4.25.2008

The Perfect Plan

KIRKSVILLE - A Kirksville man faces a felony indictment after trying to purchase a LCD television for less than $3 by allegedly replacing its UPC code with that of a water bottle.

Reginald Newman, 44, was indicted Monday by the Adair County Grand Jury and has been charged with attempted stealing by deceit.

According to documents filed in Adair County Circuit Court, Newman allegedly tried to purchase a 26-inch Viore LCD television from Wal-Mart, claiming the UPC code valued at $3.16 was the proper code the television, which normally sells for more than $517.

If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000 or any combination of the two. (Full Story)



I have a feeling this guy tried to argue his way out of trouble too. I've worked retail before, and this is that special kind of customer. The kind that argues, "I don't care if it's the right price. It rang up as three dollars so that's all I should have to pay."