A Mississippi police officer was arrested and dropped at the station in her personal police cruiser after getting caught shoplifting sneakers in uniform.
Robin Conner, 33, was on responsibility earlier this week when she went to a Dicks Sporting Items in Columbus.
Conner tried on a pair of $140 sneakers, then tried to depart the shop whereas nonetheless sporting them.
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry informed The Dispatch that he responded to the scene himself.
“An worker noticed them and detained the officer and referred to as 911,” Daughtry mentioned. “911, understanding it was an officer, referred to as the (shift supervisor) and so they notified us. Myself, the assistant chief and the captain over patrol all responded.”
“We’re placing her in jail,” Daughtry mentioned. “It’s embarrassing for the division, however we’re going to deal with her like we might anyone else.”
CPD will likely be dealing with the case.
“I don’t see there’s any battle of curiosity,” Daughtry mentioned. “If it was a serious case we might flip it over to a different company, however it is a misdemeanor and it’s just about minimize and dried.”
The Blaze stories, “Conner was booked into the Lowndes County Grownup Detention Heart, charged with misdemeanor shoplifting for stealing items price lower than $1,000, and given a $862 surety bond. She is scheduled to look in courtroom on April 4.”
Although she was initially positioned on administrative depart, however the Columbus Metropolis Council voted unanimously on Thursday to fireplace her.
