September 22, 2005 Update
Caribou Coffee, 3495 Rochester, 9/13, 1740 hrs.
Complainant reported subject came into store and switched 4 old coffee cups, for 4 new ones that were on the counter, concealed them in a bag he was carrying, and left. He is described as a W/M, 40, 6’2, 200, brown hair, wearing business attire.
Wireless Giant, 380 W. 14 Mile, 9/12, 1544 hrs.
Complainant reported two subjects approached her kiosk and asked questions about phone service. When she went to help another customer, one of the subjects reached over the counter and stole a cell phone. Both then departed. He is described as a B/M, 25, dark clothing, ponytail hair and a beard.
CVS, 2963 E. Big Beaver, 9/21, 1535 hrs.
Complainant reported observing 29-year-old male from Roseville and his companion, a 37-year-old male from Troy who was in a wheel chair, steal an over-the-counter medication. The 29 year old placed the item between his friend's lap and side of the wheel chair. After they paid for a prescription, they left and the alarms went off. They claimed they thought the item had been paid for. The item was recovered. Complainant stated they have been in the store in the past and she suspected them of stealing then. They were dropped off by one of the subject's girlfriend who was arrested for retail fraud yesterday. She drove away while they were inside. They originally claimed they had walked, but eventually admitted being driven by the female. Both were warned not to return.
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