Failed Getaway for Tywaun Barnes Ends with Shoplifting Arrest at Target

Niagara Falls Police responded to Target around 5:25pm on September 7th after reports of shoplifting in progress. While en route, dispatch advised that the male party had exited Target and got into an older model Chevrolet SUV.

Upon arrival, officers met with asset protection who led them to the vehicle that the suspect entered, which was a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. Officers attempted to make contact from the driver side window and observed Tywaun Barnes to be in the passenger seat.

Officers moved to the passenger side of the vehicle and immediately detained Barnes. He was patted down for weapons and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle.

Officers then made contact with the individual responsible for the vehicle who was walking back from returning a cart to the cart corral.

The female stated that she was meeting Barnes to “buy some of his food stamps” but that was the extent of their relationship.

A large bag was found in the vehicle that contained all of the merchandise Barnes removed from the store. All of the items not paid for – totaling $337.88 – were returned to the store.

Barnes was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was also trespassed from all Target properties.

Failed Getaway for Tywaun Barnes Ends with Shoplifting Arrest at Target