Just before 8:30 pm on Sunday, February 13th, Galesburg Police responded to Walmart for attempted retail theft. A female subject was caught by Asset Protection Employees failing to scan numerous items at a time at a self-checkout station. The female, identified as 67-year old Shirley Shores of Knoxville, was arrested for felony retail theft at Walmart back in October of last year, according to police reports. Shores attempted to steal over $150 worth of goods on Sunday.
Security video confirmed the attempted theft. Shores was cooperative and voluntarily signed an agreement banning her from the store. She was charged with Retail Theft of less than $300.