VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were indicted following an investigation into a multi-city retail theft ring which totaled over $1.6 million in losses, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Police revealed the investigation begin on Jan. 17, 2024, after a high-value theft occurred at a Virginia Beach Walmart and an undisclosed location in Norfolk within 30 minutes. Suspects bypassed secured electronics cages to steal approximately $40,000 in Apple products and gaming consoles.
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Through forensic evidence, Alexander Newman, 24, of Chesapeake was identified. Walmart’s regional investigators linked Newman to Tony McClease, 35, of Norfolk.
The investigation unveiled a systematic pattern of thefts which dated back to December 2023 and spanned multiple jurisdictions, including Roxboro, Yorktown, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Henrico County…