Surveillance Saboteur: Gaines' Ocala Walmart Heist Foiled By Investigators

On a recent evening, the Ocala Police Department responded to a report at Walmart, where a suspect was allegedly caught secretly recording young female customers. The individual, identified as Gaines, was recognized by the store's asset protection investigator due to his previous trespassing in August of the previous year.

According to police, Gaines had been trespassed from the store for similar suspicious behavior at that time. Security footage from the store showed Gaines pretending to shop while concealing a hidden camera inside a small black bag on his person. An officer apprehended Gaines while he was within the store... accompanied by a cart filled with items.

During his ---, the officer discovered a GoPro camera and two cellphones in his possession. The Ocala Police Department commended their patrol officers for their exceptional work in the investigation and their dedication to ensuring the safety of the community. The department praised the Walmart asset protection investigator for their prompt response, "which was crucial in apprehending the suspect." According to Yahoo News... this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilant law enforcement and retail staff in preventing and addressing such concerning behavior.

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At around 7:45 p.m., police responded to Walmart and found Gaines allegedly secretly recording young female customers. He was recognized by the store's asset protection investigator due to the fact that Gaines had been trespassed from the store in August of last year for the same suspicious behavior, police said.
Security footage from the store allegedly showed Gaines pretending to shop with a hidden camera inside a small black bag on his person.