Wilmington trio accused of running retail theft ring that targeted stores in the Carolinas Monaja Green, left, Ta nasia Matthews, middle, and Antoine Nixon Jr. (Source: WPD) By WECT Staff | May 6, 2021 at 11:18 AM EDT - Updated May 6 at 12:58 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two women and a man from Wilmington are accused of running a retail theft ring that targeted multiple stores in North and South Carolina.
According to a news release, Monaja Arijayan Green, 19, Ta’nasia Michelle Matthews, 19, and Antoine Lamar Nixon Jr., 28, were recently arrested on numerous charges including larceny and common law robbery.
Officials say the group was focused on stealing Rainbow sandals and body spray from stores such as Bath and Body Works, Aussie Island Surf Shop, Palmetto Moon, Feet First, and H&M from locations between Jacksonville, N.C. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.