Authorities say a man faked a heart attack inside a Wal-Mart store in
Lake Wales, Florida, so his friend could steal toys, including a motorized Barbie car.
While the diversion proved initially successful, the pair were arrested
on Tuesday on grand theft charges when they were linked to the crime via
surveillance footage.
The Polk County, Florida Sheriff's office say Tarus Scott, 30, and
Genard Dupree, 27, walked through the store together.
Deputies say Scott then filled a shopping cart with a motorized power wheel Barbie car, Leap Frog tablet and a Barbie Glam vacation house, worth $369.94. Video surveillance shows Dupree make his way to the exit where he then faked a heart attack, clutching his chest and falling to the floor. As concerned citizens checked on him, Scott is seen walking out of the store with the cart filled with stolen goods.
Dupree’s heart trouble lasted 44 seconds before
he was able to get to his feet and amble out. He then met up with Scott
in the parking lot and the pair drove away, although it didn't take
long for deputies to catch up with them. The men have long arrest
records, and Scott had recently been released from prison after serving
10 years for armed robbery. Both men now face new charges.
Deputies say Scott then filled a shopping cart with a motorized power wheel Barbie car, Leap Frog tablet and a Barbie Glam vacation house, worth $369.94. Video surveillance shows Dupree make his way to the exit where he then faked a heart attack, clutching his chest and falling to the floor. As concerned citizens checked on him, Scott is seen walking out of the store with the cart filled with stolen goods.
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