Woman steals over $800 from Walmart
A Gallup woman was arrested after she stole a multitude of everyday household items from a local Walmart.
On Aug. 4, around 7:30 am, Gallup Police Officer Vincent Thompson was dispatched to the Walmart at 1650 W. Maloney Ave. Metro Dispatch told Thompson that the suspect, a woman who was later identified as Nariah Garcia, was wearing a black top, camouflage pants, white shoes, and a pink hat.
According to his report, Thompson found Garcia, 23, at the Rio West Mall entrance. He allegedly saw three full bags in a Walmart cart. Garcia said she’d bought the items at Walmart, but that she’d lost the receipt.
Thompson drove Garcia back to Walmart in his patrol vehicle, and they met with a Walmart Asset Protection Officer. The officer said she had video footage of Garcia walking into the store around 6:45 am. The officer said Garcia was dressed the same, except she was wearing a tan hat and white shoes when she walked into the store.
Garcia reportedly ran out of the store’s fire exit with the items she stole.
Thompson had Garcia return all the items she stole, including the black shoes she was wearing.
In total, Garcia reportedly stole over $800 worth of merchandise from the Walmart. The items included a large tent, a black Athletics bag, a gray Ozark hydration pack, a black duffle bag, slippers, two dresses, a set of shampoo and conditioner, three perfume bottles, body lotion, lip balm, hair dye, several thongs, a few bras, a couple shirts, the pink hat, some Claire’s jewelry, lounge pants, some shorts, makeup removal towelettes, body conditioner and sprays, a red bandana, and a pack of Q-tips.
Garcia was charged with larceny. Her arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 25.
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