Topline: A repeat offender with a history of retail theft was apprehended in connection to a Walmart shoplifting incident in North Versailles, while his accomplice cooperated with the police.
Published: March 13, 2023 10:00 am ET
Randy Shaw
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North Versailles, PA (PPP)— Two individuals were apprehended in connection to a retail theft at Walmart on February 24th, 2023. David Moore and Deshawnde West were caught on camera concealing items in plastic Walmart bags in the houseware section of the store. They then moved to the GM self-checkout section and under-scanned multiple items, attempting to conceal towels. The pair were seen leaving the store without paying for any of the items they had taken.
Upon arriving on the scene, Officer E. Williams #104 found that one of the suspects, Deshawnde West, was cooperative and did not have any outstanding warrants. She was advised that she would receive charges via summons. David Moore, on the other hand, fled on foot and was later located in a Great Clips Salon. Moore was found to have an active warrant out of the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear, five prior convictions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. He was taken into custody and transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
Name: David Lawrence Moore
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Agency: North Versailles Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-11
Docket Number: MJ-05211-CR-0000068-2023
Date Filed: February 24, 2023
Criminal Charges
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, F3
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, S
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 2/24/2023 at 1530 hours, I, Officer E. Willlams #104 responded to 100 Walmart Drive (Walmart) in reference ta a retail theft that just occurred. After arriving on scene, Loss prevention-associate ████████████ advised that he viewed two females on the store camera system conceal several items in the houseware section of the store in plastlc Walmart bags. At this time, these two females made their way to the GM self-checkout section. While they were at self-checkout, they were under scanning mulliple items, and attempted to conceal towels. At this time, they were observed walking through all final points of sale without paying for these store items. While they were making their way to the exit, one suspect later identified as David Moore fled on foot towards Great Clips, the other suspect was identified as Deshawnde West she remained on scene and was cooperative.
West was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/ prior retail thefts, results indicated that she did not have any wants/warrants, however she has 1 prior conviction for retail theft. She was advised that she will be receiving her charges via summons.
While checking the area, Moore was located inside the Great Clips Salon. At this time, he was detained. David Moore was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/prior retail thefts, results indicated that he has an active warrant out of Beaver County Sheriff Office for failure to appear, he also has 5 prior convlctions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. Moore was taken into custody, and ultlmately transported to the ACJ.
The total loss was $255.52 All items were recovered and returned back to Walmart.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: March 13, 2023 10:00 am ET
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North Versailles, PA (PPP)— Two individuals were apprehended in connection to a retail theft at Walmart on February 24th, 2023. David Moore and Deshawnde West were caught on camera concealing items in plastic Walmart bags in the houseware section of the store. They then moved to the GM self-checkout section and under-scanned multiple items, attempting to conceal towels. The pair were seen leaving the store without paying for any of the items they had taken.
Upon arriving on the scene, Officer E. Williams #104 found that one of the suspects, Deshawnde West, was cooperative and did not have any outstanding warrants. She was advised that she would receive charges via summons. David Moore, on the other hand, fled on foot and was later located in a Great Clips Salon. Moore was found to have an active warrant out of the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear, five prior convictions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. He was taken into custody and transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
Name: David Lawrence Moore
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Agency: North Versailles Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-11
Docket Number: MJ-05211-CR-0000068-2023
Date Filed: February 24, 2023
Criminal Charges
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, F3
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, S
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 2/24/2023 at 1530 hours, I, Officer E. Willlams #104 responded to 100 Walmart Drive (Walmart) in reference ta a retail theft that just occurred. After arriving on scene, Loss prevention-associate ████████████ advised that he viewed two females on the store camera system conceal several items in the houseware section of the store in plastlc Walmart bags. At this time, these two females made their way to the GM self-checkout section. While they were at self-checkout, they were under scanning mulliple items, and attempted to conceal towels. At this time, they were observed walking through all final points of sale without paying for these store items. While they were making their way to the exit, one suspect later identified as David Moore fled on foot towards Great Clips, the other suspect was identified as Deshawnde West she remained on scene and was cooperative.
West was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/ prior retail thefts, results indicated that she did not have any wants/warrants, however she has 1 prior conviction for retail theft. She was advised that she will be receiving her charges via summons.
While checking the area, Moore was located inside the Great Clips Salon. At this time, he was detained. David Moore was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/prior retail thefts, results indicated that he has an active warrant out of Beaver County Sheriff Office for failure to appear, he also has 5 prior convlctions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. Moore was taken into custody, and ultlmately transported to the ACJ.
The total loss was $255.52 All items were recovered and returned back to Walmart.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Repeat Offender Arrested in Walmart Theft; Accomplice Cooperates with Police
A repeat offender with a history of retail theft was apprehended in connection to a Walmart shoplifting incident in North Versailles, while his accomplice cooperated with the police.
By Randy Shaw
Published: March 13, 2023 10:00 am ET
Photo credit: Paul Brennan / Pixabay
North Versailles, PA (PPP)— Two individuals were apprehended in connection to a retail theft at Walmart on February 24th, 2023. David Moore and Deshawnde West were caught on camera concealing items in plastic Walmart bags in the houseware section of the store. They then moved to the GM self-checkout section and under-scanned multiple items, attempting to conceal towels. The pair were seen leaving the store without paying for any of the items they had taken.
Upon arriving on the scene, Officer E. Williams #104 found that one of the suspects, Deshawnde West, was cooperative and did not have any outstanding warrants. She was advised that she would receive charges via summons. David Moore, on the other hand, fled on foot and was later located in a Great Clips Salon. Moore was found to have an active warrant out of the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear, five prior convictions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. He was taken into custody and transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
Name: David Lawrence Moore
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Agency: North Versailles Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-11
Docket Number: MJ-05211-CR-0000068-2023
Date Filed: February 24, 2023
Criminal Charges
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, F3
- Retail Theft – Take Mdse, S
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 2/24/2023 at 1530 hours, I, Officer E. Willlams #104 responded to 100 Walmart Drive (Walmart) in reference ta a retail theft that just occurred. After arriving on scene, Loss prevention-associate ████████████ advised that he viewed two females on the store camera system conceal several items in the houseware section of the store in plastlc Walmart bags. At this time, these two females made their way to the GM self-checkout section. While they were at self-checkout, they were under scanning mulliple items, and attempted to conceal towels. At this time, they were observed walking through all final points of sale without paying for these store items. While they were making their way to the exit, one suspect later identified as David Moore fled on foot towards Great Clips, the other suspect was identified as Deshawnde West she remained on scene and was cooperative.
West was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/ prior retail thefts, results indicated that she did not have any wants/warrants, however she has 1 prior conviction for retail theft. She was advised that she will be receiving her charges via summons.
While checking the area, Moore was located inside the Great Clips Salon. At this time, he was detained. David Moore was run via NCIC for wants/warrants/prior retail thefts, results indicated that he has an active warrant out of Beaver County Sheriff Office for failure to appear, he also has 5 prior convlctions for retail theft as an adult, and one adjudication as a minor. Moore was taken into custody, and ultlmately transported to the ACJ.
The total loss was $255.52 All items were recovered and returned back to Walmart.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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