Multi-County Grand Jury indicts two in nationwide Walmart theft scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 12, 2026) – The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted two individuals in connection with a retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores across multiple states.

According to the indictment, Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke are accused of carrying out a coordinated scheme over the past six months that resulted in more than $55,000 in losses from Walmart Supercenter stores across 15 states. The pair allegedly used Walmart's Scan & Go mobile checkout system to fraudulently obtain merchandise, including calculators and sports trading cards, by scanning lower-priced items or concealing higher-priced merchandise inside other products.

"These types of organized retail theft schemes harm businesses and ultimately drive up costs for hardworking Oklahoma consumers," said Attorney General Gentner Drummond. "My office will continue working with law enforcement and retailers to identify offenders and hold them accountable under the law."

Charges filed in the indictment stem from activity that occurred at numerous Walmart locations across Oklahoma, with thefts in at least 13 counties. Jones and Loepke were each charged with three felony counts.

Every person arrested or charged is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.