Target shoplifter gets busted by cops after stealing TV – only to return it to steal a more expensive one: ‘Don’t wanna f-king go to jail’
Target shoplifter gets busted by cops after stealing TV – only to return it to steal a more expensive one: ‘I don’t want f–king to go to jail’
- The as-yet unidentified man was caught by security personnel at a Target store in Atlanta, Georgia, stealing a TV – before returning moments later to get another
- After security personnel managed to apprehend a police officer, the man began to flee and bodycam footage captured the moment when the officer made the arrest
- The man tries to fight back and tells the officer: ‘I didn’t do anything, I don’t want me to go to jail’
Dramatic footage captured the moment a Target shoplifter was caught by police after stealing a TV, only to return to steal a more expensive one.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was caught stealing a TV from a target in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday.
Store employees stopped a police officer after the suspect returned brazenly after the initial theft. The agent waited outside with security and approached the man as he left the store with the second stolen TV set.
Bodycam footage shows how the officer sprints after the suspect with a drawn taser and tackles him in the parking lot.
The suspect pleaded guilty to shoplifting and assault.
The man, who has not yet been identified, had been trying to steal a second TV when he was caught
The footage shows the agent standing outside the Target store approaching the man as he tries to leave with a large television.
With his taser already out, the suspect turns and flees back into the store before finding himself again and exiting the other exit.
Still holding his Taser, the officer manages to pin the man to the ground after dramatically lunging at the man in the parking lot.
The man begins to fight back, yelling, “I didn’t do anything. Please stop man, I don’t want to fucking go to jail.’
Dashcam footage from the arresting officer’s car shows the two wrestling on the floor outside the store.
After two minutes, backup arrives to assist the officer in the arrest.
The video then cuts back to the bodycam footage and you can hear the man screaming, “Please stop man, I need to get to a hospital.” before screaming in pain.
The arresting officer was reported to have suffered only minor injuries during the altercation.
The arresting officer was reported to have suffered only minor injuries during the altercation
The suspect was charged with felony shoplifting and felony obstruction following the incident
In a statement, the City of Atlanta Police Department said: “On August 7, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an Atlanta police officer was on his way to a call when he was stopped by Target security outside the Caroline Street Target.
The guard said that a suspect stole a television from the store and returned a short time later to take another.
The officer waited outside with the security guard and approached the man as he left with the second TV.
Upon seeing the officer, the suspect ran away. The officers gave chase and caught the man just outside the store.
The suspect, pictured here, fought back with the arresting officer for several minutes until reinforcements arrived
The suspect fought with the officer for several minutes until reinforcements arrived and he was taken into custody.
The officer and suspect sustained minor abrasions during the altercation.
“This is a great example of how quickly things can change for our officers and how important it is for our officers to be prepared for anything they may encounter on duty.
“The officer’s training paid off and he remained calm and collected despite the suspect’s repeated attempts to overpower him during the fight.”