RLP NEWS
Nine individuals have been charged in a large-scale retail theft scheme that allegedly profited $850,000 from T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores across Pennsylvania and other states. According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, three suspected ringleaders—Davon Whitfield, 40, of Roslyn; Naima Scott, 47, of Abington; and Zonay Griffin, 26, of Philadelphia—along with six accomplices, are accused of stealing merchandise, altering receipts, and making fraudulent returns for substantial cash payouts.
The organized group is believed to have targeted over 1,000 stores in nine states, with the majority of incidents occurring in southeastern Pennsylvania near suburban Philadelphia. Investigators allege that the three primary suspects made roughly 1,500 transactions, resulting in over $700,000 in returns. All nine individuals face various felony charges, including corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, forgery, and conspiracy.
“This was a sophisticated, highly-profitable scheme involving hundreds of transactions circumventing return policies—but make no mistake about it, this conduct is theft,” said Attorney General Michelle Henry, thanking the Pennsylvania State Police and grand jurors for their investigative efforts.
PSP Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris also emphasized the broader impact of such crimes, stating, “Retail theft harms us all by driving up the prices of essential goods. The Pennsylvania State Police and our law enforcement partners are committed to protecting our communities from the selfish acts of those who seek financial gain from crimes like this.”