Notorious Jewel Thief, Now 86 Years-Old, Caught Shoplifting at Walmart – IOTW Report

Notorious Jewel Thief, Now 86 Years-Old, Caught Shoplifting at Walmart

International jewel thief says she dindu nuffin’.

Payne’s decades of thievery in the U.S. and Europe were the subject of a 2013 documentary, “The Live and Crimes of Doris Payne.” 

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“I have a money card with $7,000 on it,” she said, adding that she is in the midst of negotiating a book deal and a movie deal.

Payne’s attorney, Drew Findling, said it doesn’t make sense that Payne would steal a bunch of necessities from the big-box store, which “is a far cry from what historically people associate with Doris Payne.”

“There’s no brooch, no diamond pendant, no earrings. She was at Walmart,” he said. “This doesn’t fit into anything she has done before and we are going to look at the video and see what’s going on, see if this is maybe forgetfulness.”

Payne was on probation for stealing a $2,000 necklace from a department store jewelry counter. The judge made her wear an ankle monitor and ordered her to stay out retail stores.

Findling said it’s possible Payne could face prison time because of the Walmart episode.

“At her age, that would be tragic,” he said. “At my office, we’re treating this like her life is on the line.”

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