12-02-2025
Alleged serial shoplifter banned from every Walmart in the USA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A serial shoplifter has gotten herself banned from every Walmart in the United States of America due to her history of stealing from the company, Memphis Police say.
Ashley Cross, 37, is charged with criminal trespass and theft of merchandise less than $1,000. She is being held in jail on a $7,500 bond.
Officers say they responded to Walmart in Whitehaven on 5255 Elvis Presley Boulevard around 3:40 p.m. regarding a shoplifter/misdemeanor call. Two women were accused of stealing from the store.
One of the ladies was identified as Ashley Cross, who police say is a well-known shoplifter. Police say Cross was captured on camera using an old watch barcode battery to scan all her items for $1 while using the self-checkout machine.
According to reports, Cross stole 11 packs of Ramen Noodles, women's boots, blue jeans, and a t-shirt from Walmart, totaling $137.34.
Cross is on the Authorization of Agency list meaning she is not allowed into any Walmart location in the United States due to her previous shoplifting encounters.
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Police say the other suspect was also caught on camera using the same watch barcode to scan her items for $1.
The woman is accused of stealing a backpack, two bras, a lash kit, and a car accessory, totaling $57.86. She received a misdemeanor citation for theft of property.
Ashley Cross was committed in jail and is due in court on February 19 at 9 a.m.
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