The Bunker Blog

A couple in Pasco, WA was caught using a doll and stroller to conceal DVD’s and other merchandise. Police arrested Jocelyn Giles and James Doty after they were observed concealing the merchandise in a Costco store.  Police also siezed their car from the parking lot, and are getting a search warrant so they can determine if there is more stolen merchandise in the vehicle. 

At least they weren’t using a real baby! Still, they had over $800.00 in stolen merchandise in the stroller when police stopped them. Police have also stated that the couple have sold stolen merchandise on Craigslist and eBay in the past. If this is so, then it appears they simply cut out the middle man (Fence), and were running the entire operation themselves. 

This is just one example of many of how boosters come up with creative ways to steal in hopes of not attracting the attention of store loss prevention agents. Apparently, they weren’t aware of the fact that this ploy is by no means new, and loss prevention agents are pretty good at telling the difference between a real baby and a doll. We’re observant like that.

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Police in Florida arrested 18 suspects in connection with a theft ring that was stealing from retailers and then selling the merchandise on eBay and at flea markets. These people are accused of stealing between 60 and 100 million dollars!

18 arrested in shoplifting ring bust
According to police, these people were getting up to $4500.00 per trip, and were taking an average of 3 minutes to get the goods and get out.

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