Identical twins accused of shoplifting identical items

Identical twin brothers are facing identical theft charges after they stole identical items from a Walmart in South Carolina on Wednesday, police allege.



Malik and Shamel Toppin, 17, were caught after a store security officer spotted them each taking two items from the health and beauty department.

When subsequently confronted by police, the Toppins each removed a container of facial cream and deodorant from the pockets of their shorts, according to a police report.



The brothers were arrested for shoplifting, the second time in recent months that they were arrested for retail theft. Malik and Shamel were booked into jail on the misdemeanor charge. They were released from custody at around 4:30am on Thursday.