July 15, 2005 Update

Oakland Mall Marshall Fields at 500 W 14 Mile
Loss prevention officers observed a 51-year-old female from Detroit purchase $207.76 worth of items. She handed the bag containing the items to her 16-year-old granddaughter, but retained the receipt. She picked up three identical items and presented them with the receipt from the original purchase to a cashier for a refund. She obtained the refund, but when she observed the LPO approaching, she dumped the cash and left the store. The 16 year old and her younger sister, who was also present, were turned over to their father who responded to the scene to pick them up. Charges pending.