Patrol responded to the Tapestry Club pool for a report of a theft. Upon arrival, Patrol spoke with the victim, who stated someone stole her gray Michael Kors purse containing various items. The victim also stated that she recieved two notifications on her phone about two Cash App transactions which she did not authorize. Both transactions were completed using different cards. The victim identified a subject, Carol Shmal as a possible suspect in the theft. An independent witness also idenified Shmal as being a possible suspect who was in the area at the time of the theft.
A few moments later, Shmal was located crouched in the bushes. After further investigation, Patrol recovered the victims gray Michael Kors purse along with several other items inside Shmal's vehicle. Also located in Shmal's vehicle were two prescription bottles (Hydrocodone and Paroxetine) which were not prescribed to her, and marijuana. Shmal confessed to stealing the purse and the contents inside. Shmal was taken into custody and charged with Access Device Fraud, Theft by Unlawful taking, and possession of controlled substances.