DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A woman's penchant for pricey sunglasses has caught the attention of Daytona Beach police, who released security video showing her stealing thousands of dollars worth of high-end merchandise.
Workers at local Sunglass Huts and Lenscrafters said Jennifer Morris, 21, of Ormond Beach, has stolen from them many times before. Workers believe she is part of a wider theft ring.
Video released from four recent robberies shows a woman casually slipping items under her clothing, just steps away from employees.
In some cases, her trick is distraction; she holds one pair in each hand, tries on one and tucks the other under her jacket.
Police have caught Morris before. Arrest records show she was picked up last August, December, this January and again just three weeks ago.
But police said she is responsible for even more crimes in three different stores. A bulletin has been issued for her arrest, as police continue to search for her.
Neighbors said they saw her just a few days ago, but none had any idea she was a wanted serial thief.
"First off, that's really scary," said Ashley Mirsky. "Just to think that somebody in this neighborhood that lives so close to me and my child is a stealer."
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