Milford Police: Pair arrested after chase, refunding unpaid items, threatening staff

Police say that a Milford pair was arrested for trying to exchange items that they did not buy for a refund in Milford on Tuesday.

According to Milford Police, on Tuesday, officers responded to Walmart on North DuPont Boulevard for a report of a fraudulent return for illegitimate sales receipts. Investigation found that a man and a woman were seen on store surveillance footage picking up discarded sales receipts in the parking lot and eventually entered the store with an empty cart.

Police say that the pair then selected items that matched the receipts and tried to return them in exchange for a refund. The pair then reportedly left the store but not before police say the man made threats of bodily harm to a member of Walmart Staff. The two then went into a car and reportedly tried to flee from responding officers; however, after a brief chase the pair was taken into custody without incident.

Police say that a search of the vehicle the two used to flee resulted in further property being found that belonged to Walmart and had not been paid for. 44-year-old Bobbie Williams of Rehoboth Beach and 44-year-old Michael Williams of Millsboro, were both charged as a part of this investigation.

Williams was charged with third degree conspiracy, shoplifting, theft by false pretense and use of illegitimate retails sales receipt. Michael Williams was charged with disregarding a police officer signal, shoplifting, theft by false pretense, use of illegitimate retail sales receipt, menacing and disorderly conduct.

Williams was presented at the Justice of the Peace Court #2 where bail was set at $4000 unsecured. Ms. Williams is set to appear at the Kent County Court of Common Pleas in August for an arraignment.

Mr. Williams was presented at the Justice of the Peace Court #2 where bail was set at $6200 unsecured. Mr. Williams is set to appear at the Kent County Court of Common Pleas in August for a preliminary hearing.