MOBILE, Ala. — Over the weekend, McKenzie Wilson, 23, from Wilmer, and Jercody Nelson, 31, from Gulfport, were arrested in Mobile following allegations of theft at Walmart and fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle, according to Mobile Police Department reports.
Officers responded around 6:25 p.m. Saturday to the Walmart located at 101 E. I-65 Service Road. Authorities discovered Wilson hiding unpaid items in her purse, while Nelson attempted to leave the store shortly after with unpaid merchandise.
Further investigation revealed the vehicle they were using had been reported stolen in Biloxi.
Wilson faces charges including first-degree theft of property and first-degree receiving stolen property. Nelson is charged with organized retail theft, attempting to elude law enforcement, and obstructing justice by providing a false identity.
Both suspects remain in custody at Mobile County Metro Jail.
