Shoe shoplifter used text messages to steal on demand

Police in Louisville, Kentucky, have arrested a man they say had his shoplifting technique so mastered, he had customers placing orders for various items via text message. Police say 36-year-old Sean A. Harrington was caught stealing merchandise from Rack Room Shoes near Six Mile Lane, on Friday afternoon.

According to the report, Harrington was allegedly, "concealing shoes down the front of his pants" and left the store without paying. From there, he allegedly proceeded to a Marshalls clothing store, and allegedly stole clothing valued at $99.95.



Police eventually caught up with Harrington and arrested him. When a security at Rack Room Shoes reviewed their surveillance records, they discovered that Harrington had stolen a total of $539.89 worth of goods from their store between April 17 and May 20.

Upon Harrington's arrest, police were able to examine his cell phone - and they made a significant discovery. The arrest report states that the phone, "had numerous text messages of others ordering merchandise from [Harrington], who would then go out and steal specific items." He was charged with receipt of stolen property and theft by unlawful taking.