Bedford Woman Arrested After Stealing From Walmart

(BEDFORD) – A Bedford woman was arrested Tuesday on a warrant after she allegedly stole items from Walmart on July 27th.

Erika Asbury

Bedford Police officers arrested 37-year-old Erika Asbury on a charge of theft.

According to Chief Terry Moore, on July 27th a Walmart loss prevention employee reported that she had evidence that Asbury had skip scanned items. 

“The Walmart employee was notified by an employee who was working with the remodeling crew that they believed Asbury might be stealing items while on her lunch break,” said Chief Moore. “It was determined that Asbury also worked with the remodeling crew and after reviewing security video evidence showed she did skip scan items.”

Detectives followed up with Asbury who denied the thefts. 

The information was forwarded to the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office and a warrant was issued for Asbury’s arrest.