Sixty-two-year-old Angie Bigler of West Liberty is facing a fifth-degree felony theft charge following a Walmart investigation involving multiple alleged shoplifting incidents over several months.
According to the Bellefontaine Police Department, Walmart reported 19 separate theft incidents involving Bigler between July and November.
Store asset protection provided officers with surveillance footage and receipts documenting eight of the incidents, totaling $1,113.08 in merchandise.
The items allegedly taken included groceries, clothing, books, household decorations, pet supplies, medications, and other merchandise.
During a police interview, Bigler acknowledged that she had sometimes failed to scan items at checkout.
She was transported to the Logan County Jail and booked on a fifth-degree felony theft charge based on the value of the merchandise in the eight processed incidents.
Walmart plans to provide additional information on the remaining 11 reported incidents.
