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A man and a woman are accused of stealing up to $20,000 worth of merchandise in a period of 30 days across four different Florida counties.
Jimmy Carter Lamar and Donkeria Eunice Burgess are facing organized retail theft charges after stealing a dozen items, according to authorities.
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These items include Stanley Cups, Bogg Bags, high-end fragrances, cosmetics and other products totaling $15,000 to $20,000, according to a statement released by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody's office on Tuesday.
The thefts happened at numerous stores including Dicks Sporting Goods, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Ulta Beauty, CVS and Walmart across different counties including Broward, Brevard, Orange and Palm Beach.
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According to the investigation, they would conceal the items and quickly leave the store without paying.
Burgess committed the crimes while on probation for a previous aggravated child abuse charge, authorities said.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrested Lamar on charges of fleeing and eluding authorities in March, while Burgees remains at large.
