Shoplifter nearly causes crash after stealing costume from Walmart, Nebraska police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A woman is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Tuesday after stealing a costume from Walmart.
Sapphire Utley was caught shoplifting at the south Walmart in Grand Island on Halloween, according to police.
Authorities said she sped off in a white Dodge Avenger just before 1:15 p.m. and nearly caused a crash.
The Grand Island Police Department found Utley at a hotel and arrested her.
She’s charged with shoplifting, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest and driving with a suspended license.
Police are also looking for another woman, Jordana Nelson, who they also think stole items from Walmart.
Contact Grand Island-Hall County Crime Stoppers at 308-381-8822 if you have any information on her whereabouts.
