CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Two people were arrested in separate Walmart theft investigations over the weekend in Cape Coral, including a woman accused of trying to leave the store with nearly $780 in unpaid merchandise and a man accused of using discarded receipts to fraudulently return items for cash.
Yohanka Lopez Borrego, 52, was arrested on Saturday after Walmart Asset Prevention caught her trying to leave the store with $779.88 worth of merchandise, including a bicycle, clothing, accessories, craft items, and health and fitness products, according to the Cape Coral Police Department.
Police said that when Lopez Borrego was asked about the bike, she said that she intended to take it for a “test ride” around the parking lot before paying for it.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)
Yohanka Lopez Borrego mugshot
On Sunday, the Walmart Asset Prevention team caught another retail theft suspect, who was identified as 46-year-old Aaron Wilmore. According to CCPD, Wilmore was seen picking up discarded receipts in the parking lot and using them to fraudulently return items for cash.
Police said Wilmore hid additional merchandise, including men’s jewelry, before leaving the store without paying. The merchandise was valued at $150.21, and Wilmore reportedly had already obtained $80.02 through the fraudulent returns.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)
Aaron Wilmore mugshot
Wilmore is facing charges of petit theft and fraud, and Lopez Borrego is facing a grand theft charge.
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