Student Hollister Employee Caught Using Water Bottle in Scam to Steal Thousands

Boca Raton, FL - on April 23rd 2025, officers responded to a local Hollister store in reference to an employee that had been caught in a theft scheme. Upon arriving on scene officers speak with loss prevention and learn that someone called in an anonymous tip on their ethics hotline to report Marie Aviles, 21, for stealing merchandise for over a year. Officers ask Marie some questions where she admits to the theft. She said that she had been stealing items by placing them in her water bottle and also by wearing the items out of the store under her clothes. The estimated value of the items stolen was $1,500, and Marie was able to retrieve approximately $700 worth of the stolen items to return to the store. Marie Aviles was charged with felony grand theft and felony organized fraud under $20K. Watch and let us know how you think law enforcement and those involved handled this encounter! Contact: [email protected] Content featured on our channel aims to depict law enforcement interactions, emphasizing the importance of news and education over public shaming or ridicule. This content is NOT intended to promote or glorify violence or criminal activity. In a world filled with misleading conversations about law enforcement, it is essential to present these interactions transparently to inform and educate the public, while maintaining a journalistic focus and compliance with YouTube Community Guidelines. #news #crime #police