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18 hours ago
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2 arrested, found with over $3k worth of stolen items, ‘evidence of identity theft,' and meth
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were arrested earlier this week in what the Austin Police Department called a 'shoplifting blitz' operation. Officers 'conducted a proactive shoplifting blitz operation' near Lakeline Mall on Tuesday, according to a press release from APD. During the operation, APD responded to a report that two people were removing security devices from unpaid merchandise and hiding the items while inside Kohl's. Store employees told police that the two people hid several items in reusable shopping bags and a purse. Police saw the suspects leave the store with the stolen items and then get into a black Tesla. Shortly after, they were taken into custody. APD said officers recovered around $1,600 worth of merchandise that had been stolen from Kohl's, and about $2,000 worth of goods that had been stolen earlier in the day from H-E-B and Home Depot, as well as stolen items from a Buda Walmart. Officers also discovered evidence of identity theft and fraud, as well as methamphetamine, according to the release. Ada Johnson, 43, and Daryl Johnson, 44, were arrested and charged in connection to the thefts, and additional charges are pending, according to APD. Ada Johnson was charged with theft with two prior convictions, which is a state jail felony, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, which is also a state jail felony. Daryl Johnson was charged with theft, a Class A misdemeanor. Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or by calling 512-472-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Suspects charged for stealing over $3K of items in Austin, Buda: APD
The Brief Two people were arrested and charged for stealing items totaling over $3,000 APD officials conducted a "shoplifting blitz" in the Lakeline Mall area Additional charges are pending AUSTIN, Texas - Two people were arrested following a shopping blitz by the Austin Police Department. In total, over $3,000 worth of items were stolen from various stores. Officials conducted a "shoplifting blitz" operation in the Lakeline Mall area. This operation was conducted as an ongoing effort to help local retailers to stop shoplifting. The backstory On Tuesday, June 3, around 12:50 p.m., officers responded to a report at Kohl's, at 11111 Lakeline Blvd., regarding two people who were removing security tags and unpaid hiding merch while in the store. When officers arrived, they spoke with store employees, who told them the suspects hid several items in reusable shopping bags and a woman's purse. Officers then found the suspects as they left the store with the stolen items. The suspects got into a black Tesla with the stolen merch and were then taken into custody. About $1,600 worth of merch was stolen from Kohl's. They also found several other stolen items worth around $2,000 that were taken from H-E-B and Home Depot on the same day. There were even stolen items from a Walmart in Buda a few days prior. Officers also found evidence of identity theft and fraud, as well as meth. Ada Johnson was charged with theft with two prior convictions and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Daryl Johnson was charged with theft. Additional charges are pending for both suspects. Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or by calling 512-472-8477. The Source Information from the Austin Police Department
