Two indicted for $55,000 Walmart theft scheme using Scan & Go

AG: Oklahoma Newsroom

Filed March 12th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Oklahoma Attorney General announced that a multi-county grand jury has indicted two individuals, Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke, for a nationwide Walmart theft scheme. The scheme allegedly resulted in over $55,000 in losses through fraudulent use of the Scan & Go mobile checkout system.

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The Oklahoma Attorney General's office has announced the indictment of Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke by a Multi-County Grand Jury in connection with a nationwide retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores. The indictment alleges that the pair defrauded Walmart of over $55,000 during a six-month period by misusing the Scan & Go mobile checkout system, scanning lower-priced items or concealing higher-priced merchandise. The scheme involved Walmart locations across 15 states, including thefts in at least 13 Oklahoma counties.

This enforcement action highlights the risks associated with organized retail theft and the potential for significant financial losses for businesses. While the individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the charges filed include three felony counts each. Regulated entities, particularly those with self-checkout or mobile payment systems, should review their internal controls and loss prevention strategies to mitigate similar risks. The Attorney General's office has indicated a commitment to prosecuting such offenders.

What to do next

Review internal controls for mobile checkout systems.
Assess current loss prevention strategies related to retail theft.
Stay informed on retail crime trends and enforcement actions.

Penalties

Three felony counts filed against each individual.

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

Tweet PRINT Email Thursday, March 12, 2026 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.

Read the Indictment Last Modified on Mar 12, 2026