Davie Police Arrest Two for Shoplifting Costumes
Two suspects face over two dozen charges after allegedly stealing items from a Spirit Halloween store.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Property Crime
Police in Davie have arrested Jasmine Lashawn Green and Shaqwanza Stephens following an alleged shoplifting incident at a local Spirit Halloween. The women face more than two dozen criminal charges after allegedly attempting to leave with over $650 in stolen merchandise.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing use of sophisticated retail theft methods in the community. Law enforcement interventions against organized shoplifting attempts are intended to curb financial losses for local merchants.
Jasmine Lashawn Green, 34, and Shaqwanza Stephens, 35, face over two dozen charges, including petty theft and possession of an anti-shoplifting control device.
The players
Jasmine Lashawn Green
The 34-year-old suspect is facing over two dozen criminal charges following her arrest.
Shaqwanza Stephens
The 35-year-old suspect is also facing more than two dozen criminal charges after being apprehended by police.
The details
The suspects allegedly used foil-lined booster bags to bypass security systems at the store located at 8942 State Road 84. Employees attempted to intervene, but the women fled in a Toyota Camry before officers apprehended them during a traffic stop on S. Pine Island Road, where they recovered merchandise with security tags still attached.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The theft occurred at the Spirit Halloween store.
Legal Context
This incident aligns with broader regional efforts to combat organized retail theft through increased monitoring of concealment tactics. Similar cases in the area demonstrate how local law enforcement is prioritizing the prosecution of organized shoplifting rings.
The use of foil-lined bags to defeat security alarms may lead local businesses to implement stricter loss prevention and item surveillance policies. Residents should remain aware that police activity during traffic stops in high-traffic areas like S. Pine Island Road may cause temporary delays.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to face losses from sophisticated theft tactics that aim to bypass traditional electronic security. Shoppers should be aware that security measures at local businesses may become more stringent as stores combat these criminal methods.
Further reading
For more information on local initiatives, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC 6 South Florida.
