TULSA, Okla. — Two people were arrested Monday afternoon, October 26, following an alleged organized retail theft at a Kohl’s store near 71st Street and Garnett Road.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, store employees observed two individuals selecting merchandise valued at more than $1,700 at approximately 3 p.m.
Surveillance footage reportedly showed 39-year-old Marco Barnett and 40-year-old Carina Maldonado selecting clothing before entering fitting rooms. Police said the pair emerged wearing some of the merchandise while concealing additional items inside backpacks.
The two then allegedly left the store without paying and entered an SUV waiting outside.
Tulsa Police officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During their investigation, officers determined that the SUV driver was unaware of the alleged theft.
According to police, Barnett admitted to the theft and confirmed that the driver had no knowledge of what had occurred inside the store.
Barnett and Maldonado were taken into custody and booked into the Tulsa County Jail on the following complaints:
  • Conspiracy to Commit a Felony After Former Conviction of a Felony
  • Organized Retail Crime After Former Conviction of a Felony
  • Larceny from a Retailer After Former Conviction of a Felony
All charges are allegations. Both individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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