August 15, 2009
Gary Davidson
Public Information Officer

BEALLS EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT

Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 23-year-old woman for stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Bealls Outlet store where the woman worked. Rachel Turner of Ormond Beach is facing one count of grand theft following her arrest on Friday.

Deputies were called to the store after officials at the Bealls Outlet on Ocean Shore Boulevard near Ormond Beach discovered the thefts. According to the investigation, Turner would give store merchandise to friends and relatives who came through her checkout line and didn’t pay for the goods. The store’s surveillance system captured Turner on video putting the merchandise into shopping bags without scanning it. After being confronted with the evidence, Turner admitted to committing the crimes. The thefts took place over an approximately two-month period and mostly involved men’s clothing. Turner estimated she gave away about $5,000 worth of merchandise. None of it was recovered.

Turner was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail in Daytona Beach and booked on $1,500 bond. She also was fired from her job and told she would be arrested for trespassing if she returned to the store.