BOARDMAN, Ohio -  Boardman police were dispatched to Walmart at 10:33 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, regarding a shoplifter.

Upon arriving at the scene, police found the suspect, Karlibeth Snyder (31), with a Walmart security officer and a loss prevention officer attempting to flee security.  

Police apprehended Snyder and escorted her to the loss prevention office. An investigation uncovered a glass crack pipe, a small clear baggie of heroin, and a piece of folded paper with an unknown white substance in it. 

Snyder had been spotted switching price tags on items to get them for a cheaper price and placing several unpaid items in a bag at the self-checkout station.

Officers were advised of a white Buick in the Walmart parking lot. Donald Reed (41), the male driver, was with Snyder while she was inside the store.

Upon searching the vehicle, the investigation uncovered a glass crack pipe under the driver's seat, as well as a green case on the passenger side floorboard containing eight hypodermic needles, a spoon, a rubber tie-off, and a glass crack pipe. Snyder admitted that everything in the case belonged to her. Snyder also revealed a clear baggie of heroin hidden in her bra. Reed was placed under arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Reed was processed and released on a summons with the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.  

Snyder was transported to Boardman Police Department for processing and transported to the Mahoning County Jail. Snyder was given a court date of Tuesday, Aug. 10, and was charged with theft, obstructing official business, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs, and possession of drug abuse instruments. Snyder was issued a criminal trespassing warning from Walmart.