A bizarre shoplifting incident that took place in December at Florida’s Family Dollar Shop has finally been resolved, with police arresting the suspects they’ve dubbed “Mr. Clean” and “Ms. Dookie.” The duo allegedly used an unusual distraction tactic—a public bowel movement—to steal nearly $500 worth of merchandise from a store.
According to authorities, 57-year-old Tina Joyce is believed to be the one who relieved herself in the store, creating a diversion while her accomplice, 36-year-old Nikevee Curry, loaded a shopping cart with cleaning supplies and beer. While store employees were preoccupied cleaning up the mess, Curry allegedly made a quick exit without paying for the items.
The couple reportedly fled the scene in a white van, but their luck ran out after tips from the public and a thorough police investigation led to their identification. Curry was already in custody for an unrelated battery charge in a neighboring county when officers confronted him with surveillance footage from the incident. Police say he eventually confessed to his role in the scheme.
As for Joyce, authorities revealed that she has a lengthy criminal history, with 14 prior theft convictions. However, it remains unclear whether she has used similar tactics in the past.
