Cops Nicknamed Alleged Thief ‘Ms. Dookie’ After She Pooped on Retailer Ground

A lady allegedly defecated in a retailer to distract workers whereas her alleged male confederate stole objects as a part of a weird theft, authorities say.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace shared an X publish in January, detailing the incident that passed off round midday on Dec. 18, 2024 at a Household Greenback retailer at 2170 Bailey Highway in Mulberry, Fla.

The suspects, later recognized as Tina Joyce and Nikevee Curry, “performed completely different roles as they conspired of their retail theft. Very completely different roles,” the Jan. 9 publish learn.

In response to the PCSO, Curry, 36, allegedly stole $500 value of cleansing merchandise comparable to “Achieve, Tide, and Clorox merchandise” whereas Joyce, 57, “brought about a distraction for workers by utilizing the restroom…with out going to the restroom. The ground was her restroom. And an worker needed to clear that…stuff up.”

“We….child you not,” the publish continued. 

The PCSO added that the lady left the Household Greenback retailer in a white Ford van.

They had been dubbed by the division as “Mr. Clear” and “Ms. Dookie.”

Video confirmed the suspects roaming the shop individually, with Curry showing on surveillance footage pushing a procuring cart filled with merchandise. Moments later, Joyce was seen strolling in the identical course.

Hashtags included within the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace tweet mentioned “#HeMadeACleanGetaway,” whereas noting “#SheCantReallySayTheSame.”

The sheriff’s workplace additionally said “#SheWasntSuspectNumberTwoForNothing.”

Joyce was arrested and charged with felony petit theft on Feb. 18 earlier than she was launched on $5,000 bail Feb. 28. Curry, who was beforehand arrested for theft and parole violation in 2023, continues to be wished in reference to the alleged crime.

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Curry was additionally arrested for battery by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace on Dec. 21, 2024, the place he stays in custody.

A spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace tells PEOPLE, “As soon as he’s launched from there, he needs to be delivered to Polk County.”