Topline: A woman accused of shoplifting beauty products from a store claimed that she stole the items to sell and help fund her cancer-stricken mother’s treatment.
Published: May 12, 2023 8:00 am ET
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Melissa Marie Edmonds. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Pixabay.
Name: Melissa Marie Edmonds
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Agency: Brentwood Borough Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-18
Docket Number: MJ-05218-CR-0000107-2023
Date Filed: March 25, 2023
Bail: $5,000
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Felony 3)
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Summary)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 25, 2023, at approximately 11:39 hours 1, Officer Kelly was dispatched to Sally Beauty Supply at ████████████ for a report of a retail theft that just occurred.
County dispatch updated me with information that the suspected actor left Sally Beauty Supply in a “z-trip” with the numbers “212” on the back. County dispatch also updated that the description of the actor was a black female wearing a black beanie and yellow Nikes.
Upon arrival at Brentwood Towne Square, I observed a gray “Z-Trip” Dodge minivan with the letters “212” on the back. I followed the “Z-trip” van that matched the description from the caller/witnesses and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brownsville Road and Grad Street.
When the vehicle pulled over, I noticed what appeared to be a backseat passenger lift a shopping bag off of the rear seat. Upon approach, I noticed a female in the backseat who matched the description. Sgt. Delallo arrived as backup, and I detained the female, later identified as Melissa Edmonds.
I looked in the backseat of the “z-trip” and observed a green shopping bag with various types of electric clippers inside.
I asked the driver of the “z-trip”, who was not involved, if the green shopping bag was in the vehicle before she picked up Edmonds, and she stated that it was not.
Officer Swick performed a witness identification drive by, which resulted in a positive identification of Melissa Edmonds as the actor.
I contacted a Sally Beauty Supply employee who said that she saw a black female with a black beanie, and yellow Nikes putting stuff into a green bag. I asked the employee if the items Officers recovered were confirmed stolen/missing from the store inventory, and she said yes. I asked the store employee if they were 4 various types of electronic clippers, and she said yes.
Edmonds completed a statement form at the Brentwood Police Station, which stated that she went to Sally Beauty to “obtain” merchandise to help sell for her mother’s pancreatic cancer.
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: May 12, 2023 8:00 am ET
Melissa Marie Edmonds. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Pixabay.
Name: Melissa Marie Edmonds
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Agency: Brentwood Borough Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-18
Docket Number: MJ-05218-CR-0000107-2023
Date Filed: March 25, 2023
Bail: $5,000
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Felony 3)
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Summary)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 25, 2023, at approximately 11:39 hours 1, Officer Kelly was dispatched to Sally Beauty Supply at ████████████ for a report of a retail theft that just occurred.
County dispatch updated me with information that the suspected actor left Sally Beauty Supply in a “z-trip” with the numbers “212” on the back. County dispatch also updated that the description of the actor was a black female wearing a black beanie and yellow Nikes.
Upon arrival at Brentwood Towne Square, I observed a gray “Z-Trip” Dodge minivan with the letters “212” on the back. I followed the “Z-trip” van that matched the description from the caller/witnesses and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brownsville Road and Grad Street.
When the vehicle pulled over, I noticed what appeared to be a backseat passenger lift a shopping bag off of the rear seat. Upon approach, I noticed a female in the backseat who matched the description. Sgt. Delallo arrived as backup, and I detained the female, later identified as Melissa Edmonds.
I looked in the backseat of the “z-trip” and observed a green shopping bag with various types of electric clippers inside.
I asked the driver of the “z-trip”, who was not involved, if the green shopping bag was in the vehicle before she picked up Edmonds, and she stated that it was not.
Officer Swick performed a witness identification drive by, which resulted in a positive identification of Melissa Edmonds as the actor.
I contacted a Sally Beauty Supply employee who said that she saw a black female with a black beanie, and yellow Nikes putting stuff into a green bag. I asked the employee if the items Officers recovered were confirmed stolen/missing from the store inventory, and she said yes. I asked the store employee if they were 4 various types of electronic clippers, and she said yes.
Edmonds completed a statement form at the Brentwood Police Station, which stated that she went to Sally Beauty to “obtain” merchandise to help sell for her mother’s pancreatic cancer.
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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Shoplifting Suspect Claims She Stole for Cancer-Stricken Mother
A woman accused of shoplifting beauty products from a store claimed that she stole the items to sell and help fund her cancer-stricken mother’s treatment.
By Staff Reports
Published: May 12, 2023 8:00 am ET
Melissa Marie Edmonds. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Pixabay.
Name: Melissa Marie Edmonds
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Agency: Brentwood Borough Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-18
Docket Number: MJ-05218-CR-0000107-2023
Date Filed: March 25, 2023
Bail: $5,000
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Felony 3)
- Retail theft – taking merchandise (Summary)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On March 25, 2023, at approximately 11:39 hours 1, Officer Kelly was dispatched to Sally Beauty Supply at ████████████ for a report of a retail theft that just occurred.
County dispatch updated me with information that the suspected actor left Sally Beauty Supply in a “z-trip” with the numbers “212” on the back. County dispatch also updated that the description of the actor was a black female wearing a black beanie and yellow Nikes.
Upon arrival at Brentwood Towne Square, I observed a gray “Z-Trip” Dodge minivan with the letters “212” on the back. I followed the “Z-trip” van that matched the description from the caller/witnesses and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brownsville Road and Grad Street.
When the vehicle pulled over, I noticed what appeared to be a backseat passenger lift a shopping bag off of the rear seat. Upon approach, I noticed a female in the backseat who matched the description. Sgt. Delallo arrived as backup, and I detained the female, later identified as Melissa Edmonds.
I looked in the backseat of the “z-trip” and observed a green shopping bag with various types of electric clippers inside.
I asked the driver of the “z-trip”, who was not involved, if the green shopping bag was in the vehicle before she picked up Edmonds, and she stated that it was not.
Officer Swick performed a witness identification drive by, which resulted in a positive identification of Melissa Edmonds as the actor.
I contacted a Sally Beauty Supply employee who said that she saw a black female with a black beanie, and yellow Nikes putting stuff into a green bag. I asked the employee if the items Officers recovered were confirmed stolen/missing from the store inventory, and she said yes. I asked the store employee if they were 4 various types of electronic clippers, and she said yes.
Edmonds completed a statement form at the Brentwood Police Station, which stated that she went to Sally Beauty to “obtain” merchandise to help sell for her mother’s pancreatic cancer.
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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