SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — Around $1,300 worth of alcohol was stolen from the ABC store on South Church Street in Smithfield on March 14, police said.
Police pursued the vehicle, leading to a 50-minute pursuit. The suspect’s vehicle collided with an a bystander’s car at the intersection of Benns Church and South Church Street, causing injuries to the occupants.
The pursuit concluded at the Isle of Wight/Surry line, where the woman driver, Tia Browne, was apprehended, police said. A male suspect fled into the nearby woods.
The male suspect wasn’t caught until the next day when the suspect stole a vehicle on March 15. The suspect, identified as Christopher Cheek, stole a vehicle and led police on a pursuit from Smithfield to Suffolk. The pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns. The pursuit later continued after the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Deputies located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit which ended in the Hardees parking lot.
Creek was taken into custody.
Browne faces charges including: grand larceny, conspiracy to commit felony, felony evade and elude, and felony hit and run. Cheek has been charged with grand larceny, conspiracy to commit felony, obstruction of justice, felony evade and elude, with additional charges pending confirmation.
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25 Comments
Do you think the thieves were planning a big party or just really thirsty? 🤔
Is stealing alcohol really worth the risk? Whats your take on this?
Why steal alcohol when you could just buy it? Makes no sense to me.
Some people steal for the thrill or because they cant afford it. Its not always about logic. Try to see beyond your own perspective.
I cant believe they got away with so much! Wheres the security?
Maybe they were too busy watching cat videos instead of doing their job. Security seems to have taken a coffee break when they needed it most. Time to upgrade to guard dogs or robots, maybe theyll pay more attention.
Do you think they took the good stuff or just grabbed whatever? 🤔
Do you think the thieves were planning a big party or just really thirsty?
Do you think stealing alcohol is a victimless crime or a serious offense?
Why steal booze when you can buy it legally? Criminal logic baffles me. 🤷♂️
Do you think the punishment for stealing alcohol should be different? Lets discuss!
Shouldnt ABC stores invest in better security to prevent thefts like this?
Why not invest in better security for ABC stores to prevent thefts?
Is stealing alcohol really worth the risk for just $1,300? Desperate times, huh?
Maybe some people have different definitions of desperate times. But risking legal trouble for a few drinks? Sounds more like reckless stupidity than desperation. Sometimes common sense is worth more than $1,300.
Do they really think stealing alcohol is worth the risk? 🤔
Some people will do anything for a quick thrill, regardless of the consequences. Its a shame that they prioritize stealing over respecting the law and others property. Hopefully, theyll learn their lesson before its too late.
Were they planning the ultimate party or just really thirsty? 🍸🤔
Is stealing alcohol really worth the risk? What a bizarre crime choice.
Why steal alcohol when you can buy it legally? Senseless crime.
Why risk getting caught for just $1,300 worth of alcohol? Ridiculous!
Hey, some people make poor decisions for quick gains. Its not about the value of the alcohol, its about the thrill of breaking the law. Desperation can drive people to do irrational things.
Why steal alcohol when you can buy it for way less?
Can you believe the audacity of these thieves? $1,300 worth of alcohol stolen!
Do you think stealing alcohol is a big crime or just a silly prank?