Second Trip Into Store Lands Shoplifter in Jail, Police Say

After putting $590 in stolen items into her car at the Wentzville Walmart, a woman returned to the store and attempted to steal an additional $94 in items, police said.

Jean Marie Stussie, 60, of the 8400 block of Engler Drive in St. John, was charged July 16 with felony theft and trespassing.

Wentzville Police said when Stussie exited the store the second time, she was confronted by a loss prevention officer, and left her items behind. Police found her on the parking lot, arrested Stussie and recovered previously stolen items from her car.

The officer also found numerous drivers licenses from other states in Stussie’s car.

Stussie was on probation after pleading guilty in 2012 to theft and trespass at the St. Peters Walmart. She has three previous stealing convictions within the last 10 years, according to a court document.

Stussie is being held in St. Charles County jail. Bail was set at $2,500, cash only.