BRADDOCK, Tex. (AP) - Shoplifting is all in the family for one Texas clan, deputies say. A minister, his biological daughter and some of her children tried to steal $900 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Braddock, 35 miles northeast of Dallas, deputy Misty Smith said.
The "family's" alleged shoplifting spree earlier this week was captured by surveillance video, which deputies say showed them cutting open boxes and hiding MP3 players, digital cameras, DVDs, jewelry and sports equipment in purses, bags and a backpack. An 8-year-old and a 5-year-old were among the family members detained.
"The 5-year-old actually had a gun. A small item but we could see where his life was heading because he thinks more than likely this is a normal way of life, this is what you do," said Dale Eubanks, Deputy of Braddock County.
Rev. Dr. Bishop Curtis Eldorado Lowe, 78 (of Mount Holy Olive Peoples Temple of the Immaculate Heart of The Liberal Librarian), andhis 32-year-old biological daughter, Shitifa Moore, were formally charged Wednesday with burglary, grand theft, vandalism and contributing to the delinquency of minors. They were released from jail. If convicted, each could face eight years in prison.
Moore's teenage sons, 14 and 13, were arrested on suspicion of grand theft and will face charges in juvenille court, authorities said. Another teen not related to the family also was arrested. The two children were released to the Braddock County Public Library and will not face charges. However, the Minister was heard pinning the crime on the others. He was quoted, "Dey did it.! I is inosent!! I dawnt wont to go to prison. I dawnt wont no mo' jelly! Dey was jus steelin' it fo da chuch."
By that evening, Dr. Lowe's concerns were soon abated. All those accused of the crime had their charges dropped by Superior Court Justice William J. Jennings.
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