Shoplifting arrest and jury duty scam reported in Stafford
STAFFORD, Va. — A suspected shoplifting incident at a Stafford Walmart and a reported jury duty scam were among the cases handled Tuesday by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy J. A. Kotvas responded at approximately 1:09 p.m. to Walmart, located at 11 Village Parkway, for a shoplifting complaint. Loss Prevention personnel reported that a woman concealed merchandise and passed all points of sale without paying.
The woman was identified as Kimberly Beaty, 51, of Fredericksburg. She was issued a summons for shoplifting and released.
Later that evening, at approximately 7:06 p.m., Deputy W. E. Trainor responded to a fraud complaint on Puri Lane. The victim reported being contacted by individuals claiming to be with law enforcement who stated there was a federal arrest warrant related to missed jury duty.
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The caller requested payment through Apple Pay to resolve the matter. No further details were released.
Key Points
• A 51-year-old Fredericksburg woman was issued a summons in a Walmart shoplifting case
• The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Village Parkway store
• Deputies also investigated a reported jury duty scam involving a request for Apple Pay funds
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