Woman attempts to leave store with unpaid items in cart

California, MD – On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5:54 p.m., Tpr. R. Geyer responded to Wal-Mart for a reported theft. 

Tpr. Geyer made contact with the loss prevention officer, who advised that he observed Crystal Haley Tippet, 28, of Lexington Park, place items into a used Wal-Mart bag.  The loss prevention officer then watched Ms. Tippet pass all points of sale and walk towards the exit. 

She was charged with Theft Less Than $100 and issued a Notice Not to Trespass.  Ms. Tippet was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft: Less than $1,000 and a “Notice Not to Trespass” and released on scene.