- November 23, 2024
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But wait, there's more: Then the petty thieves threw bottles at bystanders; and then their cars got towed; and then the cops found weed in their possession ...
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
Dec. 1
Thelma and Louise, and their buddies Fric and Frac
2:23 a.m. -- 1500 Block of Granada Boulevard. Trespassers/Narcotics. The store manager witnessed four women stashing multiple clothing and baby items into their purses, although their carts were filled with other items. As soon as they noticed the manager watching them, they stopped heading for the exit and ditched the items in the domestic section, according to the report. The four individuals then exited the store yelling and screaming obscenities at the manager, before getting into two vehicles.
While driving away, two of the individuals threw items at two witnesses standing outside, hitting one of them in the stomach with an alcoholic beverage. The manager didn’t press charges.
Police officers pulled over the vehicles and the individuals admitted to getting into an altercation at the store. The vehicles were rented from Alamo Rent A Car, and since the person they were rented to wasn’t present, the company had its property towed.
While searching one of the vehicles, police found a “hand-rolled cigarette (that) contained a green leafy substance consistent with cannabis.” Police also found undergarments, clothing and electronic equipment, leading police to believe the individuals were part of a “retail theft ring.”
The individual in possession of the cannabis was placed under arrest and given a notice to appear.
Dec. 2
First the bathroom, then the water bottles
5:48 p.m. -- 200 Block of Granada Boulevard. Shoplifting. A store employee witnessed the defendant enter the store and walk into the restroom. A few minutes later, the employee saw the defendant exit the restroom and walk to the beverage cooler. The defendant took two bottles of water from the cooler, looked around to see if anyone was watching, and then concealed the bottles in his jacket.
The defendant then walked past the cash registers and exited the store without paying. The employee confronted the defendant outside the store and held him until law enforcement arrived.
The defendant told police he “forgot” to pay for the bottles of water, which cost $3.74, and offered to pay for them. The store declined the offer and indicated it wanted to pursue charges. The defendant was transported to Volusia County Branch Jail.
