Employee rammed for theft and fraud

Grand Theft/Fraud - Suspect has been observed for several weeks now. She has been working with a sales associate to defraud and take from this establishment. Suspect has been purchasing one vinyl record and with help of the associate getting away with five to ten. A sting was set up, and both were caught in the act. Employee was immediately arrested and suspect was taken to LP office for questioning. Suspect was a pro and this was not her first operation. After hearing suspects side of the story and some legal bargaining, suspect was able to escape prison time with the promise of returning all merchandise.