Canton Police Officers arrest two females for charges stemming from multiple shoplifting investigations within Cherokee County.
On August 9,
2023, at 4:09 P.M., Officers responded to 120 Prominence Point Parkway, in
reference to a shoplifting that occurred on August 7, 2023. It was reported two
females entered the store and stole over $4,000 in cosmetic merchandise from
the business. Officers were given access to the business's surveillance footage
which provided them with a limited description of the female suspects and a
description of a blue minivan they were observed to be traveling in.
On September
20, 2023, at 11:10 A.M., Canton Officers responded to 129 Marietta Highway, due
to a shoplifting incident that just occurred. It was reported the two females
entered the store and stole over $400 worth of cosmetic merchandise. A Canton
Officer who responded to the scene obtained a description of the
suspect's vehicle being a blue minivan and provided the information to other
officers responding. While en route, a Canton Officer observed the blue minivan
parked on North Street in downtown Canton. He observed the two females exiting
the vehicle and detained the females for further investigation.
Canton
Detectives responded to the scene and the females were taken to the Canton
Police Department where interviews were conducted. A search warrant for the
vehicle was obtained. While searching the vehicle numerous stolen items related
to the shoplifting incidents were recovered, along with other possible stolen
items from incidents that occurred within Cherokee County.
The two
females are suspects in multiple shoplifting cases within Cherokee County and
across the State of Georgia.
Mila
Serdaru, 20 years of age, of Kennesaw, Georgia, was arrested and transported to
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center, due to having active
Theft by Shoplifting warrants through their agency. Canton Officers secured
warrants for one (1) count of Theft by Shoplifting (Felony), one (1) count of
Theft by Shoplifting (Misdemeanor), and one (1) count of Giving False Name and
Date of Birth (Misdemeanor) for the female.
Evelina
Velcu, 25 years of age, of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested and transported to
the Cherokee County Detention Center where she was able to post bond. She is
being charged with one (1) count of Theft by Shoplifting (Felony) and one (1)
count of Theft by Shoplifting (Misdemeanor).
Further
charges are pending at this time. This is an active investigation and further
details will be provided when available. If anyone has information, please
contact the Canton Police Department at (770) 720-4883
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