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Well, do you have video of you at Starbucks? With the card. >> And so that I don't know what it says. You have a video with me with holding a stranger's person's card. >> Yes. >> On July 28th, 2025, officers responded to the airport after a passenger reported that his Capital One credit card had been stolen and that multiple unauthorized charges had been made to his account. >> Can you throw one for good measure and see? So it's on or off? >> I'm Officer Kale. >> Hey Kevin, how are you? I flew in last night. >> Uh-huh. >> Um it's pretty late. Went to PF Chang's, had dinner. And I knew that the guy it didn't register, you know, after a long time. When he gave me my check back, he didn't give me my card back. >> Okay. >> And I didn't realize it. Left >> Yeah, the the our server. Pretty I'm pretty sure. >> Okay. >> And um I'm actually having my wife pull back the uh the actual transactions, but they made two transactions here at the airport. >> Okay. >> Um I don't know what that one is. I was trying to get details for her on that and the time and the timestamps. >> Yeah. >> Um so you have a little bit more information, but I'm 90% sure it was the it was the >> Mhm. Can you describe the server? Do you remember their name? >> He was a Hispanic guy. Young kid. If I saw him again, I mean I I I'd I'd know him. >> You didn't see his name on his name >> No. Um >> Or a picture like the receipt or anything? >> That's what I'm trying to get my wife to do. >> And then do you know what your credit card number was? >> No, I had it on there. >> And that'd be like a picture of it. >> I can probably get a copy of it from the from the from them and I can bring the information back. >> was the charge at Starbucks? >> And whatever that other and it looks like it's probably a um >> And what was he wearing? >> I think he was wearing his uniform. >> Black? >> Yeah, yeah. >> So the reason What was your name? >> Spiros. >> Spiros? I'm Officer Kale. Nice to meet you, man. Sure. we're just trying to clear some air. Sounds like maybe a customer might have left a credit card yesterday that you were serving. And he's just trying to see if maybe you were in possession of it so he could get it back. He's just trying to fly back to Hawaii. >> No. >> No, it's a older male. White male. He was here around like 5:00 p.m. yesterday and you like matched the description perfectly. And you served him. >> Huh? >> I think so, right? >> Yeah, and and he just he just wants to get his credit card turned in. I don't know what the procedure is or anything like that. He's just trying to get it back in his possession. >> I didn't turn in any cards yesterday. Usually whenever I see a card I give it to the host. The moment I see them I'm like, "Hey, this table left a card." And they take it to the info desk. I never >> So is there any chance it drops out like >> Never. No. Because the moment I come back I open the checkbook to see if that's it. Yeah. If I see the card I take out my receipt. I close the book and I take it over to the host and hey, what what whatever you are this guy left a check. Apart from that I don't do I don't go to the info desk. I don't keep the card. >> What time What time did you get off yesterday? >> Um I was 10:30. I left here around that time. Around >> Did you leave like directly here or >> I left You mean from here? >> Yeah, from work. >> Yeah, I went to the employee bus and straight to my bike and went home. >> Okay. >> Officers reviewed surveillance footage from multiple locations and identified a female employee from P.F. Chang's who was seen throughout the videos from the locations where the credit card was used. Officers contacted her and requested that she come to the police department for questioning. >> Hey. You ready? Master kill at Tempe Air. I don't know if you remember. We were told that you're the one that was we were texting. So we're just going to walk back into the interview room. And I appreciate you coming down. I know. All right. Well, we appreciate you coming down. >> I had to come down. You guys think >> I know. Yeah. When you say checks Oh, you're talking at the restaurant. Okay. Okay. We're just trying to get, you know, the information, your written statement, everything like that. I'm just going to go ahead and just read you your Miranda and then afterwards you're just going to give your information here. You can just start filling out your statement, like how you found We'll have a We'll have a conversation, but I'll I'll let you give us an explanation. So, what were you saying about the card? You know where it's at? Okay. So, um I'm going to go where you want to go. Okay. So, just just so you understand. So, first of all, the airport is covered by I think somewhere in the neighborhood of about 2,400 cameras. So, I assume you have and you can't go anywhere in this airport. So, um so, when we tell you, like for instance, when you're at Starbucks and and you find a credit card, do you recall this on the 27th? Starbucks. Is that correct? So, what I have is you You left PF Chang's and you went to Starbucks. Yes, I saw you with another male and then you purchased Starbucks at the time. You have a transaction to show us at that time. And then after Starbucks, did you head home, straight home? >> After Starbucks? >> Yeah. Like how did you leave? Did you park Where'd you park at? >> At the parking here. >> Okay. Yeah. >> Okay. >> And >> And >> Do you remember what car you were driving that night? >> I was driving again my husband's or my daughter's cuz my was got flooded. I think the Honda Pilot and I take his car. >> Let's Let's do one >> One of those two. Wait, I will remember. I will remember which car I got. >> So let's move on to the next thing. >> Yeah. >> Um what kind of car, other than the Honda Pilot, you drive another car? >> Yeah, I got it's mine the Ford Ford was the time wheel which I never service. >> What color is it? >> Okay. >> And then I got my daughter's car which is a Honda the Ford a Ford a Mustang How do you call it? Mustang. >> Mustang. >> It's a black one. >> It's a black uh >> It's a black car? >> And a black one. I got black and silver white car. >> It's a Mustang? >> Mustang. >> Okay. And you parked that car exactly where when you're at the airport? >> I usually go to eight. >> On level >> On level eight. >> Yeah, short-term. Yeah, short-term. >> Yeah, I usually go there but if I'm running late >> Okay, so when you left work, you left the airport, where did Did you go directly home? >> Yes. >> Did you stop anywhere in between then? >> That night, no. That night, no. >> Okay. >> Yes, after yes. >> No. >> I don't think so. No, cuz I put the other day was my daughter's >> How did you pay when you left the garage that day? >> I paid all with my I want the cards you win the $50 the airport gives you. >> Do you have that card with you? >> I think I have it in my in my bag in my I want to keep things at work. Yeah, but I have that card. This is a $50 that they give you. >> So you normally park in short-term and you pay for the parking? >> Yeah. >> And that night you're saying you paid with a gift card or some sort or >> It's like yeah, you get it cuz you're a good worker to give you like a $50 coupon. >> Okay. You have pictures of the car on your on your device? >> Yeah. >> What about um >> Here we go. One second. >> Okay, perfect. >> And I was saying like that you saw me in the in camera stealing the card and all of this. Like do I need a lawyer? Do I need something cuz I don't know I don't understand cuz for me this is stupid. >> Well >> Like this is very stupid for me. >> Looks kind of like you, right? Yes. >> Okay. Is it you? >> It looks like me. It does. It does look like me. >> know yourself is you. >> Yeah, it does look like me. >> So it is you? >> I can't say 100%. I can't say 100%, but it does look like me. And the car looks like my daughter. >> Okay. So that is you. >> Yes, it looks like me. Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. What what the >> Yeah. That's me. >> That's you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So here in Starbucks you said I found the a card. Yeah. >> Um And then so you went straight home, you're saying, cuz obviously that's you at Circle K. >> Yeah, I think cuz I didn't have gas. So I don't think I put the other day or the same day, but I put gas. That I did. Or the same day or the same night because my daughter she only lives like 30 miles. So I or the same day or the other day. I'm not sure if it's like the other night or the same night that I went for gas. I'm For that I'm not 100% like that. I cannot swear on that. >> So do you recall buying a large amount of cigarettes? >> No, that I do not recall buying cigarettes. >> Do you smoke? >> No, I did. Sometimes maybe I get a cigarette or two out of my husband. But I have a problem. But I did go for I don't remember if it was that night or the night before. >> Your husband smokes? >> My husband, yeah. >> What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? >> He gets the roll ups and sometimes he gets the menthol the the the not Marlboro menthol silver. >> So listen, I get it you feel Have you ever been arrested before? >> No. >> You've never been in trouble before, right? And you're not a spring chicken. You're probably What what are you? 32? >> I told you I'm older. I look younger. >> Oh, okay. >> I get by telling everybody I'm 39, but I'm 47. >> Oh, 39. Okay. >> Yeah. I'm not 39. I'm 47, but I tell everybody 39. >> I'm good with that. So listen, I understand you're nervous, you're scared, you've never been in trouble, and you're worried about >> No, but the thing is I have never I I would never use a card a a stranger's card. Like this is for me it's crazy. Like why should I do that? Like I I don't need >> Do you want >> in Palm Harbor. >> Do you want to listen? >> And I'm okay. Like, why should I steal money >> Do you want to listen to me for a >> you want to listen to me for a second? >> Yes. >> So, I get that you're nervous and scared. Just have a little >> mostly angry cuz this is like crazy for me cuz I got three kids and I don't want my kids like to hear something about this or this is everything it's crazy for me and my family, my whole family. >> Okay. >> Like, if you check out my family, we're like for the most respectful family in like for me in the universe. Like >> Okay. So, on the video, you're captured on the video with the card. Then you go to Starbucks and you make a purchase that you cannot justify. >> stole the card so I can buy coffee. Like, this is crazy and cigarettes. You stole a card to buy coffee and cigarettes. >> And then So, look, do you want to have a real conversation or not? >> Yes, sir. I was >> want to have an honest conversation or not? So, calm down and listen. You're >> Cuz I find it crazy. >> Let me ask you this question, first of all. Let's establish a relationship of trust. You ready? >> Yeah. >> Have I lied to you since you've been here? >> I think yes. >> You think I have lied to you? About what? >> About my stealing. >> Okay. >> Like, yeah. >> Okay. Let me ask you this. Um So, we can establish a relationship of trust. How How's that sound, all right? I promise to you I won't lie to you and I have not lied to you, okay? Can you promise the same? >> Yeah, I can. >> Cuz we can have an adult conversation. We can minimize this and make this >> I know, but it sounds stupid cuz I couldn't remember like if it was the day or the night before. I don't know what day it is. Is it the night before or the night after that cuz I couldn't remember that. But, you got oxygen problems. >> Let me Let me paint the picture for you and then you can tell me whether you If you don't want to have an honest conversation, we don't have to. >> trying to have an honest conversation, but I just didn't remember which day I got it cuz it was so stupid. >> Hear me out. You have the card. You use the card at Starbucks. Then your car leaves. You use the card when you leave the airport to pay for parking. Okay? >> That's the most stupid thing somebody can >> And And then your car goes to Circle K. Your car, you, go to a K. What Give me the realm of possibility that that card could be used every place you are. What do you think the likelihood is that it cuz what you're saying is you >> Yeah, it shows like the Okay, yeah, it shows you used the card. That's what it shows. >> So, here's what you're Here's what we can Here's what we can do. Here's what we can do. We can have an honest conversation. You can own it. You can say you made Look, let me tell you first of all, I've been married I'm on my fifth. I'm I'm on my fifth. So, I'm not I'm not a picture of good decisions. What I'm saying is that everybody makes bad decisions. You're entitled to that. You're entitled to make a bad decision and wear your hair >> that's still a card. I'm not a thief for that. Like I'm sorry. >> to that. >> Like I'm sorry for that, but I'm not. This for me is crazy. That's why I'm saying you said be honest and I'm honest. For me it's something crazy. >> So, the card gets used by you >> Yeah, but that's what you're showing me. Like you say that I went there I went there and >> I'm not saying >> All those places were used with a strange person's credit card. >> Thank you for that. >> So, I I took a credit card so I can buy cigarettes and coffee. Like why I stole a credit card for cigarettes and coffee? Like I'm missing cigarettes and coffee on my life. >> So, is this you that I'm being So, like if >> And I don't even smoke. Like that's the worst part. >> If we're going to go round and round and you're not going to you're not going to take responsibility, then I have nothing to help you with. I I can't help you in any way. >> I can help I straight up lied. Say yes, I did. I did take it. >> No, you you tell me the truth. >> That's what I'm saying. Like I did not steal a car. >> So, you're going to You're going to tell tell us that the video is not real. >> Like can I tell you >> We fabricated the video? >> No, but does it show that I'm stealing a car? >> What did I What did we just tell you? You have video of you at Starbucks with the card. >> And can I add what I want to say? You have a video with me with holding a stranger's person's card. >> Yes. >> But >> So, look, I I've dealt with Let me explain something to you. I've probably interviewed, I don't know, four or five thousand I don't know how many people. Many many interviews. And usually like I could guess like, "Hey, man, you made a mistake. You made an error." >> Yeah, I know. I'm so sorry. I I didn't >> It's evident to me. >> Like I don't want to say I'm sorry. I didn't I did something wrong. I do not want to say that. >> It's >> You you you I can tell by talking to you you're used to conten- controlling the conversation. You're used to controlling the circumstances. You keep interrupting me the whole time I speak to you. You've interrupted me every time I've spoken to you. >> Cuz you you keep on telling me the same thing that I I stole the card. And I stole the card and I didn't do anything wrong. Yes. >> Good. Stand up. >> I'm sorry. >> Stand up. Put your hands behind your back. >> Why? >> You're under arrest. >> For what? >> For theft and for credit card fraud. >> Oh wait wait wait wait my hand Yeah, it will but it hurts that hand. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> But that hand hurts. >> Okay. >> Make sure make sure make sure. >> Stop. >> Make sure just make sure. Come on. I got my kid in the car. They're waiting for me downstairs. Like come on. Outside. My husband, my kid, my my niece. Come on. I got my kids, man. Like please. Okay, can I get a lawyer then? >> Yes. >> Can we do this later? Another day? Please? I got my kids downstairs. My kid is downstairs. My kid is uh downstairs. Like come on. Don't do this to me and my kids. Do not do this to me and my kids for something stupid. >> No, you're saying you didn't do it. Remember? >> I did not. Yes. >> Okay. >> I did not. >> All right. Cool. >> You cannot do this. >> Do you have anything on your person I should know about? >> I That hand hurts. Okay? >> Okay, then stop moving. Stop moving. >> Leave that hand. >> No, it doesn't work like that. You keep moving. Stop. >> Okay, can I call my husband? >> We will call him in a minute. Stop. You are under my control right now. >> For what? >> You're under arrest for >> For what? >> felony charge of fraudulent use of a credit card. >> So you brought me here so you can tell me that I I took a credit card which I never took. >> Do you guys have a car? >> My stuff are in there. >> Your stuff's not going in there. >> Yeah, but my husband is outside. Can we call my husband outside? He's waiting for me. So you told me to come here so I can see something so you can do this. Can you stop pushing me like this is rude this is rude. >> Then walk. You guys don't have any females do you? >> Huh? >> You guys don't have any females do you? >> No. >> We got Haley here. >> Oh, can you have her come out? Please call my husband please. Please he's got the little one in the car please. Can you call him? >> I will when I get you in the car and search. Are you going to comply with this officer right here while she does her search? Face the wall. Face the wall. >> Why are you doing this man? I really >> Widen your stance ma'am. >> Spread your feet for me okay? >> Like what? The handcuffs I told you. >> All right you got anything in your mouth? Just open up. All right. You got anything sharp on you you need to tell me about? No. Okay. >> Where are we going now? >> Jail. 400 Road. >> For jail? >> Yeah. >> What's that? Can you take these off now? >> No. >> After being arrested she posted bail and returned to work at P.F. Chang's. Officers later went to her workplace to issue her a trespass warning. >> How you doing man? Officer Kale San Fran Airport Police. Hey so I don't know if you're like in the know how at all. >> I've been in the loop about it yeah. >> So yeah she the girl I'm dealing with I guess supposedly right now she was arrested by me on Tuesday. We had substantial evidence to make a probable cause arrest for credit card fraud. So I just talked to my corporal. They said initially it needs to be kind of like your guys' step to terminate them so then we can pull their badges. Obviously I'm sure you guys don't want somebody that's doing that to your customers and we as the airport don't want that happening to the passengers. So obviously we can't force you guys. >> Usually there's there that comes out. >> Yeah we already have a report. >> So, if once I get that, then I we can proceed. >> Okay. >> I think that should be enough. >> Okay. >> I think that should be good enough. >> Yep. Thank >> Um can you Do you guys have our dispatch number? >> Yeah. Yeah, I have it there. >> Can you just let us know when you guys do it? Um because we would like to trespass her following so she doesn't come back here and do something. >> Okay. All right. So, I'm just letting you know this is due to your termination, you're going to be trespassed from airport property for a year. Since especially since you don't have you're not working at PF Chang's. So, you cannot come to airport property unless you're flying out. That's it. No other reason. Not with your husband, nothing. Do you understand? >> Yep. Doesn't this supposed to be like going to the court or like >> Yeah, you can go to court, but I'm telling you right now you have more than enough evidence. Your You're going to One of the charges is going to stick, okay? I already have the SAO already talking to me. There's nothing you can do about it. So, right now you're being trespassed. If you refuse to leave, I will rearrest you for trespass after one year. >> I don't want to be arrested. Okay, I'm just going to go and leave my stuff in the office and go, okay? >> Why you going to leave your stuff in the office? Is that your boss? I But do you have her side uh Do you just want to take the side uh Okay. I'm escorting her up if you want to. >> Like I can come back to work now? >> No more work for you. Huh? That's up to you how you deal with it. You can't work and can't come trespass in the airport, too, right? The only time you as long as you have a ticket. You have to have a ticket to fly. >> I'm I came with my husband. So, you're going to see the same car coming in because I'm going to send my daughter to pick up her husband. >> Where is your husband? Does he work? >> He's working, yeah, in the terminal. >> You hear that? >> Huh? >> Her husband works. >> Yeah, I know. She can't You can't come here. >> Yeah, I know. I know. I'm just saying that. You're going to see the same car coming back. >> I know. >> It's my daughter It's my daughter. She's going to come and pick him up. >> I know. It's registered to your husband, yeah, I know. >> Yeah, so she's going to come back with this car so she can pick up her dad because we have the same car. >> We're not looking for you. They're just I'm just letting you know that they're not going to issue another citation. You can fly out here, anything else like that. The reason You understand why this is happening, right? Look, I'm not saying you're a bad lady. >> I'm not bad at all. >> You made a mistake. That's it. >> Yeah, but the thing is you could have told me like get a lawyer or something. >> I did. I read you >> with three. I'm with my mom with three. >> I I >> I work. I work. Like >> It really >> done anything in my >> It wouldn't have mattered. I know. I know. That's why I was disappointed. I was surprised. >> Okay, take care. >> All right. Be safe. >> She was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, unlawful possession of a stolen credit or debit card, and petty theft. She entered a pre-trial intervention program, which she completed on August 5th, 2026, and the charges were dismissed on August 18th, 2026. Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don't forget to like and subscribe.

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