The pair both had warrants for shoplifting in past incidents, police said.
A South Carolina pair is jailed after allegedly stealing $2,000 worth of goods in a shoplifting spree in Mansfield Township.
Charged are Shayraina Ball, 22, and Melsun L. Mohammed, 23, both of Lexington.
Mansfield police at 12:36 a.m. June 13 were called to the Wal-Mart store for the pair allegedly concealing items. A loss prevention officer spotted the pair and recognized them as thieves in two past incidents at the store, according to police.
The pair initially left the store, but turned around after seeing officers, police said. They were stopped, arrested and their vehicle was searched.
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Seized from the car were $2,000 worth of stolen items from various stores. Police also found a list of Wal-Mart locations in Ball's purse.
Both were charged each with three counts shoplifting and conspiracy to commit shoplifting. Mohammed also was also charged with possession of stolen property. The pair were taken to the Warren County jail with a court date pending.
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