2 Charged in Multistate Walmart Theft Scheme

Oklahoma grand jury indicts Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke for allegedly stealing over $55,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores across 15 states.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:03am

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A grand jury in Oklahoma has indicted Angel Jones and Christopher Loepke, both 44, for their alleged involvement in a retail theft scheme that targeted multiple Walmart locations in several states. The indictment alleges the duo stole over $55,000 worth of merchandise, including trading cards and calculators, from 19 Walmart stores in Oklahoma alone between December 5-7, 2025.

Why it matters

Organized retail theft schemes like this can have a significant financial impact on businesses and ultimately lead to higher costs for consumers. The Oklahoma Attorney General's office is working to crack down on these types of crimes in order to protect local retailers and shoppers.

The details

According to the indictment, Jones and Loepke would allegedly use Walmart's 'Scan & Go' feature to their advantage by scanning a lower-priced item and then placing a higher-priced item in their cart. They would then pay for the cheaper item and leave the store with the more expensive merchandise. The indictment cites multiple specific instances of this tactic, including one where the pair allegedly stole three $149 calculators by scanning a $5.97 calculator three times.

  • The alleged theft scheme took place between December 5-7, 2025.
  • Jones and Loepke were arrested in Harrisonville, Missouri in December 2025 for similar charges.

The players

Angel Jones

One of two individuals indicted for an alleged multi-state retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores.

Christopher Loepke

One of two individuals indicted for an alleged multi-state retail theft scheme targeting Walmart stores.

Gentner Drummond

Oklahoma Attorney General, whose office is working to hold the alleged perpetrators accountable and crack down on organized retail theft.

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What they’re saying

“These types of organized retail theft schemes harm businesses and ultimately drive up costs for hardworking Oklahoma consumers. My office will continue working with law enforcement and retailers to identify offenders and hold them accountable under the law.”

— Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Attorney General

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Jones and Loepke to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of organized retail theft schemes that target major retailers like Walmart, underscoring the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement, prosecutors, and the business community to combat these crimes and protect consumers from the resulting higher costs.