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Crowley LA. Sept 30 2008

By: Rick McCann

NTL. ASSOC. PRIVATE OFFICER

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Crowley Police have arrested four people in a shoplifting ring and are still looking for two other suspects.
Officials believe that “an individual has been placing orders with several shoplifters and sending them to our business community to steal specific merchandise.

The thieves would then steal the merchandise from local department stores and return it to the individual.

He would then pay them for stealing the merchandise and it is our belief that he has been reselling it at a local establishment” said a police spokesperson..
Crowley Police said that so far in their investigation they have arrested 3 individuals for shoplifting charges tied into this case.

They are:
Lisa Cormier Thibodeaux, 47, Crowley: She has been charged with 2 counts of theft by shoplifting.
Don Carrier, 61, Crowley. He has been charged with 5 counts of theft by shoplifting.
Paul Guidry, 45, Rayne. He has been charged with 9 counts of theft by shoplifting.

Police have also arrested the person they believe was the mastermind behind the shoplifting ring. He is identified as John Wilturner, 68, Crowley. He has been charged with 4 counts of receiving stolen property and 1 count of theft.
Police said that they are continuing their investigation and expect further arrests in this case.
A local newspaper also reported that Wilturner is the operator of Papa Johns & B’s Liquor Store located in the city.

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