I'll retail that for a while. >> For the shoes. >> Hey ma'am, how are you? She's running. >> Can you believe it? A tiny price tag or a pair of shoes worth less than $80 was enough to destroy careers and put futures at risk. These are the moments when shoplifters realize that no scheme can beat surveillance cameras and the handcuffs always come next. Have you ever wondered whether a passion for expensive perfumes is really worth risking a permanent criminal record? >> So, what happened with all these other things that you took? Why would you take >> The shirts. Some pants. >> All of that they left with me. >> They already took that with them? Can they come bring it back? >> So, what I advise what's going to happen is they're going to be accessories after the fact. >> No, I got that. No, I paid for that. >> Okay. And what about all these other things? >> On June 1st, 2023, Colorado police responded to a shoplifting call at a major department store. Loss prevention had spotted a woman using a familiar but calculated theft tactic and the total value shocked everyone. >> Good. How are you? >> Good. Good. >> What's happening? >> you again. >> What's up? >> What's up? So. >> So. >> She stole. >> No. >> That's it. >> That one over here? >> Yeah. Done. >> Say less. All right. >> Matching outfits. But this is the thing though. So, she has some stuff. >> From other stores? >> No. So, she took some stuff from us. She left, dropped it off in the car, came back. >> Okay. >> And then, yeah. >> Okay. >> Hello. >> Hi. You're a suspect. >> All these fragrance bottles. >> How much are you looking at? >> 972. >> 972. >> Girl, 972. >> All these are designer fragrance bottles. >> Last time I don't know if I've been made a police before or not. >> What happened? >> Say less. All right, >> going to go read her and I'll figure it out. >> She conceals the slippers and um the white pants in inside the fitting room. I was there because when she came out the merchandise was gone, but she didn't she wasn't feel sure about it. So, we're like, "Okay, let's just let her her be." But, that's what she concealed inside of her bag. >> She just put it in her bag? >> Yeah, she put it all in the pink bag. >> The red one? >> Uh yeah. >> Did she buy something, too? >> Yes, like she paid for a couple of things and then >> with the merchandise. >> Sure. And she takes that away, puts it in the bag. >> She paid for a cell phone, starts walking around the store and >> Yeah, she only paid for one shirt. >> The one. >> That's it. And then she has it and then she doesn't see the >> Question. Have you ever had an arrest before? No? First time? This Macy's is going to be the death of me. >> [laughter] >> Excuse me. >> That's fine. >> 14 JV you have >> Oh, it's actually it's unbelievable. It's great. >> After being read her Miranda rights, Samantha had every opportunity to remain silent. Instead, she voluntarily opened up about her favorite hobby. >> I got a phone call. >> [laughter] >> She just got a bunch of stuff in her bag. >> Okay. >> So, I'm going to read your rights to you before we talk, okay? So, I have to read this to you before we talk, okay? You have the right to remain silent, do you understand? >> Mhm. >> Can you say yes or no? >> Yes. >> Anything you say may be used against you in court, do you understand? >> Yes. >> All right, you have the right to talk to a lawyer before and during questioning, do you understand? >> Yes. >> All right, if you cannot afford a lawyer and you want one, one will be provided for you before questioning without charge, do you understand? >> Yes. >> All right, has anyone threatened you, or you anything to get you to talk to me? >> No. >> Okay. So, what happened? >> Just anything that I did. Take out with the curfew. We got a lot of curfew. >> Mhm. >> Stupid decision. All you. All you. >> And why? >> No, the criminal of Carrol. I know this midnight. Sometimes I buy Carrol's Mrs. Card. Sometimes I buy it, sometimes I take it. >> Okay. So, you've done this before? >> Yeah, in this store. Yeah. >> And you just >> That's what Yeah, just Sometimes I just buy and just take them and spray them on me. >> The conversation remained calm until an officer asked about one small detail. One obvious lie was all it took for trust to disappear instantly. >> When I buy two cards of Carrol's Mrs. Card. >> How's your leg? >> You guys want her trespassed? >> Yeah, probably not going to >> You guys have forms? Yeah. >> Yeah, because >> So, how did this happen? >> I When I looked at them, when I opened it, you didn't get it. She put it >> So, how did this happen? >> How did you get here? >> I got dropped off. >> You got dropped off? >> I got dropped off. >> Do you have keys? >> How much is Come on. >> You came by luck? >> Yeah. >> [laughter and clears throat] >> Putting other children's clothes into the car. >> So, [snorts] they left, yeah. >> They left? Okay. Whose car is that? >> That was my auntie's. >> That was your auntie's car? Okay. That was your auntie's car. >> So, what happened with all all other things that you took. All of this stuff the shirts some pants >> All that I left with you. >> They already picked that up with them. Can they come come bring it back? >> So what is going to happen is they're going to be accessories after the fact. >> Okay. And what about all these other things? >> Oh, yeah. >> Yeah. Can they bring that stuff back? Can you tell them to come bring it back? >> Yes, but they are not here. >> Yes. Did you buy it? >> No. >> Otherwise they're going to catch felony charges. You don't want that. Really making this harder and harder on yourself. >> We asked you earlier where the keys are. And what did you say? I don't have any keys. Okay. So where Where are your keys? >> I am not nervous. >> Okay. No more nice guy. Where are the keys? They are You have them on you. >> [laughter] >> Nice. You just lost all the props. Good job. >> Give me the keys. >> YOU'RE NERVOUS. >> GIVE ME THE KEYS. >> You're like a pro at this. She does this like five times. >> I am not nervous. >> Stand up. Turn around. >> Then officers mentioned something that truly rattled Samantha. Not because of what would happen to her, but because of who was waiting outside in the parking lot. >> I was just No. >> I am not nervous. >> I mean unless you want another charge, you know. [laughter] Are you urinating? >> Drop the Drop that paper towel right here. >> Uh >> Drop it. Go ahead. >> Listen, the quicker you got to get in the quicker relief. I will go [laughter] to jail so you can pee. >> Okay. >> Keys keys keys keys >> Really simple. Put it there. All right. >> I am going to put my cell phone down. Don't say that. >> You can call her when you get to the jail. You can call her when you get to the jail. >> Can I get your dad's number now? >> You can grab it when you get to the jail. >> They're going to pull the ankle monitor? >> Huh? >> They're going to pull the ankle monitor? >> You can make a call once you get to the jail, yes. Well, once you get processed. Echo 16, 10-15, 10-12. You can get it when you get after they book you in. >> Miss. >> Yep. >> I um They want I'm saying they want to tow away my car? >> Um we're not going to tow it if the mall wants to, they can, but >> That's what I'm saying, can you just tell she can come and grab the car? >> Once we get to the jail and once you get booked in, you can call. >> What if they get in and they're not going to let me use the bathroom? >> I don't know. >> Huh? >> I do not know. >> You can't just give me that number for my daughter? >> Nope. You lied to us. >> Huh? >> You lied to us. >> I know I I I I was I was nervous. I'm sorry. >> Okay, well >> I was nervous and that's the honest to God truth. >> Okay, even if you were nervous, you still lied to us. When you're nervous, that doesn't mean you lie. >> That is true and I'm sorry. >> Okay. >> I just I I just I'm sorry. I just want to tell to tell her to come get me. >> Like I said, once we get to the jail, once you get booked in, they will allow you to make a phone call. >> You can't get You can't get the number from her, please? >> Well, see, I I'll tell you what. If we get to the jail and you do not pee in my car >> I'm not going to pee. >> Okay, once we get to the jail and then after we let you use the bathroom, I will call her while we are in there so she can pick up the car. >> going to be so late. >> It's not going to be late. The jail is like less than 10 minutes away. >> Instead of enjoying her summer, she ended the day in handcuffs facing a class one theft charge. The biggest lesson after being read your Miranda rights, you have the right to remain silent. That right exists to protect you. Don't turn your own words into evidence against yourself. Farewell [snorts] to Samantha and the car key that changed everything. The next case doesn't involve a customer hiding merchandise. Instead, the betrayal comes from behind the Walmart checkout counter. Have you ever wondered what makes a young couple believe they can outsmart Walmart's security system with a simple scan skipping trick? What are you doing? >> Being stupid. >> You know what? If you guys want to run, you're going to make yourself a lot of And now you guys are going to learn. >> I love you, babe. >> A routine Walmart shopping trip turned into a tense chase when two young suspects ran out of the store and across the parking lot looking for an escape route. Within seconds, their free merchandise brought police into the picture. >> We're chasing a crew. We got one running through the parking lot. All blue. >> Stop. Stop now. Put your hands behind your back. You what? Get over here. Hang on to her. Yep. Put your hands behind your back. Take the backpack off. Don't turn around on me. What are you doing? >> Being stupid. >> I love you, babe. Bag. Bag. You got it. Where's the other one? >> What did you dump in here? >> I ain't doing nothing. They're just my [ __ ] hat and my sunglasses. >> have his ID in the middle there? What you got on you? >> Nothing. >> Oh, switchblade. >> That's good. >> That's cool. >> No. >> Hold on. >> I think I'm 16. >> You can be told that long. >> I'm 20. >> It says 22. >> Oh. >> I got this. I got it, babe. >> Can I kiss my girlfriend real quick? >> Nope. You walk back in the store. Do you have an ID, honey? >> It's probably you. >> Okay. >> It's in the car. >> Okay. Back up a second. Where in the car? >> Back in the store? >> Yep. Back in the store. >> Hey, turn off my truck. I love you, babe. >> Wait. I Who? >> Oh, my boyfriend. >> I have no idea. >> Cuz it looks like this. >> Yeah. >> No. He doesn't have that. >> According to loss prevention, the pair used a familiar self-checkout scheme, paying for a few items while leaving with much more than what appeared on the receipt. >> You going to walk her back or you driving her back? What are you doing? >> I'll drive her back. I'll I'll do you a favor. Park his car here. >> Uh-huh. >> Switch that and and give me that. I'll take that and >> There. >> Here, I'll call or you can have this. I'll call these in. Yeah. >> Can I take this money out of my hand? >> Okay. You got it? >> Try the run. >> Take a seat on the bench. >> Mhm. >> What the snake stuff outside? >> That's all her. >> Yeah. >> That's hilarious. I love it. >> Michael. >> All right, let's go. >> What are we doing here? I got a better idea. Watch this. >> I'll put her back in my car. We'll take her back there and Did you have her ID, right? >> I got them both. >> All right. I will assault him. Just stand here for one second. Go ahead, take a seat. >> Yeah, two of them separate, if you would. And a cop always both IDs. She said she's been arrested, but never for retail. We'll find that. >> Who are you? >> I'm Michael. >> Hello. >> Did you call it >> I did. I called in both of the files. Huh? No, forgot to do that. Damn. Yeah, I did. So, what did I got? No, I mean, is this a retail and under-ringing? Okay. >> Yeah, they went around the store and they started bagging and head out. >> You know, I still have not grabbed an LL book. I still have not grabbed an LL book. Don't stop. Don't mix them. I don't know. You know what? If you do, go ahead, cuz I don't mind. >> The last time I did it, and then Nico came and did I'm like You know, I believe the last time I gave you an LL >> I can't find that. I UPC it. >> Do you know who watched me having an LL LL book? >> Who's watching? >> Who's watching me having a sticker and LL book on my twine? You can my twine. You're better off not. >> After being detained, one suspect opened up about personal struggles, including unemployment and mental health challenges. It was a sobering reminder that bad decisions often begin in desperate situations. >> I can't do two things at once. I'm only >> You can't do one thing at once. >> That's true. Do you got my number? >> Can I ask you guys a question? What are you doing? You don't look like bad people. What's this all about? >> Stupid. >> Well, you were here once before and you didn't get caught. You got caught today. And I like I said, I can't help but think that this isn't the first time. I believe you were probably at other stores. So, what is the issue? >> It's hard to find a job. >> Joe, you don't really expect me to believe that, do you? In this day and age with all the people that are looking for help. >> I follow dramatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety, multiple mental health challenges, so it's hard. >> You're absolutely Joe, you're right. It is. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Um Yeah. Have you gotten help for your your illnesses? Are you on medication? >> Yeah, I'm on medication. I'm getting help. >> Okay, good. That's good step. Okay. Have you filled out applications? Cuz you're you're in this you know, you're in this too. >> No. >> Okay. I guarantee you you're not going to win against a car, Joe. You're not going to win against a car. And they don't have to be going fast to really hurt you. And if one of my partners got hurt chasing you, you would you would endure more charges. Guys, I get it that times are tough out there. I really do. I sympathize with you. I do. But stealing and then running from the police is probably not the solution. >> No, you're right, though. Even though I got caught with a switchblade. Terrible weapon. Pocket knife, whatever it is. >> So, what do you have? >> So, I don't have it. >> Yeah. Joe, you have to under >> For protection? From whom? You live in Oak Lawn, dude. I mean, come on now. >> Plus we don't know you guys. We wouldn't know that you had what you just said, PTSD and all that. If something happened and we found the knife, it could have been a bad day for everybody. And I get the fact that you use it for protection and to protect her. I get all that. It's just that you know what it's for. She knows what it's for. This is first time we're ever meeting. >> Yeah, and you guys do this every day. >> I'm just saying when I pulled into the parking lot I saw you running. And then I lost you between the cars with him chasing you. Unfortunately, you were the bad guy at that point. I don't think you're a bad guy now because we've had a chance to sit down and talk a little bit. But at that moment you were the bad guy. >> Rather than pursuing serious criminal charges, the officer chose an educational approach issuing a local ordinance citation similar to a traffic ticket. Even so, Walmart permanently banned both suspects from all store locations. The biggest lesson, running away and carrying weapons won't help you avoid consequences. It only turns a minor theft into a dangerous situation for everyone involved. Farewell to the young couple who escaped with little more than a citation. The next case won't end so lightly because when stubbornness is combined with violence and drugs, the outcome is very different. Have you ever wondered how a seemingly perfect shoplifting plan can unravel into a full-blown legal disaster in just a matter of minutes? >> Do you want any water before we go? >> No, I need ice. >> You want the ice? Oh, sorry. How do you want How do you want this to work? >> Can I just get my purse? >> this in your handcuffs. So, you're not coming out of handcuffs. >> I know that. Get in here. >> On May 22nd, 2023, officers in Onalaska, Wisconsin responded to Farm and Fleet after employees reported a disruptive couple who allegedly threatened anyone who tried to follow them. >> Yeah, there's an issue. >> What's the issue? >> Stand in front of my car. >> What is the issue? >> You threatened two employees. Stop. Get back here. Get Take your hand out of your pocket. Hands on the car. >> What am I doing? >> Hands on the car. You're detained. >> For what? >> Hands on the car. >> Do you have any weapons on you? >> Yeah, I do. >> Yeah, you got to get your backpack. You got brass knuckles, you're threatening to hit people, you got a grinder in there. >> Yeah. >> And you got a switchblade on you. >> Hey, I actually told you I had freaking mace. >> Where's the girl you were with? >> Why? She didn't do anything. >> She's still with you, so I'm going to >> Leave her alone. >> You got anything else on you? >> No. >> Just watch and let me know when she comes out. >> I'm going to relax. >> Okay. But, you're going to talk to me. What's going on today? >> These people following me around in the store and I asked them to please stop and they wouldn't and so and then he started making smart-ass comments. And that's when I freaking was like, "Dude, if you keep following me around, I feel threatened." I literally said that. I got a video recording of him being a being a smart ass, and I told him I said I'll just start pressing charges. I said I'll go open up the case. Like and I told him I told him I said quit following me cuz he's like literally like closer than me and you are right now. And I that's what I told him. I said, "Dude, if you don't get out of my face, I'm going to knuckle dust you." >> When police made contact, Dakota immediately tried to explain his way out of trouble, but a search quickly uncovered evidence that created far bigger problems, especially given his criminal history. >> So, the girl was wearing a red bandana, white shorts? >> Yeah. >> White shirt? >> And denim shorts, but bright red high-top shoes. >> Bright red, got you. >> Yeah. >> He is? >> Yeah, I think so. >> Looks good. What are you guys doing buying all the air pistols? >> For me and my cousin. >> For you and your cousin? >> Yeah. >> Big air softer? >> Yeah. >> Do you know him? >> Yeah. >> Dakota? >> Yeah, he's definitely going to steal something, so >> They were here a couple of weeks ago when we talked to them. >> Yes, and at a minimum, you're not going to be allowed back in the store. Okay. >> 3:26 23, she's trying to get out the exit door. >> Yeah, I'm sitting in my car. >> Yep, you're detained right now. And so I don't have to put you in handcuffs. >> Okay. >> Hey ma'am, how are you? Hey, stop. Stop. She's running. DROP IT. DROP IT. STOP. STOP. >> MEANWHILE, HIS ACCOMPLICE CARA CHOSE TO RUN. She didn't get far, and the amount of stolen merchandise recovered surprised EVEN THE OFFICERS. >> STOP MOVING. STOP. STOP. STOP RESISTING. >> PLEASE. PLEASE, DON'T LET ME GO. PLEASE. >> CARA, ARE YOU GOOD TO SIT? ARE YOU INJURED AT ALL? Can you bend your legs so we can sit you up? I didn't hear what you said. Well, why'd you run? Can I sit you up in this chair? Can I sit you up in I'm going to sit you up, Cara, okay? You can sit in the chair. I need your help. You got to get up. Come on, Cara, don't do this. Well, can you can you work with me a little bit? Just sit. Just sit. Just sit. Cara, just He's detained right now, so in my car. You guys were causing issues in the store. Well, they work here. They're allowed to follow you guys through the store. Were you trying to steal this stuff? I'm just just making sure. Can you load the scanner stuff right here? Can you figure out how much this stuff is? Okay. Just stop. He can't Okay. You need a couple of water? Yeah, I'll get you one sec. It's in your purse? Where's your purse? Oh. Okay, Cara, because you're detained right now and in handcuffs, I'm going to read you something. Okay? I told you that. It's up. I'm going to go get some You want the ice instead of the water? Are you listening to me? Okay. Well, I have to read them to you, okay? So, I'm going to start over. Before we ask you any questions, you must understand your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and if you cannot afford a lawyer and when you decide to start answering, do you understand your rights? >> Yes. >> Are you willing to answer questions at this time? >> Yes. >> Okay. What do you mean when you say he told me to do it? Did Dakota tell you to steal the stuff? Okay. Is that what you guys came here to do today? Was it to steal a bunch of merchandise? Are you on probation, bond, anything like that right now? >> I'm on bond, but I'm not on probation. >> Who are you guys stealing the stuff for? >> To flip. >> For drugs? Cash? So, when they called you out on it for stealing stuff, they were right? And then Dakota threatened to punch them? >> Who is the employee Can we have the employee come back here that was threatened? >> He only threatened the person because of the way he was >> Sorry. How do you want How do you want this to work? I'm just going to put this on >> You're in handcuffs. You're not coming out of handcuffs. >> Who is Who did the the male threaten? >> Gun at the spot. >> Can you guys run me through what was happening? >> That ran into this guy 3 weeks ago. Doing the same thing back there. And he went off the handle on me. Put his backpack out of the way and heard me say that. He comes around the corner and starts dropping F-bombs. >> Perfect. I'm going to put my squad on the search and I'll put you in the back and we'll head down. >> That for harassment and doing stuff like that. I said, "Do you need some help?" >> Okay. I'm going to search your breast region with the back of my hand, okay? Back of my hand only on camera right here. >> Just trying to claw underneath him a little bit more. Then he He said, "I will drink my urine." And I said, "That would not be a good move." Then he backed up a little bit and went away. And then it escalated again in like 10 minutes and we're in the middle of the middle of the floor. >> I noticed her over in my department and I could tell she was kind of sketchy. So, I kind of followed her for a little ways back in the sporting goods. >> At one point, yeah, I was waiting at the end of an aisle. He came walking down the aisle. I just asked him if there's anything I could help him with. >> Where did you get the shoes, Cara? >> I got I bought these up at the front. >> Okay. Cuz I'm I'm they just look awful new. >> Told me like, "No, it'd be a lot better if you weren't following me." Threatening to say it's harassment or whatever, press charges. >> All right. We'll just go sit in the back, okay? Yep, I told you we would. Yep, you're going to go in the car. And you'll we'll drive up to him. >> But then I followed him over back to my department over in hardlines here. And I called another bigger guy to be over there in the department with me in case anything happened. He saw me again, followed me into one of the aisles, threatening to knock me out. >> Situation worsened when Cara became unresponsive in the patrol vehicle, forcing officers to call paramedics after she admitted using drugs earlier. Cara. Hey, sit up. Cara, can you sit up? Cara, sit up. >> I'm dying. >> Sit up. >> I'm dying. >> You okay? I I you can't just be bending over. Can Can you lean out the door a little bit at least? Cara, do you want to get out? >> Yeah. Ah. My husband told >> What happened? Do you pass out easily? Do you pass out a lot? >> Never done that before. >> Never done that before. Did you use it all today? When did you use? >> They have first responders coming to check her out. I guess she passed out, but she should be fine. You guys didn't use anything today, did you? >> No. >> You guys didn't use meth, heroin, or fentanyl at all? >> No. >> Okay. The I'm not asking to charge you with it. The only reason I'm asking is because if I can tell those guys that it might be an overdose, we could help her more. But if you're saying it's not an overdose, then >> She thinks she's overdosing. Said she used both heroin and meth. She was good until we put her in the squad. >> Seems to be a kind of a new trend with the >> Yeah. >> What's up? People are doing back in the squad. >> I know. She was she was had no issue running through apartment complex. Don't fall. Don't fall. Get on the cot. >> Stand up there. >> Come on. Come on. Back up. Back up. Look at that. >> Cara, move. Cara, move up. >> Yeah, I got the keys on. >> Nope. Nope. >> No. Surprised you wouldn't know you don't know my name. >> Once officer Zumack said it, I remembered it. I've dealt with Cara before, but only one other time. I've never never met you before, though. >> Oh, me and Cara are are Code Blue Cam famous. >> Yeah, that you guys are. I will admit I did see it. >> 5 million views. >> Here's the thing I'll tell you, man. At least with me, doesn't matter what you've done on Code Blue Cam, YouTube, whatever, as long as you're cool with me, I'm going to be cool with you. Just to let you know, I know you had that grinder on you. I'm not charging you with that. >> Thank you. >> Okay. I'm going to because of how cool you were with me, I'm going to take it. I'm going to destroy it. You don't have to worry about catching that charge. That trick make it a little better on that wrist? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Go ahead and just sit in front of the car door here. Go ahead and just take a seat right there. >> All right. So, clearly y'all are >> No, I know you're mad at him. >> I know. Listen, but Charlie got the report, so don't ask >> I have every reason to be >> her attitude. We'll take >> How much do you want to bet you're wrong? >> See how much further we get stuff done. Like that the whole way? >> Yeah. >> Come on, Cara. Let's go. Let's go. Come on. >> Cara. >> That's it. >> That's the part of it here. I can just see it. >> Yep, sit down. Sit. Um this was related to Dakota that was just in here, so watch underwear, bra, butt, and all the above. >> Dakota faced weapons-related charges, while Cara was charged with felony theft and violating her release conditions. Both were permanently banned from the store. Running, resisting, and hiding evidence rarely make things better. More often, they turn a bad situation into a much larger legal crisis. If Dakota's [snorts] confidence came from his reputation, the next pair believed something entirely different, that the rules simply didn't apply to them. Have you ever wondered whether a pair of shoes worth less than $80 is really worth risking your freedom and reputation? >> You holding anything in there or no? >> No. >> What? >> No. >> There's no drugs in there or nothing? >> I don't do drugs. >> Okay. What's your last name? >> Olcott. >> What is it? >> O >> O >> C >> C >> R >> R >> O >> O >> T >> On July 2nd, 2025, Officer Robertson responded to a disturbance call in the parking lot behind Shoe Carnival. >> I got to cut through the bullcrap, okay? We got a call that said someone like was punching on you. >> I know >> in there. >> I don't know where he's at. >> What's his name? >> I don't want to tell on people. >> Well, if you don't want to press charges, I mean that's up to you. >> I don't know where he's at. I don't know if he's in there or not. >> What's his name? >> I'm just going to walk. I don't know what his name is. >> What's your name? >> I don't want to I don't want to get in trouble. >> Okay. 10-4, I'm with the female half right now. All right, where's the shoes? >> He has them. >> He has them? Okay. What's your name? Don't lie to me. >> No, my name is >> What's your name? >> Lauren. >> What is it? >> Lauren. >> Lauren what? >> I just want to leave. >> Is that him right there? >> We're not doing anything wrong. We're not. >> No, but I got First of all Lauren. If you don't start cooperating with me, I'm going to detain you now. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> That's not We're actually trying to leave. >> There he is. Hey, do you got a video? >> Yeah, we got a video. >> We're not >> Who Who took the shoes? >> No one took any shoes. >> Okay. >> No one took any shoes. >> Those are brand new shoes. >> I had these shoes when I walked in. >> Okay, are these the shoes? >> Oh, yeah. No, these were not the shoes. I had these shoes when I walked in. 100%. Probably on the video. I bought these shoes. >> When? >> I bought these shoes uh >> And you said they're sandals. All right. Empty out your backpack. I got to see if they're sandals in there. >> in there. >> Questioned about the shoes, Lauren immediately offered several explanations, insisting they were an old pair she had purchased days earlier and that she had taken nothing from the store. >> Okay. >> Does she have the sandals? >> There's nothing in there. I'm not trying to do anything wrong. >> Empty out your backpack, Lauren. >> I don't have anything much to say. >> Are you holding anything in there or not? >> No. >> What? >> No. >> There's no drugs in there or nothing? >> I don't do drugs. >> Okay. What's your last name? >> Olcott. >> What is that? >> O >> O >> C >> C >> R >> R >> O >> O >> T T Y >> T T Y >> I nothing happened. >> Okay. Well, stand up. Stand up. You're being detained for retail theft. Take the backpack off. Stand up. >> For retail theft for what? >> Yep. For the chips. >> Ow. >> Sweetheart, just have them take it off. >> No, I don't want them. Take them. I don't want them. You know what they're going to do? I'm not doing this [ __ ] >> hands behind your back. >> I'm not giving I >> Put your hands behind your back now. >> But the moment Officer Robertson informed her she was being detained for retail theft, the situation erupted into a physical struggle. >> You're physically hurting me. >> I'm 10-4. >> You're physically hurting me. >> hands behind your back. >> me. You're physically hurting me. Can you please stop it? >> to get worse. Put your hands behind your back. >> I don't want this. >> Put your hands behind your back. Now. >> Ow. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> smashed my hand on the concrete. >> Put your hand behind >> Where's the video? Where's the video camera? >> It's on. Put your I'm rolling you over so I can get your hand behind your back. >> THIS. I DON'T WANT THIS. >> PUT YOUR HAND BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> GIVE IT BACK TO YOU. I DON'T CARE. I'LL GIVE IT BACK TO YOU. I'LL GO in there and apologize. >> you want to get tased? >> No, I don't want to go in there. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> go in there and apologize. I don't want to go in there and apologize. >> We can work with that. But right now you're being detained. >> Can I Can I go in there and apologize? I'm sorry. Please stop. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> I don't [crying] need this. I don't need this. Please stop. Please stop. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> You're hurting me. You're hurting [crying] me. Please stop. Please I'm being hurt. >> Put your hand behind your back. Roll over. Put your hand behind your back. >> You're hurting me. You're hurting me. You're hurting me. You're hurting me. You're hurting me. >> Put your >> Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. Put your hand behind your back. >> want these shoes. I DON'T CARE. >> DO YOU WANT TO GET PUNCHED? >> NO, I'll give you the shoes. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> No, I don't want the shoes. No, I don't want the shoes. This is not fair. I know I understood I did wrong. I understood that I did wrong. >> Put your other hand behind your back. >> TAKE YOUR TAKE YOUR [ __ ] TAKE your taser. Take your taser. Take your >> That's not my taser. >> Whatever this is. >> behind your back. >> I don't want this Please, I don't want my I don't want my stuff. Please let me go. >> showed me the taser. >> Can you I don't want these shoes. >> Stand up. >> I don't want these shoes. I don't want them. I don't want them. I don't >> Stand up. >> I don't want them. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. Can you take the shoes back? I'm so >> Stand up. Stand up now. Stand up now. >> Can I get my bag? >> I will get you your bag. Stand up. You got a video of her taking the shoes? >> No, that's what she She was sorry for it. >> Okay. >> I don't want them. I don't want them. I don't want them. I don't want >> Lauren, you can show her in custody for resisting. She won't tell me her >> I don't want to get charged with nothing. >> Stand up. >> I don't want them. >> It's too late. >> I don't care. >> Stand up. >> to do this. I'm sorry. I was I'm so sorry. >> Stand up. >> No. >> Lauren, stand up. >> Maybe stand up. I'm sorry. You're not making me stand up. I'm sorry. >> You are going to stand up. >> Are you going to make me stand up? I'm sorry. I'm [clears throat] sorry. >> Resisting. >> [laughter] >> Stand up. >> You told me you were going to drag me. >> You're bleeding. What's that from? I'm not dealing with this. Did the other guy steal stuff? >> No, but I did it. >> I just got >> Stop advising her. >> know why he did that. I apologize. I apologize. Thank you for coming out here and >> Let's get this over with. You're under arrest. >> I just wanted to know. I didn't >> Stand up. >> I'm sorry. >> Let's go. Let's go. Take off on me and then play this whole game. Absolutely Been cool with you from the get-go. It would have been a simple ticket. Now you went and made it worse. >> I didn't mean to do that. I swear I didn't mean to do that. I swear I didn't mean to do that. It would have been a simple >> No, you didn't. You took off running. You didn't give >> What began as a minor shoplifting case quickly escalated. Lauren J. Ora ultimately faced charges of retail theft and resisting law enforcement. The lesson is simple. Cooperation almost always leads to a better outcome than turning a small mistake into a far more serious criminal case.