Weave thefts caught on surveillance

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Updated: 11/09/2012 11:36 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Action News cameras were rolling as a thief returned merchandise he stole from a beauty supply store.

Billy Song is just trying to keep his small business afloat. He admits, it's not easy in this economy.

That's why he called Action News with surveillance video showing two suspects taking hair weaves from his store. "I just saw when they ran away," said Song.

They ran away with nearly $300 worth of stuff. So, Song wanted to straighten them out. In the surveillance video, the suspects weaved through the store and stuffed hair in the bags. While Action News was there Friday night, another customer recognized the man in the video and called him up.

The owner was thankful. "I just want a deep apology, not just lying," said Song.

Sure enough, the man in the video showed up at the store with the stolen merchandise in hand. He told the owner he was sorry and begged him not to call police. He didn't have anything to say to our cameras, but promised the man he wouldn't be back in the store. "Never do again. It's no good for your future," said Song. "I'm deeply sorry," said the suspect.

The woman in the surveillance video did not come in to return the merchandise to the store.

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Truthseeker - 11/10/2012 4:20 PM
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I hope that in order to avoid any accusations of racism or profiling that they filmed all of the other people who stole weaves that day!!!

whosaysnocan - 11/10/2012 7:47 AM
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Good one! There are thieves that do this at the big box stores. I know this as I have family that works at 3 of them. Thieves come up with interesting methods to steal, then bring said item(s) in with some story. Without a receipt they usually get gift cards they can sell to get whatever cash they can. This in turn jacks up the costs for all of us. So good this store owner got help from this news station to catch this type of theft. The woman in this will get caught one day, they usually do.
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