I really can't believe that this method of shoplifting would actually work
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Brian (aka trav007)
Aug 24 '11, 17:20
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Swissvale man charged with $70,000 shoplifting scam
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Last updated: 5:37 pm
The state Attorney General`s Office accused a Swissvale man today of stealing $70,000 worth of gift cards from Lowe`s and Home Depot stores throughout Pennsylvania and later selling them on Craigslist for 60 percent of their value.
Jason Novak, 39, faces 389 charges, including 88 counts each of theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, and retail theft.
The Attorney General`s Office said that Novak entered the stores empty-handed, filled a cart with expensive items -- such as range hoods, carpets and sinks -- and then took the items directly to the return desk to receive store credit for the stolen items. He did this at least 90 times.
Prosecutors said that each time at the store, Novak presented fake photo identification to the cashier and received a gift card for the value of the returned items.
A spokeswoman for the office said Novak is being sought by authorities.
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