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Case
Victoria's Secret Stores
Incident Report VS2S00016582

Status:

Sales leader terminated for merchandise theft

Opened:
Closed:
11/04/05
11/04/05 to 11/14/05
Type:
Impact To:
OBJ Theft by Assoc/Merch
C-Dcon
Occurred Date:

Location:
221

Current Manager:

DM:
RM:
Ronnie Lanier
Mary Williams

District:
Region:
Div/Area:
283 283 NW Florida
270 270 VSS
12

Status:

8/29/2005
4/13/2006
9/8/2006
5/17/2004
8/1/2005
10/20/2005

Penet %
5.00%
4.90%
4.50%
3.20%
5.00%
5.00%

Comp Amt
$10.8K
$82.5K
$45.9K
$45.7K
$41.9K
$58.8K

Summary:

On 11/4/05 RLPM Colon interviewed
who admitted to merchandise theft totaling $209.00. Information was
received with Ronnie Lanier, DM and Veronica Montanez, SM and had resigned immediately at the conclusion of the interview.

Allegations:
This investigation was initiated on 10/24/05 upon receipt of a call from Stacey Taylor, Co Manager who stated that
an incident occurred on Friday October 21st 2005.

According to
, CSL
, she came to work at 1:30pm on 10/21/05; dressed in her work attire carrying her
purse and a Journey's plastic bag, containing what looked like a box of shoes. then stated that she was going
to the mall to get another pair of shoes to match her outfit and was scheduled to work at 1:30.
At approximately 2:45 pm
, was at the store, speaking on the phone and she was wearing a new pair of shoes.
She sounded frustrated as when she finished with her call, she continued to explain that she had called Journey's
Customer Service line because during her stay at the mall that day, two men were there that she knew worked for
and made indirect comments stating that "stealing was bad" and that their service towards her was very poor.
According to the Sales Associate, she knew some of the men and she was very upset, she stated that she would not
back to work. At approximately 3:10p.m a man came to the store of the store and called out
name. The man
never came in the store, but stood directly in front without ever crossing the carpeted area. They talked for few
minutes and he gave her his number and then he walked out. During the a few minutes later, the Sales Manager
stated, saying that the man who had came in the store was the manager at Journey's, and that he had accused
her of something. Stacy also stated to know that she had purchased the shoes and that she had paid for it. After she
came back on the sales floor and a woman in her mid to late 20's came in and requested to speak to
went to the front of the store and spoke to the women, who then became rather upset
stated that the woman
was stating that she had those shoes at the mall and that she had accused her of
. The women became upset and
Stacey Taylor that a whole ago she lost a pair of shoes in the mall (Doe Marten shoes for men size 11 1/2) and
that she had called the store manager and that she would not give up on the fact that she had accused them and
accused
of stealing the shoes and returning them for something suitable for herself, with the original receipt.

This report is the property of Limited Brands and is subject to all attorneys/client protection.
It may not be duplicated or reproduced without the express written consent.

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which contained her credit card number. The lady left the store very upset. A mall security officer named Baltazar
came in the store looking for and she began to explain to him that her father had sent someone to her
boyfriend and that they didn't fit so he gave them to her to return so he could purchase something that she
wanted. The mall officer stated that she was doing the right thing and she confirmed to Stacey that she gave the
copy of those with that receipt inside and she had no idea how this had happened. Soon after, Baltazar left and
another Mall Officer came into the store in her mid 20's, black, and large built. She began explaining that her
boyfriend had bought shoes for her father and that they didn't fit so he asked her to return them so she could
purchase anything she wanted thereby changing her original story. The questioning continued on for about 5 more
minutes and she was then told that she had put all the wrong-sized shoes to give to men who had been
asked the officer what she should do to get the woman's merchandise back and that she just wanted this to "go
away" and that "she didn't care about her shoes and she would return them" in order to retrieve her merchandise
for the women. The mall officer "accused
" of stealing shoes and Veronica Montanez, SM, however, the woman who
made the allegations and the manager of Journeys returned to Journeys
was not wearing the shoes she had
earlier and after the mall officer felt
asked Taylor not to tell Veronica, SM what had happened.

Update: October 20, 2005 - At approximately 3:15pm
was seen in the store and Christian Orpiano, CM
was
walking down on the floor digging through her purse. As Orpiano approached her, she pulled out a pair of
black SLT panties that had a sensor on them. She then looked up at Orpiano and said "Someone is trying to set
me up". According to her, she said that she had bought out of the store, and her sensor/alarm had been set off, so
she ran back in. It happened this once again, and that is when Orpiano approached her. Orpiano counseled
"says and sent her home."
The associate who reported that day where Shayga (12-4), Reagan (8:30-2), and Jaimie (2-7).

On 11/4/05 RLPM Colon spoke to an associate by the name of Shayna Castoph and she stated that she
observed several items of VSS merchandise in
car one day. The items found were Halo Perfume, tank top,
bras, panties and accessories.

On 11/4/05 Colon interviewed
and she admitted to merchandise theft totaling $209.00. She stated the reason
for the theft was that her husband lost his job and getting paid in wages was not enough to finance her needs. She
agreed to pay restitution for the amount of $209.00.
could not remember the dates when she first stated
stealing and she could not remember all the merchandise stolen. She stated the merchandise was concealed in
her clothing. The toll free number was provided to
and the interview was audio recorded. At the conclusion of
the interview
was allowed to resign and the manager escorted her out of the store.

Employee:

Name:
SSN:
DOB:
N/A
Address:

Phone:

Title:
Level:

Shift:
Height:
Weight:
Build:
Hair:
Eyes:

Race:
Type:
Subject
Action: Terminate
Date:
11/04/05
Reason: 033
Duration: No

Notes:

Resolution/Disposition:

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It may not be duplicated or reproduced without the express written consent.

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Resolution/Disposition:

Colon verified XBR and found several suspicious returns on 10/30 and 11/2/05 totaling approximately $210.00. During the course
of the interview
, did not admit to any fraudulent refunds. On 11/4/05 RLPM Colon spoke to an associate by the name of
Shayna Castoph and she stated that she observed several items of VSS merchandise in
car one day. The items found
were Halo Perfume, tank top, bras, panties and accessories.

Sanctions:

resigned at the conclusion of interview and Co Manager keyed termination as not rehirable for policy violation

Loss Recovery:

Direct Loss:
$209.00
Amount Recovered:
$209.00
Indirect Loss:
$0.00
Net Loss:
$0.00
Merchandise Detail:

SKU Number
Type of Merchandise Merchandise Description
Unit Cost
Units Lost
Unit Recovered
Units Recov'd
Units Exhbt

Police Information:

Police Department Name:

Police Address:

Police Officer's Name:

Reporting Officer's Badge #:

Police Report #:

Notes:

Suspect:

Description:

Last Name:

Vehicle:

Year:
Make:
Model:
Color:
Vehicle Scale:
State:
License:

Condition:

Corp Owned:

Assigned To:

Location:

Victim Owner:

Notes:

This report is the property of Limited Brands and is subject to all attorneys/client protection.
It may not be duplicated or reproduced without the express written consent.

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January 19- February 15, 2005
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NADIA MARCINKOVA

TN

Chase Statement

NEW YORK NY

10021

Customer Service
For questions about your account, from 212,
516, 718, 719 & 646 area codes:.
Elsewhere: 1-800-CHASEBANK
Hearing impaired call 1-800-CHASETO
Online: chase.com, View, Print, Transfer or Money
Fast, Easy, Free with Chase Online
Bank Statement.

Primary Account Number:
Number of Checks Enclosed:

OVERVIEW

Deposits

Checking
Chase Extra Checking
Chase Extra Savings
Total

Account Number

Opening Balance

Ending Balance

$
$
$

$

$

$

THIS ENDS YOUR STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary

Opening Balance
Additions
Deductions
Ending Balance

$

Average Balance

$

$

$

Activity
Date
Description

Additions

Deductions

Balance

01/24
01/24
PURCHASE
CBC Purchase On 01/24 Card # ****
Ref # 554605928810001 W PALM BCH, FL
CBC Purchase On 01/24 Card # ****

6023
6023

$ 122.31

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