> Criminal damage, ma'am? >> I'm going to kill myself. You guys arresting me for that? >> Stop kicking. It's going to be another charge. It's going to BE ANOTHER CHARGE. >> I WAS ON THE VERGE OF LOSING MY MIND. SO, can I have a cigarette, please? >> No. >> Because I need to go to jail. >> Listen, when we get to the jail, you need to calm down. The female officer is going to search you, and then we're going to go from there, all right? >> Please, let me have a cigarette, please. >> We don't do that, okay? >> I'm going to kill myself. You did this to me. >> We didn't make you take drugs. >> I do what the [ __ ] I need to do. I'm living on the streets. Trying not to be killed every day. What is wrong with you? What is wrong with you, officers? >> The woman continued her frantic screaming and kicking all the way to jail. She was arrested and charged [music] with resisting arrest without violence, as well as criminal damaging for kicking in the squad car. On March 22nd, 2024, officers in La Crosse, Wisconsin were dispatched to a Menards store after security reported a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot with tape covering the license plate. They reported that a woman stayed in the vehicle while the passenger, who was later identified as James, went inside the store to shop. >> What's up with the tape on your car? >> Is there tape on my car? >> On the plate, yeah. I was just curious. >> I'm so sorry. >> Well, I was just curious. I don't know. >> have been messing with my car. I didn't realize it. I'm sorry. >> Okay. >> Yeah. I work in >> Okay. Oh, yeah. I was just driving by and I saw there's tape, so I don't know if you were aware of it. >> No, I was not. I'm sorry. I'll take it off right now. >> Yeah, I can just step out quick. Are you waiting for someone in the store? >> No, I stopped my appearance at court, so I was I don't want to be driving on my phone. >> That's fine. >> Yeah. >> You just want to take it off quick? >> Yeah, that's fine. Oh my gosh. I didn't even realize that. I drove How embarrassing. >> It's on here, too. Do you want me to It's on your details and your Is this your car? >> It is. Yes. >> All right. >> Oh my god. >> Well, then now you won't get stopped, so >> That's embarrassing, though. >> It's all right. You have a good day. >> Yeah, you too. >> Yeah, we'll see you. >> The woman thought she was in the clear, but what she didn't know was that two officers positioned themselves on opposite ends of the parking lot while Menards security was updating them on James's movements. Eventually, James exited the store with a cart full of unpaid merchandise worth $1,100 in total. He ran fast as security chased after him. >> 40-40D is running west towards Lang. What a Are you kidding me? Is he wearing a MUSTACHE ON HIM? STOP. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? TURN YOUR HEAD AND SPIT IT BACK. YOU'RE under arrest. Turn your head and spit it back. You're under arrest. Put your hands behind your back. Stop tensing up. This is good. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> It's all >> I don't know if he's wearing a mustache. >> I don't know. >> It looked like it was James's unlucky day as the getaway driver sped off without him when she realized they'd been caught. After the officers had successfully detained him, they turned their attention toward apprehending the female driver. >> I'm going to try and stop the car that he showed up in. It's going to Island right now by the church. >> Roll this guy dude. Roll to your side. So you can breathe. >> Now let's sit up. Ready? >> James. >> What ain't your name? >> We're going to find your name old man. Why don't you tell us? >> This is James. >> All right. Here. >> Oh. >> All right. Let's get him up. >> Yep. >> All right. Sit up for a minute. Two, one. You got warrants or anything or what? >> What? No. Probation. >> Just probation? I thought you had a fake mustache on when you were running. Hey, you want to grab I'm going to grab my paperwork that went flying? You all right? You all right? >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. >> What? Don't reach for it. What is it? Is this who you're referring to? Is this who you're referring to? >> Yeah. >> Thank you for telling me. You know You got to say it on you. Keep taking your breaths, man. >> Left inside. >> Okay, hold up. >> He seemed to be in a lot of pain. This is probably because he had concealed merchandise under his jacket when he was tackled to the ground by the officers. He also mentioned being on probation, which meant it wasn't his first rodeo. >> Are you good? Okay. Is there anything else I missed in your waistband, dude? Thank you. >> [ __ ] you. Find the silver cigarette here. >> No. 48. Myself, 41, are out with Eddie and Menards. Got a name for you. >> There isn't one? >> Not that I could find. Last name First name James. You have a a butt here. >> Okay, yeah. >> If you can try it. >> Oh no. Oh no, no. >> What was that? You want that? You certainly can. Nothing in here, dude. Well, you want to sit in the car as opposed to out standing. Then maybe you can keep it in our open seat and catch your breath still. It's a little warmer. >> What was that? Can you breathe standing, man? >> All right, hey. Hey. Got some water. I'm I don't want you to get too much or you'll cough it up. >> Good. >> You want more? Dude, it would have been a ticket if you didn't run. Whether you're on probation or not, it would have been a ticket. You get that, right? >> The officers were awfully nice to James considering he just stole over a thousand dollars worth of merchandise, then led them on a high-speed chase through the parking lot. Next, they trespassed him from the Menards store and discussed his history. >> You're being trespassed from Menards. >> This is just all civil through them. This isn't us. This is all Menards. >> Yeah. >> It's funny how she waited so long and then decided to leave. >> Will she move? >> He was He was watching her, too, and she like changed parking spots. >> What about Matt, you walked up to the vehicle, did you? >> Yeah, after we arrested him. >> You been uh arrested here in La Crosse before? Long time ago. What are you on probation for? >> It was clear that James had an affinity for breaking the law, but he was evidently not very good at it. He had multiple different instances on his record of the same types of crime, but he was caught every time. This time, he stole a chainsaw, a machete, and various construction tools. Some people just never learn. >> Yeah. >> All right, we're going through the big doors. And then if you want to go to the bench to the left here. Read your Miranda quick, okay? Huh? >> I know what it means. >> I know. I still I obviously have to do my job, though, so you have the right to remain silent. >> I thought you guys didn't have to do that no more. They returned Miranda. >> Oh, no, we we definitely do Miranda. >> Anytime we ask any incriminating questions. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult with a lawyer before questioning and to have a lawyer present with you during questioning. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you at public expense before or during any questioning if you so wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have the right to stop the questioning and remain silent at any time you wish and the right to ask for and have a lawyer anytime you wish, including during the questioning. Do you understand each of these rights? >> Yes, sir. >> Realizing that you have these rights, do you want to answer questions? >> No, sir. >> No? All right. We get it, but obviously if you wouldn't have been running, we would probably would have worked with you a little bit. It was a large amount, so we still might have had to do a sig bond or something, but you getting hot now? >> Yeah, a little bit. >> Oh, [ __ ] Get out. Thank you. >> You got the receipt for me? >> Mhm. Well, I mean Said you were. >> I'm not. >> James was charged with misdemeanor retail theft and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer. He was released on a zero dollar signature bond. In the months following the incident, James was arrested three more times for attempted battery, threats to an officer, strangulation and suffocation, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. On September 22nd, 2024, police officers with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Target following reports of shoplifting. >> All right. Good, all right. How about you? >> I'm good. >> So, I have I'm going to search you. Um I have them on concealment [music] um of cosmetics on this and then they applied false labels to the clothing here. Now, here is the cosmetics. And here is the actual price of the clothes. And I'll get a ticket with your receipt for you. >> On the sack where? >> Yes, I have your receipts. >> What? >> I think it was in the bag, I believe. >> It was shocking. An entire family accused of shoplifting together. According to reports, the couple, a husband and wife, along with their three children, were caught stealing over $1,000 worth of children's clothes and makeup using a baby stroller and their youngest child as a cover to conceal [music] the stolen merchandise. >> So, it was all of this? >> Yes. >> All the clothes were concealed in their bags and then this they paid for and some stuff they didn't. And you uh booked them in the internet? >> Yes. I think I did. >> Yeah. So, I'll print out a receipt for what they actually paid for versus uh the full amount. That's going to be the receipt of what they actually paid for. >> So, is there some of the stuff they paid for is on these receipts or these are these are all >> So, the longer one, this is all stuff they concealed into their personal bags. So, they didn't pay >> for >> Did you make an attempt to pay for that? And the smaller one, they put a false label on on five items for it to come up shorter. >> So, I still got to do the investigation here to see exactly what's happening. >> After speaking with loss prevention, the officer spoke to the family in question. However, instead of him questioning them, the family had some questions for the officer, specifically involving how much trouble they were really in. >> Well, that's before. That's what I do. So, once law enforcement gets involved, whatever they do after is up to them. >> [music] >> We really need stricter policy when it comes to shoplifting. The reason they attempted such a brazen act of thievery was that they were confident that even if they were caught, the most they would receive would be a trespass order. >> Today is September 22nd, 2024. If you guys are seen on Target property, that means the entire parking lot, excluding the sidewalks, Uh, be arrested for 1 year, and then on September 22nd, 2025, you guys are free to come back to this Target and shop. And then, you guys are free to shop at any Target anywhere else, but moving forward, >> [music] >> if you guys do commit another like offensive this one is actually whether it's even like skip scanning like $15, this same thing will happen and you'll get a second charge out of it. >> I loaded it to you. >> It'll go a lot worse for you. You have to pay everything after that. So, kindly moving forward, um let's please not do this again. >> It's ridiculous to think that they used their young children to commit crimes, and all they faced was being trespassed from the location they [music] were caught stealing from. Such a weak slap on the wrist wouldn't teach them anything. However, they weren't getting off scot-free yet. >> I thought >> You said that mom was not supposed to come today. Yeah, it's like you ran out and left the cart. >> happened, but we just came back and >> Well, that was also before I realized who he was. >> He actually didn't take anything. It was just me. >> But, you were He was aware of it, though. So, he's an accomplice. So, he's helping. If we were to ask him if he had no idea this was going on. >> I really didn't. I was holding the baby the entire time. Watching the camera. >> We have We have you on cameras. >> Yeah. >> Right next to her when she was >> putting all the stuff in the bag. >> I did not watch her put it in. If we got to pay everything, I'll pay for it all. >> Once you pass the towers, it's past that point. We We don't We don't do that. >> You could see it in their eyes and hear it in their voices that the parents knew they screwed up big time. As the loss prevention employee told them, they had crossed the point of no return and had no one to blame but themselves. >> So, this is what's going to happen, all You guys committed a crime, so we have to do an arrest, all right? But, based on the children being here, what Where you have to go to jail. You're going to I'm going to file a warrant, all right? And you're going to have to follow up with the court case. >> go to jail? >> You guys stole a felony amount and scheme to defraud is felony. You have two felonies there, we don't have a choice. >> I paid for I I could pay for it. I >> All right, you should have paid for it before we got called here. >> I didn't even know what it was. >> All right. So, ma'am, just so you know, you're going to have to follow up with the court case. It's a felony, you guys. You stole $760. That's a felony. And then, changing the taxes scheme to defraud, which is also felony. That's not just a trespass. >> So, I'm getting arrested? I'm going to jail? >> Yes. >> It looked like the parents were going to face more serious consequences for their actions after all. The fact that they brought their kids along was reason enough to lock them up, but the two felony charges are what really sealed the deal. >> I'm I'm doing you guys a huge favor by letting you go so we don't have to do >> So, she's going home? >> Yes. So, we don't have to deal with all the kids. Um I need you to cooperate for me, >> [music] >> slam what You want to put your hands together like you're praying on it, it'll be a little bit easier, all right? I need you to cooperate for me. >> Hm? >> I need you to cooperate for All right. Again, I always appreciate you coming down so fast. Um usually once he goes to intake, when he's through the booking, right there, they'll be able to tell him what it is when they do his fingerprints. Yeah, it takes about an hour. Probably about an hour. >> I have medicine I'm prescribed for. >> Okay, they'll they'll have it out there. Yeah, once you turn it on >> So, the whole pharmacy is in the drawer, so once you have the um You got to see it tomorrow. [music] >> I should be able to get it out tomorrow. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Um >> You're free to go. >> Thanks again. >> I'll probably I'll be back again in 1 second, all right? >> That's good. I'll be right here. >> The suspect was charged with felony grand theft and scheme to defraud. As a result, he was sentenced to 1 year of probation. On February 28th, 2024, airport police responded to a disturbance after an out-of-control passenger named Anthony stole a critical carabiner from the plane's exit doors. He'd risked everyone's safety for something worth next to nothing. It was kind of a mindless move that made zero sense. >> Okay, tell me what's going on. >> Well, um I had a gentleman on my flight >> Okay. >> that was actually supposed to be 22C and he moved to the exit row. >> Okay. >> This was fine, it was empty. >> Okay. >> He before the flight, he was like, "Can I get a drink?" And I said, "Make sure you have a card on file." >> Okay. >> So, then when I came to do my service, he said, "I want a peppermint something." And I didn't even have that. >> Okay. >> So, then I looked and I said, "Well, you're in the jump seat." He told me >> Okay. >> to show your card is not on file. Well, I want a drink. >> Okay. >> I cannot serve you anything. >> Okay. >> I need to use the card that he put in already in the middle of it. >> Okay. >> So, the guy next to him, when he left, he said he was messing with the the compartment that holds our emergency exit row. >> Okay. >> The And I it was my little hook was there before the flight. It is now missing. >> Okay. The man who was seated next to Anthony had told the flight attendant he'd been messing with the carabiner, and now it was gone. All signs pointed straight to him. The flight attendant took the officer on board the plane to show him exactly what had gone missing. >> I'll show you this one so you can >> Okay. Okay. >> This is the one that is See how it goes through with the hook? >> No carabiner? Okay. >> Cover it up. The hook hook is >> Okay. >> This one This one does not have it. >> All right. So, yeah, okay. Okay. >> And the plane has to have it, too. >> All right. It's not anywhere else possible before I go and search this guy in his bags and violate all his civil rights. >> No. >> Okay, and we know for sure it was here before you left. >> Yes, sir. Like I said, I didn't >> Are you guys able to get me uh names of passengers because the airlines won't give it to me without a search warrant or subpoena? So, if you guys can help me acquire that, I'd love it. >> Uh-huh. >> Okay. So, >> Josh, they said that they are just trying to find his bag so they can hold it so he'll go looking for his bag. >> Okay. >> So far, he's not having luck finding it, but they're still looking. >> Okay. >> I wanted to see if you guys could like maybe identify him. >> Every plane has a manifest, a detailed list of passengers' names and their seat numbers. This is used for security in emergencies. Using it, the flight attendant quickly tracked down Anthony. She pulled up his information and showed the officer, finally putting a face to the suspect. >> Sorry, this is who? >> The gentleman that We believe so that took it. >> Okay. >> As of >> Okay. >> American >> I'm on >> [laughter] >> As of now over here this guy that said stop. >> Witness? >> Yes, he said I didn't witness anything so >> Okay, do you have your ID? How do I get information for these people? >> For what? >> Uh the suspect and the witness. Can I just take a picture of that real quick? >> I'm not sure if I can let you do that. >> It's your crime. Okay. You guys don't mind my help, it's okay. Sorry guys, you're probably going to be delayed. >> By a lot? >> Yeah. >> What did you do? >> I didn't do any I didn't do anything. United is trying to file a police report and they won't give me any information on the victims or witnesses or the suspects. >> United Airlines staff told officers they couldn't release passenger information, but the plane couldn't take off until the carabiner was found. The flight was delayed all because of one stupid theft. After little luck with the airline staff, the officer tracked down the witnesses instead. >> Tell me what happened. >> Um we're on the plane and he kept fiddling with like a little emergency thing pulling it out. I told him to put it back and he stopped doing it. And I mean he was just belligerent drunk. He was being absolutely rude to her which I mean isn't a crime. Um he was banging on the window and he I mean just just ignorant the entire time and and way too drunk to be flying. I think he was joking but he said something about only two people are making off this plane and it's either one of you and I want it to be you. And said that I think if that's the gentleman that was sitting next to him said that to him I mean just ignorant. >> Okay. >> Eventually, the officer located Anthony who was waiting for his suitcase at the baggage carousel. He seemed unfazed as the officer approached him. No panic, no guilt as if he hadn't just delayed an entire flight over stupid petty theft. >> Hi sir, I need to see your ID, please. >> Come again? >> I need to see your ID, please. >> I got it in my bag out in the truck. >> Where's your bag? Let's go find it real quick. >> It's out in the truck. >> Okay, let's go find it. >> I don't want to miss my bag, man. >> Somebody you It'll be here. You're not going to miss your bag. We pulled it off already. >> Why would you do that? >> Because we have to talk to you about some stuff. >> What I do? >> Well, that's what we're going to talk to you about. What truck are you in? The what? >> That white truck right there. >> Oh, the company truck? >> Yes, sir. >> What company is it? >> Osborne's. >> Okay. Do you own it or do you work for them or who's here to pick you up? >> Yes, I work for them. My foreman. >> Okay. >> Did I do something wrong? >> Well, hold on. Let's get your ID and we'll talk about it. >> Well, did I do something wrong? >> Yeah, probably. >> What I do? >> Hi sir, is he your employee? >> Yes, sir, he is. >> Okay. He took something off the plane that he wasn't supposed to take, so we need to get it back before the plane can leave or else he's going to be arrested. >> Oh. >> Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo. Give me your ID, dude. >> Bro, bro, I didn't take nothing off the >> You did. We saw you. >> When asked about the missing carabiner, Anthony played dumb, claiming he didn't even know what one was. Eventually, he handed over his ID, but his innocent act wasn't fooling anyone. All this trauma and a potential felony charge for something likely worth less than 10 bucks. >> The plane can't leave until you give us the carabiner that you took. >> Bro, I don't >> Okay, and here's the deal. It's going to be a federal offense. >> Okay, bro. The [ __ ] [ __ ] bags that I [ __ ] took off the [ __ ] plane. I didn't take no carabiner. >> Empty your pockets for me. >> Go ahead and check them. >> Empty your pockets for me. >> There's that. >> Empty your pockets. >> Oh. This thing. >> Oh, look at that. Look at that. You're a freaking thief. >> No, I >> Stay right here. You're not going anywhere. Yeah, I'm I'm charging you for theft. You stole this from the airplane. You're the whole reason this airline was delayed. Yes, you're getting sleep you're getting charged for theft. >> The officer spoke to the suspect's boss who was there to pick Anthony up from the airport. Unlike his thieving employee, he was far more cooperative and respectful. He's got to be rethinking his company's hiring process. After all, taking safety equipment from a plane is another level of stupid. >> And so >> I apologize. >> So, no, it's it's not it's not you. You had nothing to do with it, right? I mean, you're just picking a guy up who stole stuff. >> Well, I mean, I I just >> Dude, it's right here. >> Okay, dude, I didn't I didn't I didn't like steal it. >> It's in your pocket. You stole it, dude. >> Okay, it's already over with. It's already over with. Poncho. Stop. Dude, do you want to like do you want to like >> Dude, this is a federal offense. This isn't even state. This is a federal offense, dude. >> You want to like Just Just get in the truck and shut up. Just get in the [ __ ] truck, put your seat belt on, and shut up. >> Thank you. >> Son of a Always something with you, dude. Just chill out. >> Anthony's boss had clearly had enough of his antics. From the way he spoke, it sounded like it wasn't the first time he had problems with him. The officer decided to charge him with theft [music] as well as refer the case to the Federal Aviation Administration and Homeland Security. >> Waiting for the other officer to bring the paperwork. >> So, how long is that going to take? >> Who knows? The flight is delayed because of you. They're not able to leave. So, who knows? You can wait just as long as they're waiting. So, just relax. [music] >> All right, that's fine, man. I ain't tripping. I didn't know I did something wrong. >> Okay. All right. >> I just want my luggage or charge me or whatever. >> Yeah, yeah, I'm waiting for the other officer to bring paperwork. >> Okay, fine. Just charge me or whatever. >> Yeah, that's what I'm waiting for. >> I am. >> They're going to bring you paperwork, give you your charges. So. So. Just relax. >> I'm relaxing, man. >> Okay. >> I just I ain't heard nothing. We're just sitting out here. Like, you know what I mean? >> Yeah. >> So, what's up? >> Yeah, I told you you're going to wait till that other officer gets here. >> Okay, so where's he at? >> He's coming. >> Anthony had been told to wait outside while they waited for other officers to arrive, but he seemed eager to get the show on the road and be charged. Still, after all that, he didn't seem to have grasped the severity of his crime. A mechanic was even being flown in from Utah to check the aircraft. >> What? >> What? >> He's coming. >> Okay, I asked you that. >> Okay, so go have a seat. Go wait. >> I'm chilling, fool. I'm chilling right here. >> All right. >> Cool, does this suit right here? Or does this not suit you? >> You raise your voice to me again, you're going to handcuffs. Do you hear me? >> What you going to do, fool? >> You better watch yourself. >> Raise your >> Watch yourself. >> Huh? >> Turn around and put your hands behind your back. Sir, turn around and put your hands behind your back. You're under arrest. >> Nope. >> You're under arrest right now for for assault. >> I ain't do [ __ ] >> Dude. >> I ain't do [ __ ] man. I didn't even do nothing to you, dog. >> Put your hands BEHIND YOUR BACK. NOW! TURN AROUND. TURN AROUND. Put your hands behind your back. >> All right, fool. >> Put your hands behind your back. Now! >> My hands are hurt. My hands >> I don't give a [ __ ] >> He should have just listened to the officer and sat down, but instead he decided to escalate the situation and earn himself a couple of felony charges. In an effort to calm him down, the officer decided to deploy his pepper spray. >> No! >> Give me this hand. You're now under arrest for two charges. Both of them are felonies. >> Can I wet my >> No. Nope. Let's go. You should probably listen the first time. >> Are you able to talk? >> I didn't do anything. >> What's that? >> I didn't even know what I did, man. >> Dispatch J2. Can you have that unit expedite? I just had to use OC out in the sky. >> Can you wet my shirt, my my face with the shirt because >> the Trump's building. >> I think I'm crazy. Oh. >> Should have listened, dude. >> Dude, I didn't even Dude, I didn't even >> Really? It's all on video. >> even >> It's all on video. >> Man, >> It's all on video, DUDE. >> SCARED? YES, IT SCARED ME, [ __ ] TRY IT AGAIN. >> HEY. >> OKAY, WE'RE GOING TO THE GROUND NOW. >> All right, all right, all right, ALL RIGHT. WHY IS I FEELING I'm being hurt? >> It's unfortunate, dude. You should just chillax. You should just chillax, huh? >> Officer, can I get up, please? I didn't >> No, you're not getting up. You're staying right where you're at. You're not getting up. You're breathing, you're talking. All right. So, you're under arrest. >> I just want to go home. >> Anthony was charged with felony theft of an item from an aircraft, felony assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest. He also faced a federal charge for theft from an aircraft, but that charge was later dropped. As a result of this arrest, he became a convicted felon and spent 60 days in jail. On April 24th, 2024, in Lacey, Washington, a pair of shoplifters stole thousands of dollars of merchandise from Ulta Beauty. Two days later, they decided to try their luck again at the same store. This time, however, the quick-thinking employees called law enforcement. >> So, they I actually have them on footage talking to my sales people several times. >> Oh, your sales people? >> Yeah, and they were like, "Hey, how are you doing?" And they're like, "Fine, thank you so much for asking." And then they would just go under. They made didn't made any scene. They talked to my sales people several times. They've all seen footage of them. We didn't actually realize that anything that had happened until they beeped on the way out. >> Oh. >> Right now, you're being audio and video recorded. I'm sorry. I can't hear you. You got to speak up. I have a radio going on my ear. >> She's wearing like a long purple cardigan. >> She left the store. She's wearing a long purple cardigan. Negative. I'm out with one detained. She left the store in a purple cardigan. Yeah. Is that her? >> No. >> Is she Is she Is she a tall black girl with blonde Purple cardigan is all I got. >> The officers were easily able to detain the male suspect since he was still inside the store when they arrived. Next, they had to find the female suspect, which would be tricky since they only had a vague description of her. >> Stay right there. You stay right there. Do not move. You know, get over here. Yes, you. >> Why me? >> Stand over here. Were you not a part of this? >> Hell no. I'm Excuse my language. >> No, you're fine. I'm sorry. I realize I came at you aggressive, but I saw it here. Just stand over here for just a second, okay? >> Yeah, sure. You can do that. I just got my hair done. >> I got you. Oh, you weren't Were you in Ulta? >> Yeah. I was in there since 12. >> Hey, Albers. No? I'm sorry. Hey, I'm very sorry. >> get it. I was kind of >> He said He said reddish That's why I ended up with you, okay? >> Ma'am, you need you stop for me. >> For what? >> Were you over there? >> Over where? >> Over at the Ulta? >> I've been in Ulta. >> Yeah. >> Why? >> Who was that other male you were with over there? >> I'm by myself. >> You're all by yourself? >> Yeah. What's going on? >> Well, we just got a theft there. >> stolen anything. >> Yeah, okay. But we're going to stand by, okay, until you until you leave, okay? All right. >> What do you mean? >> At this time you're going to be detained, okay? >> For what? >> For uh shoplifting for shoplifting, okay? >> I I don't I haven't shoplifted anything. >> Okay, well, at this time we're we're going to I'm going to determine that until we get our verification, but they told me you were walking out of the store. >> Why Why would I walk out? I didn't do anything. >> Let's come over to my car, okay? >> The officers finally caught the correct suspect, and they explained to her that she was under criminal investigation for shoplifting. She proceeded to play dumb and act like she didn't know what the officers were talking about. They secured her in the squad car after taking off her purse and transported her back towards the Ulta store. >> So, nothing? No wallet, no ID, nothing? >> My wallet? I don't Oh, I'm actually I might have my I have uh a key on me in my pocket right here, and I think I have my whatchamacallit in this zip. >> Your whatchamacallit? What's that mean? Your ID? >> I think that Yeah, I do have a ID in my wallet. Yeah. >> Do you mind me getting that out? >> Yes, sir. >> Yes, you mind? >> Uh I do mind, actually. Yeah, I don't Yeah, I don't want you >> Right now you're detained, so you have to identify yourself. So, you can either verbally tell me who you are, and I can pull it up on the screen, or I can just look at your ID. Ma'am, what is your last name? Just hold that for me? >> Do I have to? >> Yeah. Right now you're being detained for reasonable suspicion of of shoplifting. So you have to identify yourself. >> have anything. You have my bag. >> I understand that, but we you have a reasonable suspicion of nothing from yesterday that you guys came in here and you guys stole a lot large value of >> Yesterday? >> Yes. >> What? >> Yeah. I'm the same person. I'm the same That looks like almost the same bag. >> That's not >> Exact same hair, same mask, same hat. It's a It's a pretty It's a gives me enough reason to chain you and identify who you are. >> Both suspects began to be uncompliant with the officers when they were asked to identify themselves. Even after being shown pictures of themselves in the store 2 days prior, they pretended like they had never been in the store at all. >> There's one of the bags that they dumped. This is the case from a few days ago. We just tallied up everything that she had in her bag, so she dumped it. I have her on video for stealing from the cases. It's $3,664. >> do anything about that cuz they didn't leave the store. But if you have her on video and it matches their suspect from this case number >> all that to the evidence portal. >> Can I see it now? >> Absolutely. >> Okay. Actually, you know what? I might be able to pull it up on my You know who? Yeah, I'll be able to pull it up on my computer. Hold on one second. >> There's this other bag that they dumped. >> Okay. Where did you find this? >> They stashed it in the store when they were dumping everything when they saw you. >> Where did they dump it? >> Uh over towards that side of the >> They just turned it upside down and dumped the whole bunch? >> They just Yeah, they did. >> Can you leave it like that so I can take a picture? >> Um they already took it all off the floor and cataloged it. >> Okay. Hey. Hey, can you show me the identifier of this female here? Hold on. Hold on. Okay. >> I'm pretty sure we don't have it on video before. >> I'm pretty sure we have. >> That's her with me. >> All righty, thank you. >> With positive identification of the suspects, the officers could proceed with the investigation. The case from 2 days prior revealed that the pair had taken [music] over $3,000 worth of merchandise. Although they didn't leave the store with it, it was obvious that they had the intention to steal. >> Well, it has to be an idea if you get caught doing it before. We got video and I got a case number from you doing it before. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah, exactly. >> back to the same store with both of you doing the same thing. >> Yeah, exactly. I didn't know that. >> just trying to figure out whose whose idea who's the mastermind of >> Right, I didn't know that I had did it before. And yeah, again, I was just trying >> of something? Is that why? >> Yeah, I was just trying to get get her get her out of here. Yeah, I didn't know that's what had been going on. I was kind of taken all of that. >> The other day when you were in here? >> No, no, no, I'm not. I'm talking about today. I don't know anything about the other day is what I'm trying to tell you. >> denying being in here and stealing? >> Yeah, the other day. No, no, no, yeah, that's what I was getting at. Like, I don't know about that, but yeah, I would whatever I can do. Like, I'm under arrest, right? I have to go through >> Right now, yeah, I >> So, there's no way >> You're not clearing it up. She showed me the photo. I got a case number. It matches you perfectly. So, you're under arrest for the theft yesterday. >> It was my yesterday? >> You guys left the Yeah, the other day. I got to look it up. >> Okay. >> the officer that took the report, so I have no idea exactly what day it was. I just know it was within this week. >> Okay. >> Okay. And you're denying that. >> Yeah, I didn't Yeah, I didn't >> Yeah, usually when people deny and we there's no You don't have any repercussions. You don't have any thoughts of, "Oh, man, I'm sorry for doing it the other day." with this booking. >> The male suspect, even when directly confronted about his attempted theft 2 days prior, was still denying everything. There was concrete video and photo proof that he was the correct suspect, but he was insistent that they had the wrong person. >> All right, Calvin, I need to make sure you don't have anything on you. Now, you're technically under arrest, so bring something out here. Let's step over here. Read this for me. Your wife. I should have given you this. >> Yeah. >> Have you been arrested for shoplifting? >> No. >> So, the car is probably similar to the last >> But Yeah, the only question is just again like me being late for my signing and haircut, getting my wife back here. >> Yeah, you'll have to >> What you call it? Cuz uh >> You'll have to give them a call from jail. >> Yeah, that's what I was wondering. How long till uh basically >> Well, your wife just got here, so we'll put you in her car. What city are you in? >> Yeah, Lacey. >> We're in Lacey. >> You drove here and you don't know what city you're in? >> I'm going where? And you said I'm getting ready to go >> I'm saying you drove here and you don't know what city you're in? Are you under the influence or something that where you don't know where you are? >> No, not at all. >> Usually people that get off the freeway know what city they're in, usually. >> All right. So, yeah, thank you for >> So, this is your wife's car? >> Yeah, it's just a >> So, you didn't So, you lied when you said you took the bus. >> Yeah, no, yeah, it's my wife's >> Yes. >> She let me rent in there at night, so it's her. >> Why lie about how you got here? Oh, rental? >> Yeah. >> It's not your wife's car, it's a rental. >> Yeah, it's my wife's rental. >> The pair of thieves [music] were placed in the same car for transport, where they didn't look too happy to see each other. They were both trespassed from all Ulta stores and apprehended for second-degree felony theft. On February 19th, 2025, police were dispatched to a local Meijer store where a couple was caught shoplifting. They became hostile toward store staff after being spotted concealing items in their baby stroller. Upon arrival, the officers confronted the female suspect in the store's parking lot. >> Hello. >> Ma'am. Hang up the phone, please. >> Huh? >> Can you hang up the phone, please? >> Why? >> So I can talk with you. So I guess you and another male ran out the store. You guys were trying to take something or what? >> No, nobody didn't take nothing. >> Okay, were they trying to talk to you? They got you >> to him. He let me go. He got everything back. It wasn't even nothing but a hat. It was a Carhartt hat. Sorry. >> Okay, where is uh is that boyfriend, husband? >> He didn't take nothing. Yes. >> Where's he at? >> Hold on. Yes. >> Ma'am. One more time, hang the phone up. >> Yes. >> Until we figure this out, all right? Do you have a car here? >> Yes. >> Where's your car at? >> It's It's coming. Sit down. >> Okay. Is it the male that who took the car? >> He didn't take nothing. Yes. >> Okay, but he took the car and left you guys. Is that right? >> No. I was in there shopping. He went to go get some food. That was it. That's all >> The officer asked the woman for her ID, but it was in her bag inside the car, which the male suspect, Mr. Wood, had driven off in. A few minutes later, he returned to the parking lot. He looked tense and without being asked, immediately started talking with the same line officers had heard a thousand times. >> I ain't stealing. >> Okay, that's cool. I'm just going to We're going to have a conversation. >> What you got to come and have a conversation for? >> You know you're being detained for shoplifting. You can't Hey, yes, you are. All right? So did you just park the car? All right. We'll get your IDs, you guys. Then we'll be on your way. >> We just tried to pay for the item. He wouldn't let us pay for it. >> Hey, what happened? I'm talking to you. What happened? >> They trying to say I stole. I ain't steal. That's all that matters. I ain't stealing nothing. >> The store staff, however, had a completely different version of events. An employee told the police that the male suspect had selected all the merchandise while the woman concealed it inside the baby stroller. He had observed the pair during their entire operation. >> I checked them out right there in men's. Started watching them. Looked like they're concealing underneath the baby. Long story short, they did. Went to stop him. We stopped her. Stopped her with back up. Went in He came back and for you may not hostile yelling, "I'll just strip right here. I ain't got a word I'm not going to say." Stuff like that. >> Okay. >> So, once we got like right here, she's go This pulls everything out. Cuz she's going to go and ditch it. And I'm like, "No, you guys keep coming with me." She's like, "I got to go give this to the nurse." And I'm like, "No, no, no. Come on." Finally, once we got right there, she's go This pulls everything out, walked out the door. >> The female suspect gave a different story. She tried to play it off as though nothing serious had happened and unsurprisingly defended herself and Mr. Wood. She even pulled the race card. >> Brief summary, just tell me what what's going on. Why were you >> The hat Well, we tried to buy it, but he act like we couldn't buy it. He said police was here. And I'm not even trying to say no racist stuff, but he looked like he was running it up. He know we black. So, he wanted us to say I guess he wanted us to not pay him. Just talk to y'all. >> Okay, so you guys had a hat where you and you said you were planning on paying for it? >> Yeah, Carhartt. The Carhartt hat. I don't know if you know what what it is, but it's Carhartt. >> Carhartt? Yeah. >> Put it back. He He got it. >> Okay. Did you guys have a card or anything or were you just >> Cash. Cash. Cash. >> Uh like credit card or personal card. That's what I'm saying. >> Oh, yeah. >> Okay. So, you guys had a receipt card or whatever? >> I was going to shop. I was going to shop. >> Okay. >> They ain't got nothing I see. I like I said I saw something. >> Both suspects denied concealing any merchandise and claimed it was just a couple of hats they were planning to pay for at the register, but the store's cameras told a very different story. >> So, those two are together? >> Yes, these two. She's the one that committed the theft. She walked out with it. He was just selecting merchandise with her. But, we picked them up and they were way back here. >> So, it's like jeans, the hoodie. >> There's some other things I can't remember off the top of my head. Jeans, hoodie that they put back. There's a white shirt, black jeans, two hats. I think that I believe that's it. >> Okay. >> It was a total of $118.76. Yep. >> What did she select in there? >> Uh she was just concealing merchandise with the >> All right. Can you show me that again? >> Yep. She was concealing merchandise in there. And then just concealed it like that. >> Fortunately, all the merchandise was rediscovered. The store's management wanted to press charges against both suspects. Officers had full grounds to act and started with the male suspect. >> You get up and I'll pat you down. >> No. >> No, you're not. >> Pat me down for it. >> Well, we got to make sure that you didn't steal anything. >> I asked him, "Did you want me to strip naked?" He told me no, I was good. >> I'm asking you. >> Hello. So, you're asking me to search me because you feel like I stole something. >> Let me pat you down. I'm going to search you. >> I told you this, man. Let me pat it. >> Can I put your hands behind your back? >> What? Am I being detained? Am I being detained? >> No, sir. You are under arrest. >> For what? >> For theft. >> I stole? When did I steal? Where? How did I steal? >> will have to walk out with the merchandise. >> I don't How did I steal? >> We're going to go over all that. >> I don't How did I Did I just steal when I ain't had nothing? Bro, what? How did I >> You are also not free to go, okay? All right? Don't drive off. All right? You're going to go in the back of the car. I'm going to pull up this cruiser right here. >> You just said I stole. How the [ __ ] did I steal? >> You're not going to jail as of right now, so do not drive off. Do you understand? Miss Randy, do you understand? Okay. >> Can I get in the trunk? >> Just stay Just hang tight for me, all right? >> Mr. Wood gave the usual shoplifter excuse that he had money and didn't need to steal. But the evidence was against him. After he was arrested, officers informed the female suspect what was about to happen to her. >> Our policy is we usually take you by people who get charged with theft to jail. Okay? We're trying to work with you so you don't go tonight and give you a court date. But I would prefer to get your side of the story a little bit better now, okay? That way we don't have to take him, take you, and your baby needs to get picked up by somebody else. >> We took a couple of items, but we put it back. >> Okay. >> He got it all. We don't We don't have nothing. >> Okay, you took a couple of items. Were you planning on paying for them? >> Yes. He was going to pay for some items. >> And where did you put those items at that you were planning on paying for? >> He got them. I told you I gave it to him. >> When you first picked them up, where did you put them at? >> Which one? >> Did you put them in a cart? Did you put them in the baby's uh baby carrier? >> Baby carrier, but we you know, I used it as the cart, you know? >> Okay. >> And he got everything. >> You put it underneath the baby, on top of the baby? >> On top. >> Next, both suspects were trespassed from all Meijer stores. Shoplifting is bad, but shoplifting with your baby is much worse. But instead of being ashamed, Mr. Wood was furious in the patrol car. >> [screaming] >> No I Can't even think stand up people, man. >> All right. >> Careful boy, you'll get another charge. >> Get a charge for what? I ain't disrespecting >> Well, you are. >> Nothing right. Why am I getting another charge? >> I say you will if you keep it up. >> Both Mr. Wood and his female accomplice were charged [music] with theft. He was booked and released while the woman was given a court date. Shoplifting is never a smart move, but doing it in one of the most watched places on Earth, that's a very dumb idea indeed. And it usually takes an arrest for these shoplifters to realize they've been caught in 4K.