Thief Fakes Heart Attack So Friend Can Steal Toys
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LAKE WALES (CBSMiami/AP) — Looking at your credit card statement after holiday shopping would probably give you a heart attack. But what about faking a heart attack to steal toys during the holiday season?
Authorities said that's exactly what one thief so his associate could steal toys at a Wal-Mart.
The men — 30-year-old Tarus Scott and 27-year-old Genard Dupree — were arrested Tuesday on grand theft charges.
The Polk County Sheriff's office says the men filled a shopping cart a motorized power wheel Barbie car, Leap Frog tablet and a Barbie Glam vacation house. They walked through the store together.
Video surveillance shows Dupree lay on the floor near the store entrance, clutching his chest. As concerned citizens checked on him, Scott walked out of the store with the cart. Once Scott was outside Dupree got up and walked out. They left in a silver SUV, but deputies caught up with them.
It's not known whether they have attorneys.
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