On February 26, 2011 deputies responded to the Wal-Mart store in California, Md., for a report of a theft in progress.

A lookout was broadcast for a male leaving the store pushing a cart of items which he had not paid for. ย The suspect left the store prior to the arrival of deputies but a detailed description of the suspect was provided to the deputies by Wal-Martโ€™s loss prevention officers. ย 

The suspect later identified as Craig Andrew Kennedy, 46 of California, Md., was located a short distance from the store. ย The loss prevention officers identified Kennedy as the individual who committed the theft. ย Kennedy was arrest and charged with theft scheme and theft.