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A man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from shops in the International Drive shopping complex. The man was spotted by mall security leaving with what looked like dresses they allege were stolen.

Orlando police were working a special shoplifting detail and stopped the man’s Escalade. The police report states that they found 20 dresses from GAP, and nearly $2000 worth of Bebe and Lacoste, as well as a device known as a “Booster Bag” the police say is used by shoplifters. In this case, it was a Dillard’s shopping bag lined with aluminum foil covered by tape. This is designed to allegedly help get merchandise out of the store without setting off the alarms at store exits.

The man allegedly admitted that he stole around $6000 worth of merchandise from GAP, Bebe, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. He was charged with grand theft and possession of an Anti-Shoplifting Control Devise Countermeasure, as well as booked for possibly being in the country illegally and a flight risk. His Escalade was also seized by the Orland police.

In addition to this man, the police are looking for two others they claim may have been stealing from International Drive.

A charge of grand theft can have repercussions that put you behind bars for years. However, the experienced attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm do not believe that one mistake should ruin your life. If you have been charged with grand theft or other charges, please contact the Umansky Law Firm for an initial and confidential case evaluation.