Meet The Pastor Behind The Shoplifting Epidemic
The most unlikely source of the Home Depot shoplifting crime epidemic is a 56 Robert Dell, a seemingly ordinary church pastor.
He emerges as the orchestrator of a widespread shoplifting epidemic plaguing retailers across America. This meticulously organized operation, costing retailers hundreds of millions annually, has far-reaching implications for communities and businesses alike.
Dell's story takes a surprising turn as we learn of his dual role as the former director of a halfway house for recovering drug addicts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Exploiting his position of trust, Dell allegedly coerced vulnerable individuals under his care to engage in theft, leveraging his authority to manipulate them into the scheme.
The stolen goods, carefully selected for their ease of concealment, retained value, and high demand, primarily hailed from Home Depot stores. These technical tools became the currency of Dell's operation, promptly finding new owners on the online market. Dell's eBay moniker, "Anointed Liquidator," unwittingly served as a digital storefront for these illicit transactions, ultimately becoming the linchpin in the unraveling of his criminal empire.
As authorities honed in on the eBay account, a pattern emerged. Tools matching those reported stolen from stores consistently surfaced on "Anointed Liquidator" shortly after their disappearance. This crucial discovery provided the groundwork for a seven-month investigation that culminated in Dell's apprehension on August 7, 2023.
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