New Jersey, USA — A shocking confrontation erupted at a TJ Maxx store when two alleged serial shoplifters were caught red-handed with thousands of dollars’ worth of luxury perfume stuffed into their bags. What started as a simple stop by store security quickly escalated into a chaotic scene filled with shouting, denial, accusations, and physical resistance — all captured on bodycam.
🛍️ Third Time’s the Charm — But Not for Them
According to police, the two suspects — later identified as Amamira and Sierra — had allegedly shoplifted from the same TJ Maxx location on three separate occasions. Over the course of those incidents, they reportedly made off with over $4,500 worth of high-end perfumes.
On their third visit, store employees immediately recognized the pair. Loss prevention officers discreetly observed them as they moved through the aisles, allegedly slipping luxury perfume bottles into oversized tote bags. When they attempted to leave the store, security intervened and escorted one of the women outside while officers approached the second suspect inside.
🚨 “Nobody’s Checking My Bag!” — Tension Explodes
The bodycam footage begins with officers calmly asking one of the women to step outside to talk. She repeatedly denies stealing anything, insisting she was “just walking around waiting for roadside assistance” because she locked her keys in her car.
When officers ask if anyone else is with her, she flatly denies it — despite moments earlier being seen with her accomplice. As questioning continues, her tone grows sharper. She shouts:
“Nobody’s looking in my bag. Nobody’s accusing me of nothing. That lady saw me — I didn’t touch nothing!”
The officers explain that they’re investigating a suspected shoplifting incident and have the legal right to temporarily detain her to verify her identity. But instead of cooperating, she refuses to provide ID, refuses to give her name and date of birth, and becomes increasingly agitated.
“I’m not answering no questions. You’re not touching my ID,” she yells, pacing and gesturing angrily.
The officers warn her multiple times: either provide ID or face arrest for obstruction. She refuses again.
👮 “You’re Under Arrest for Obstruction” — and All Hell Breaks Loose
When the woman continues to refuse, officers inform her that she is under arrest for obstruction. At this point, the situation rapidly spirals out of control.
The suspect begins shouting:
“Do not touch me! I told you I’m a minor — you can’t touch me!”
She then threatens to spit on officers if they restrain her. One of the officers calmly replies that they are wearing bodycams, and everything is being recorded.
The woman escalates even further, declaring that she is pregnant, accusing the officers of brutality and discrimination.
“You can’t touch a pregnant woman! If I have a miscarriage, I’m suing all of you!”
Despite her resistance, officers manage to secure her after a prolonged struggle. At one point, she even manages to slip out of one of the handcuffs, forcing officers to double-lock the cuffs while she screams from the back of the patrol car:
“Get me the f*** out of this car! Take these off me! You’re going to hate me, I swear to God!”
💰 $4,500 in Perfumes — and a Laundry List of Charges
Authorities later confirmed that over $4,500 in luxury perfumes had been stolen across the three incidents. The suspects had allegedly targeted high-value fragrances, filling their bags quickly and attempting to leave unnoticed.
Amamira faces the following charges:
- Two counts of shoplifting
- Obstructing the administration of law
- Resisting arrest
- Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
- Disorderly conduct
- Criminal mischief
Sierra faces similar charges, including shoplifting, obstruction, resisting arrest, and hindering apprehension.
Both were transported to police headquarters after the chaotic scene at TJ Maxx was finally brought under control.
🌐 Viral Video Sparks Fierce Online Debate
The bodycam and bystander videos quickly went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views within days. Online commentators were quick to voice their opinions, many criticizing the suspects’ aggressive behavior and refusal to cooperate with law enforcement.
“They act like they’re the victims after stealing thousands of dollars,” one commenter wrote.
“If this were anyone else, they’d have complied. But they just kept yelling and making it worse,” said another.
Others, however, questioned the officers’ tactics, particularly once the suspect claimed she was pregnant. Some users argued that officers should have waited for female personnel to perform the search — although, as the police noted, no physical frisk was done until after the arrest.
⚖️ Bigger Picture: Retail Theft on the Rise
This TJ Maxx incident highlights a growing problem facing retailers across the United States: organized and repeat shoplifting rings. Stores like TJ Maxx, Target, and Ulta have all reported an increase in theft, often involving groups who target specific products (like perfume or designer clothing) for quick resale.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that refusing to provide identification during an active investigation can escalate situations unnecessarily. In this case, what could have been a straightforward detention turned into a chaotic, viral confrontation — with multiple criminal charges added as a result.
