Tamika Antoinette Smith arrested for shoplifting at North Charleston Walmart
North Charleston Police say a 44-year-old Cross, S.C., woman was arrested after loss-prevention alleged she tried to leave a Walmart with more than $500 in unpaid merchandise.
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, an off-duty officer at the Walmart on 4920 Centre Pointe Drive was flagged down by loss-prevention shortly after 4 p.m. and investigators say Tamika Antoinette Smith, 44, was found hiding merchandise and attempted to leave without paying; she tried to flee when contacted and was detained. Loss-prevention provided an itemized receipt valuing the alleged theft at $530.39, and officers reported Smith has two prior shoplifting convictions and an outstanding total of $7,536.49 in previously stolen merchandise; she was charged with Property Crime Enhancement–Shoplifting and transported to the Al Cannon Detention Center.