Pearl Police Recover $6,500 in Stolen Merchandise in Retail Theft Probe

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The Pearl Police Department recovered about $6,500 in stolen merchandise following an investigation into a retail theft ring targeting businesses in Pearl. Officers first responded on February 6 to a reported shoplifting at Ulta Beauty, where suspects had left with merchandise valued at about $3,150. Investigators identified two suspects, Aureka Ducksworth and Keanna Gordon, and a third person involved. On March 8, officers found the suspect vehicle at the Outlets of Mississippi and recovered the stolen goods believed to be tied to multiple retail theft cases.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing issue for businesses, costing the industry billions annually. This investigation highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to combat organized retail crime and recover stolen merchandise, which helps protect local businesses and consumers.

The details

Police charged Ducksworth and the two Gordon suspects with felony shoplifting, conspiracy, and outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions. Investigators said they are working with multiple jurisdictions to return the recovered merchandise and continue the prosecution of the suspects.

• On February 6 at around 1 p.m., officers responded to a reported shoplifting at Ulta Beauty.
• On March 8 at around 6 p.m., officers located the suspect vehicle at the Outlets of Mississippi.

What’s next

Investigators said they are working with multiple jurisdictions on returning the recovered merchandise and continuing the prosecution of the suspects.