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Virginia Cop Arrested for Shoplifting Magic Cards
Fairfax County officer Scott Abram stole Magic: The Gathering cards from Target while on duty, then committed a second theft four hours later.
In brief
Fairfax County officer Scott Abram stole Magic: The Gathering cards from Target while on duty, then committed a second theft four hours later. Fairfax County police officer Scott Abram resigned after allegedly shoplifting Magic: The Gathering cards from Target while on duty and committing a second theft within four…
First Theft at Target
Fairfax County police officer Scott Abram allegedly shoplifted Magic: The Gathering cards from Target while on duty in Burke.
“According to WJLA, Abram concealed one product’s barcode with a cheaper item’s barcode before heading through self-checkout.”
Second Theft Four Hours Later
Abram committed a second suspected shoplifting incident at Springfield Mall Target after leaving his first theft.
“By approximately 5 p.m., Abram was off duty and inside the Target at Springfield Mall, where loss-prevention workers reported another alleged shoplifting incident.”
Charges and Resignation
Abram resigned after being placed on administrative leave following two misdemeanor shoplifting charges.
“Abram had most recently worked as a school resource officer at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, prompting police to notify Fairfax County Public Schools about the investigation.”
Chief's Reaction
Chief Kevin Davis called Abram's actions a betrayal of public trust and unacceptable misconduct.
“I am disheartened that a police officer has betrayed the public trust with these intentional acts of criminal misconduct, it is unacceptable, and i will not tolerate it.”
The main idea
Fairfax County police officer Scott Abram resigned after allegedly shoplifting Magic: The Gathering cards from Target while on duty and committing a second theft within four hours.
