# 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.
- Title: Virginia Cop Arrested for Shoplifting Magic Cards · Complex
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/virginia-officer-arrested-magic-the-gathering-shoplifting
- Published: 2026-10-17T16:09:08.774+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scott abram, fairfax county police, magic the gathering, target, shoplifting, magic cards, luxury cardboard, culture, music
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.