Nassau County retail theft sting leads to 2 arrests

Two people were arrested in Nassau County after Operation Probable Cause, a two-day retail theft sting.

The operation happened on Dec. 19 and 20.

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According to a social media post, 44-year-old Mindy Rupert was arrested on Dec. 19.

Authorities said she was trying to chide about $60 worth of clothing and jewelry in her purse at the Yulee Walmart on State Road 200. Loss prevention staff noticed the hidden items while Rupert made a legitimate purchase.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office found Rupert and searched her car. Inside, deputies found fentanyl.

Rupert now faces charges of petty theft with a prior conviction and felony drug possession.

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On Dec. 20, 44-year-old Jorge Andres Agudelo Chulito was arrested.

NCSO said they responded to the Home Depot on State Road 200 in Yulee regarding a theft in progress.

According to the social media post, Chulito entered the store with an empty cart and left without paying for several things.

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