43-year-old Alvin Taylor II stole from the Hamilton Church Road Walmart multiple times between July 7th and August 19th with the assistance of an employee, Jazmine Reed. On August 20th, an employee of Walmart’s asset protection team called 911 to the location. The employee advised that Jackson admitted to stealing $5,953 worth of merchandise, including three PlayStation 5s, five MacBook laptops, one iPad, and four Series 9 Apple Watches. When officers arrived, the asset protection employee provided them with a handwritten list, labeling the value of each stolen item, and informed them that Walmart wished to press charges. Under Miranda, Taylor II refused to speak with the police or answer their questions. Then, officers observed still photos showing Taylor II with what is believed to be the merchandise in question before walking past the points of sale on July 7th, August 12th, August 15th, and August 19th.
While on the scene, officers interviewed Reed, who, Under Miranda, stated that Taylor II approached her about a month ago. Reed said Taylor II asked her to give him electronics that she had the key to access. Then, she said Taylor II told her he intended to pay for the electronic items upfront at a different register. Reed added that she complied with Taylor II’s requests but became skeptical after he asked numerous times. Reed advised that she did not know he was stealing the merchandise when she gave it to him. However, Taylor II told officers she knew he was not paying for the electronics. Taylor II was then taken into custody for theft on August 21st.