August 24, 2018 – A Delaware County Grand Jury has returned a 13-count indictment against 27-year-old Lindsey Clifford, of Columbus, 26-year-old Antonio Estrada, of Columbus, 47-year-old Donald Gorey, of Columbus 38-year-old Shelley Hagerman, of Columbus, and 25-year-old Leanna Luna-Jimenez, of Hilliard.
The indictment against the group specifies the alleged criminal activity as occurring from June 1, 2018 through August 22, 2018.
“Surveillance video shows members of the group arriving at a Home Depot store together, but going inside separately,” said Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien. “A cart would be filled with tools and taken past all points of sale.”
The Home Depot stores targeted by the group include the Powell, Columbus, and Dublin locations.
“Not all members of the group participated in each instance of theft, but together the total in stolen merchandise is estimated to be at least $50,000,” O’Brien said. “It is likely that amount will increase, as each instance saw an estimated $1,500 to $5,000 in losses for the retailer.”
The group allegedly committed more than twenty incidents of theft against Home Depot during the period of the indictment.
All members of the group are charged with one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activiy – a second-degree felony, and additional prohibited activities – a third-degree felony. In addition, Clifford is charged with seven counts of theft – all fifth degree felonies, and robbery – a third-degree felony. Estrada is charged with four counts of theft – fifth-degree felonies. Gorey is charged with 10 counts of theft – fifth-degree felonies. Hagerman is charged with two counts of theft – both fifth-degree felonies. Jimenez is charged with six counts of theft – fifth-degree felonies, and one count of robbery – a third-degree felony.
Arraignment dates for the group are not yet set.
