Lawless Behavior Leads to Retail Theft Charges

On January 12, 2026, Warrington Police responded to BJ’s Wholesale Club for a reported retail theft. Upon arrival, officers were advised by loss prevention that 48-year-old Thomas Wesley Lawless Jr., of Warrington, had stolen multiple items from the store.

Loss prevention related Lawless selected numerous items, opened the packages and the concealed the merchandise in his pockets while inside the store. Lawless then exited the business while failing to pay for the concealed items.

The total value of the stolen merchandise was $184.93.

On February 2, 2026, Lawless was processed in connection with the theft.

Criminal charges, and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.