As usual, the Christmas Season has brought out the best, and worst, in people again this year. I know I have been extremely busy for weeks now, and this week has been no exception.

In Witchita, KS, two female shoplifters used a stun gun on Walmart loss prevention agents who apphrehended them for shoplifting a cart full of clothing.

In Fort Meyers, FL, two shoplifters were caught shoplifting hundreds of bottles of lotions and gel from Bath & Body Works stores across Florida. Police estimate the pair stole around $80,000.00 during their spree.

In Denver, CO, fleeing shoplifters Julie Skelly, 34, and Dustin Hyatt, 31, ran over a Walmart employee’s foot while escaping in a pickup truck. The two were later arrested with over $2500.00 in stolen merchandise in their possession.

In Gilbert, AZ, Kentucky Fried Chicken employee Melissa Kess is charged with stealing a customer’s credit card. She and her boyfriend then used the card to make multiple purchases at area businesses.

In Bowling Green, KY, a shoplifting suspect grabbed a pair of scissors in the loss prevention office and threatened the LP agent with them. She is now charged with second degree burglary for her trouble. (Just a side note here; that’s why we teach LP agents to make sure anything that can be used as a weapon is out of reach when we bring a shoplifter into the office for processing.)

In Dover, DE, 22-year-old Christopher Russom stole cologne from a local Sears, and then attempted to lead police on a high speed chase. Police noted his license info, stopped pursuing, and then went to his home and arrested him. He was charged with multiple charges.

In Palm Beach, FL, an accused shoplifter pushed and bit the store manager at a Publix where he had just attempted to steal $38.00 worth of merchandise.

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