A Mississippi police officer was arrested and delivered to the station in her personal police cruiser after getting caught shoplifting sneakers in uniform.

Robin Conner, 33, was on obligation earlier this week when she went to a Dicks Sporting Items in Columbus.

Conner tried on a pair of $140 sneakers, then tried to depart the shop whereas nonetheless sporting them.

Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry instructed The Dispatch that he responded to the scene himself.

“An employee observed them and detained the officer and called 911,” Daughtry mentioned. “911, knowing it was an officer, called the (shift supervisor) and they notified us. Myself, the assistant chief and the captain over patrol all responded.”

“We’re putting her in jail,” Daughtry mentioned. “It’s embarrassing for the department, but we’re going to treat her like we would anybody else.”

CPD might be dealing with the case.

“I don’t see there’s any conflict of interest,” Daughtry mentioned. “If it was a major case we would turn it over to another agency, but this is a misdemeanor and it’s pretty much cut and dried.”

The Blaze experiences, “Conner was booked into the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center, charged with misdemeanor shoplifting for stealing goods worth less than $1,000, and given a $862 surety bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on April 4.”

Although she was initially positioned on administrative depart, however the Columbus Metropolis Council voted unanimously on Thursday to fireplace her.