A girl allegedly defecated in a retailer to distract workers whereas her alleged male confederate stole gadgets as a part of a weird theft, authorities say.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace shared an X submit in January, detailing the incident that came about round midday on Dec. 18, 2024 at a Household Greenback retailer at 2170 Bailey Street in Mulberry, Fla.
The suspects, later recognized as Tina Joyce and Nikevee Curry, “performed completely different roles as they conspired of their retail theft. Very completely different roles,” the Jan. 9 submit learn.
In keeping with the PCSO, Curry, 36, allegedly stole $500 price of cleansing merchandise akin to “Acquire, Tide, and Clorox merchandise” whereas Joyce, 57, “brought about a distraction for workers by utilizing the restroom…with out going to the restroom. The ground was her restroom. And an worker needed to clear that…stuff up.”
Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace
“We….child you not,” the submit continued.
The PCSO added that the lady left the Household Greenback retailer in a white Ford van.
They had been dubbed by the division as “Mr. Clear” and “Ms. Dookie.”
Video confirmed the suspects roaming the shop individually, with Curry showing on surveillance footage pushing a purchasing cart stuffed with merchandise. Moments later, Joyce was seen strolling in the identical route.
Hashtags included within the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace tweet stated “#HeMadeACleanGetaway,” whereas noting “#SheCantReallySayTheSame.”
Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace
The sheriff’s workplace additionally said “#SheWasntSuspectNumberTwoForNothing.”
Joyce was arrested and charged with felony petit theft on Feb. 18 earlier than she was launched on $5,000 bail Feb. 28. Curry, who was beforehand arrested for theft and parole violation in 2023, continues to be wished in reference to the alleged crime.
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Curry was additionally arrested for battery by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace on Dec. 21, 2024, the place he stays in custody.
A spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace tells PEOPLE, “As soon as he’s launched from there, he needs to be delivered to Polk County.”