Five Baltimore Residents Arrested In Significant Shoplifting Ring At Rehoboth Outlets

Rehoboth Beach – The Delaware State Police have arrested five Baltimore residents for felony Shoplifting and felony Conspiracy charges after they were located by police and found to be in possession of hundreds of stolen clothing items.

The investigation began yesterday at approximately 6:07 pm when DSP troopers were called to the Polo/Ralph Lauren Outlet in the Midway Outlets after it was reported two black females were observed removing anti-theft devices from various items of clothing and fleeing the store. These persons were witnessed committing the act by patrons and employees.

An employee from the Carter’s Outlet had reported to police that they observed the fleeing suspects enter silver Buick Century with Maryland registration. Additionally, they informed police that this vehicle was occupied with several other persons.

A trooper on patrol had heard the description of the suspect vehicle and shortly afterward located the vehicle in the parking lot of the McDonalds on Coastal Hwy and John J Williams Hwy. Several occupants were inside and when the trooper contacted them they immediately observed numerous items of clothing inside the vehicle.

All persons were detained and as a result of further investigative techniques they were found to have shoplifted items from Gymboree, J Crew, Old Navy, Vans, Polo, Osh Kosh, Children’s Place, Carters and Pac Sun. The amount of stolen property is estimated to be several thousand dollars.

The following persons were arrested:
Kendall A. Glover, 29 of Baltimore
Sakiesha S. McKeever, 21 of Baltimore
Erica S. Wheeler, 20 of Baltimore
Shanell S. McKeever, 19 of Baltimore
Chantia A. West, 23 of Baltimore

All were committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of secured bail. Any media who wished to view the stolen items can contact Sgt. Bushweller prior to 11:20 am this morning. They items are currently at Troop 7 in Lewes. No mug shots are available.