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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

REVEALED: Man used seasoning packets to steal over 40k worth of goods from target cops say - The Real Truth

  • A Florida man, Keith Wallis, has been arrested for allegedly using taco seasoning packets as a ruse to steal thousands of dollars' worth of trading cards from Target stores.
  • Wallis, 39, is accused of committing 75 thefts across Florida between July 2025 and February 2026, where he would only pay for the cheap seasoning packets at self-checkout.
  • Authorities claim Wallis resold the stolen trading cards on eBay, generating nearly $40,000 in revenue, resulting in a loss of over $10,000 for Target.
  • He faces charges including felony organized retail theft, dealing in stolen property, and money laundering, with an ongoing investigation suggesting further thefts at Walmart and Publix.
  • If convicted on all charges, Wallis could face a maximum sentence of 90 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.

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