Harris Teeter Morrowcroft Bear Spray Robbery Follow-Up

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department offered the following information regarding the brazzen September 1st robbery of the SouthPark Harris Teeter:

The Organized Retail Crime Task Force has been operational for approximately 7 years and assisted with the recent identification of a case we had in September.

Our officers led apprehension efforts for Common Law Robbery organized theft ring suspects who committed numerous shoplifting incidents throughout our city. These shoplifting incidents turned into Common Law Robberies when the suspects sprayed store employees with bear spray as they were approached in order to complete their theft and flee from the scene.

In total, five suspects were involved in four different cases – in three of these cases bear spray was used to assault victims during the theft. The most recent case occurred on September 1, in CMPD’s Providence Division at the Harris Teeter located at 6701 Carnegie Blvd. The suspects used clothing to disguise their appearances and used the same getaway car. As a result of the work of the ORCTF, detectives identified two suspects involved and were able to link these suspects as well as three others to several cases.

Through diligent investigation, surveillance and coordination with retailers, they have successfully identified and apprehended numerous suspects involved in these criminal networks. The work of the Organized Retail Crime Task Force not only helps reduce financial losses for businesses but also improves public safety by curbing illegal activities often associated with organized retail crime, such as fraud and violent crime. These actions send a clear message to offenders, contributing to a safer and more secure community environment. The collaboration between law enforcement, businesses and community members continues to strengthen as officers remain vigilant in addressing this ongoing issue.

But the story doesn't end there.

Shaquilla Anganette Martin DOB 10.31.1994

Despite more than a dozen arrests she has no convictions in Mecklenburg County. Only one conviction in Catawba County for larceny which resulted in a sentence of probation.

Evictions and Child support civil cases litter her public record.

But what is shocking is the number of voluntary dismissals by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney

Even traffic violations:

NO OPERATORS LICENSE

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

OPER/PERMIT OPER VEH NO INSUR

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

FAIL TO WEAR SEAT BELT

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

CHILD NOT IN REAR SEAT

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

DR/ALLOW REG PLATE NOT DISPLAY

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

GIVE/LEND/BORROW LIC PLATE

VD-District Dismissals w/o Leave by DA - No Plea Agreement

All dismissed by the Mecklenburg DA.

But her arrests are not just in Mecklenburg County

Martin has arrests in Stanly, Catawba, and Cabarrus Counties as well.

Yet the Mecklenburg DA continues to dismiss charges. 

Soverria Denise Davis remains behind bars on a $80,000 bond.

Photo Courtesy MCSO

Davis has prior arrests and pending charges of armed robbery and motor vehicle theft.

Amiya Alexis Beatty remains behind bar on more than $50,000 bond.

Photo Courtesy MCSO

She has pending charges for felony conspiracy, assault, felony larceny, communicating threats as will as an out of state extradition warrant.