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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Police looking for woman accused of leaving Kroger without paying for items
Do you recognize this woman? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beavercreek Police are looking for a woman accused of leaving Kroger without paying for items, according to a social media post. The incident happened on May 17 at the Kroger at the 3100 block of Dayton Xenia Road. TRENDING STORIES: Cheese prank turns into road rage shooting, former Mayo Clinic doctor arrested Dayton issues apology for 'unexpected' fireworks that sparked concerns Kettering Health officials acknowledge impacts of cyber attack are 'extremely frustrating' She allegedly selected items, including paper towels and laundry detergent, and left the store without paying. The department posted a security camera image on its Facebook page. The woman left the scene in a silver Chevrolet Impala. If you can ID her, call Officer Lammert at (937) 426-1225, extension 673. You can also email the officer. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Beavercreek police seek pair in near-$1,000 'barcode switching' theft at Walmart
May 13—Beavercreek police are looking for two people accused of stealing just under $1,000 in merchandise after tampering with barcodes on various products. According to a Beavercreek Police social media post, a man and a woman entered the Walmart at 3360 Pentagon Boulevard on May 2. They selected various products, altered the price barcodes, and proceeded to checkout, ultimately paying $972.42 less than the actual value of the merchandise. The pair then left the store and drove off in a gray Chevrolet Malibu, according to police. Barcode switching as a shoplifting tactic has been around for some time, said Beavercreek Police Captain Scott Molnar, but it does often go underreported. "It's difficult to determine how often individuals engage in this behavior without being caught," Molnar said. "The practice of altering price information, whether through traditional price tags or modern barcodes, is not new." Shoplifting becomes a felony in Ohio when the value of stolen goods becomes more than $1,000. Anyone with information that would help locate the individuals in this theft are asked to contact Officer Worley at (937) 426-1225, extension 154, or by email at worleyc@ While self-checkout lanes can be a challenge for both retailers and law enforcement to handle, advancements in surveillance around retail locations have "significantly helped reduce risks and aid in investigations," Molnar said. Additionally, Beavercreek police have increasingly relied on social media to identify suspects, a strategy that has proven quite successful for the department, Molnar said, with 70% of suspects posted on Facebook identified. "Ultimately, it is up to retailers to decide how far they are willing to go to safeguard their merchandise," Molnar said. "Many have adopted effective technological solutions that provide actionable leads when incidents occur. From our end, we have increasingly relied on social media to ... reinforce the message that theft and related crimes are thoroughly investigated in Beavercreek using every available resource."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Beavercreek police seek pair in near-$1,000 'barcode switching' theft at Walmart
May 13—Beavercreek police are looking for two people accused of stealing just under $1,000 in merchandise after tampering with barcodes on various products. According to a Beavercreek Police social media post, a man and a woman entered the Walmart at 3360 Pentagon Boulevard on May 2. They selected various products, altered the price barcodes, and proceeded to checkout, ultimately paying $972.42 less than the actual value of the merchandise. The pair then left the store and drove off in a gray Chevrolet Malibu, according to police. Barcode switching as a shoplifting tactic has been around for some time, said Beavercreek Police Captain Scott Molnar, but it does often go underreported. "It's difficult to determine how often individuals engage in this behavior without being caught," Molnar said. "The practice of altering price information, whether through traditional price tags or modern barcodes, is not new." Shoplifting becomes a felony in Ohio when the value of stolen goods becomes more than $1,000. Anyone with information that would help locate the individuals in this theft are asked to contact Officer Worley at (937) 426-1225, extension 154, or by email at worleyc@ While self-checkout lanes can be a challenge for both retailers and law enforcement to handle, advancements in surveillance around retail locations have "significantly helped reduce risks and aid in investigations," Molnar said. Additionally, Beavercreek police have increasingly relied on social media to identify suspects, a strategy that has proven quite successful for the department, Molnar said, with 70% of suspects posted on Facebook identified. "Ultimately, it is up to retailers to decide how far they are willing to go to safeguard their merchandise," Molnar said. "Many have adopted effective technological solutions that provide actionable leads when incidents occur. From our end, we have increasingly relied on social media to ... reinforce the message that theft and related crimes are thoroughly investigated in Beavercreek using every available resource."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police looking for man, woman accused of paying $1K less for items after altering barcodes
Do you recognize these two suspects? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beavercreek Police are searching for a man and woman accused of 'altering barcodes' at the Walmart on Pentagon Boulevard, according to a social media post. The incident happened on May 2. TRENDING STORIES: Officers, medics respond to reported shooting in Dayton neighborhood 'Being pushed aside;' Fire department changes ambulance services due to staffing issues Former longtime school administrator learns punishment for child sex crime The department said they went to checkout and paid almost $1,000 less than the actual cost. Beavercreek Police posted the suspects' photos on their Facebook page. They added that the suspects left the store in a gray Chevrolet Malibu. If you know who they are, call Officer Worley at (937) 426-1225, extension 154, or reach out by email. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police looking for 2 men accused of using fake payroll check; can you ID them?
Do you recognize these two men? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Beavercreek police are searching for two men accused of using a fake payroll check, according to a social media post. The incident occurred on May 1 at the Kroger in the 3100 block of Dayton-Xenia Road. TRENDING STORIES: A man wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt allegedly presented the check while the second suspect took a Kroger employee's apron. Beavercreek Police posted security camera images on its Facebook page. Both men left the store in a white SUV with an unknown registration. They are suspected of committing similar offenses throughout the Miami Valley, the department said. If you can identify them, contact Detective McCain at (937) 426-1225, extension 142, or by email. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
