Store Employee Accused of Stealing Cash, Vapes, and Lottery Tickets

Kelly Rogers faces felony charges for alleged thefts during work shifts at Walnut Ridge convenience store

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 43-year-old Hoxie, Arkansas woman named Kelly Rogers has been arrested and charged with felony theft of property and lottery fraud after being accused of stealing cash, cigarettes, vapes, candy, snacks, and lottery tickets from the convenience store where she worked. Surveillance video allegedly showed Rogers taking money from the cash drawer and various other items during her shifts at the Flash Market #39 store in Walnut Ridge.

Why it matters

Theft and fraud by employees can have significant financial impacts on small businesses, leading to losses that are difficult to recoup. This case also raises questions about employee screening, training, and oversight procedures that stores may need to implement to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to the police affidavit, surveillance video showed Kelly Rogers, a 43-year-old employee at the Flash Market #39 store in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, taking money from the cash drawer and placing it in her wallet on February 5th. Additional video on February 7th allegedly captured Rogers stealing multiple lottery tickets, cigarettes, candy, lighters, vapes, and other items throughout her entire shift. Rogers was previously found guilty of theft of property in 2022.

  • On February 5, 2026, surveillance video showed Rogers taking money from the cash drawer.
  • On February 7, 2026, surveillance video showed Rogers stealing lottery tickets, cigarettes, candy, and other items during her shift.

The players

Kelly Rogers

A 43-year-old woman from Hoxie, Arkansas who was employed at the Flash Market #39 convenience store in Walnut Ridge and has been charged with felony theft of property and lottery fraud.

Flash Market #39

The convenience store located at 213 NW 4th St. in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas where the alleged thefts took place.

Detective Eric Wolf

A member of the Walnut Ridge Police Department who investigated the case and wrote the affidavit detailing the alleged crimes.

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What they’re saying

“Surveillance video supplied by the store manager showed Rogers taking money from the cash drawer on Feb. 5 and placing it in her wallet.”

— Detective Eric Wolf, Walnut Ridge Police Department (KAIT Newsroom)

What’s next

Rogers is currently being held in the Lawrence County Detention Center. A judge will decide whether to grant her bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strong employee oversight and security measures for small businesses to protect against internal theft and fraud, which can have significant financial impacts on their operations.