Walmart Shoplifter Apprehended, Lodged for Theft, Meth Charge Referred
A Walmart shoplifting suspect was arrested by Grants Pass Police after she attempted to steal almost $400 worth of merchandise.
The suspect, Venessa McCafferty, was cooperative upon being detained Monday around 12:36 p.m. by loss prevention at the 135 NE Terry Lane store. Dispatch was informed she had bypassed all points and attempted to leave with unpurchased merchandise.
Surveillance of the incident was captured, and upon contact with police, McCafferty was found to be in possession of a crystalline substance. She was trespassed from the Walmart, and taken into custody.
Officers lodged McCafferty in the Josephine County Jail. A charge of Methamphetamine Possession was referred to the District Attorney's Office.
Posted on 9/22/26 1:11PM by Alex Bauer
