GEORGIA — Police in Georgia say they’ve arrested a woman accused of hiding nearly $900 worth of stolen merchandise inside a baby stroller during a retail theft incident captured on body-camera video.
According to reports shared by Atlanta Rap News, officers confronted the woman after she allegedly concealed multiple store items beneath a baby blanket and attempted to leave the store without paying. The footage shows officers inspecting the stroller and uncovering the hidden merchandise, which police later confirmed was taken from a nearby retailer.
Officers Recover $900 in Stolen Goods
Police said the stolen items, valued at approximately $900, were fully recovered during the stop. No injuries or physical altercations were reported, and the woman was detained without incident.
Authorities have not released the woman’s name but confirmed that charges related to theft and concealment of merchandise are being filed. The case remains under investigation as officials work to determine whether the suspect is connected to other retail thefts in the area.
Retail Theft on the Rise
Local police have noted an uptick in organized shoplifting cases involving creative concealment methods. Officers say thieves increasingly use baby strollers, shopping carts, and oversized handbags to smuggle unpaid merchandise past registers…