{"id":72215,"date":"2026-11-07T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72215"},"modified":"2026-11-07T05:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:56:35","slug":"park-rapids-walmart-woman-charged-in-2669-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/park-rapids-walmart-woman-charged-in-2669-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Park Rapids Walmart: Woman Charged in $2,669 Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARK RAPIDS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Detroit Lakes woman faces two felony charges after allegedly leaving Park Rapids Walmart with more than $2,600 in unpaid merchandise.<\/p>\n

Angela Elizabeth Johnson, 40, of Detroit Lakes<\/strong>, is charged with third-degree burglary and felony theft in Hubbard County District Court.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, investigators reviewed three transactions involving Walmart’s Scan & Go checkout system.<\/p>\n

Police allege Johnson took merchandise valued at a combined $2,669.43<\/strong> on March 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

Police Investigate Multiple Walmart Theft Reports<\/h2>\n

The investigation began April 30, when Park Rapids police reviewed four reported theft incidents involving Johnson.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Walmart security provided information about three transactions on March 30.<\/p>\n

Investigators also learned Johnson had previously received a trespass notice banning her from Walmart stores.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Johnson signed the notice June 26, 2025, and the ban was effective for two years.<\/p>\n

First Transaction Involves $1,868 in Merchandise<\/h2>\n

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage showing Johnson approaching a register with a shopping cart full of merchandise.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Johnson had Walmart’s Scan & Go application open on her cellphone.<\/p>\n

She allegedly scanned a checkout barcode but did not complete payment for the full cart.<\/p>\n

Instead, Johnson reportedly paid for water, lemonade, and grass seed.<\/p>\n

Police allege she then left with additional merchandise worth $1,868.43<\/strong> that had not been purchased.<\/p>\n

Second Transaction Adds Another $507<\/h2>\n

During a second transaction, Johnson allegedly approached a register and scanned the Scan & Go barcode.<\/p>\n

According to investigators, she contacted a checkout employee who canceled the transaction.<\/p>\n

Johnson then reportedly reopened the application and scanned the barcode again.<\/p>\n

However, the complaint alleges she never completed the payment process.<\/p>\n

After the register timed out, Johnson allegedly left with $507.50<\/strong> in unpaid merchandise.<\/p>\n

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A Detroit Lakes woman faces two felony charges after allegedly leaving Park Rapids Walmart with more than $2,600 in unpaid merchandise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Third Transaction Involves Unscanned Items<\/h2>\n

Police also reviewed surveillance footage of a third transaction that same day.<\/p>\n

Johnson allegedly attempted to use Scan & Go before a store employee canceled the transaction.<\/p>\n

She then purchased a soda and an energy drink.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Johnson reopened the application and scanned additional merchandise in her cart.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege she paid for some items but left with other merchandise that had not been scanned.<\/p>\n

The unpaid merchandise from that transaction was valued at $293.50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Three Transactions Total $2,669.43<\/h2>\n

Investigators calculated the alleged unpaid merchandise from the three transactions as follows:<\/p>\n