In the ongoing saga of retail theft, Orlexus Elliot, a woman who appears to have a serious shopping situation going on, is back in the spotlight. The 27-year-old, who gained some notoriety locally after a sizable shoplifting incident at Victoria’s Secret in Murfreesboro, has been busily racking up a stunning 58 offenses since 2016, making her quite the regular in the local courts.
Her most recent escapade took a turn for the dramatic, as this accused shoplifter was captured on surveillance cameras making off with a grand total of $11,039 worth of merchandise from various retailers across Nashville. Elliot evidently kept things exciting by allegedly stealing from a whole range of shops—from designer handbags to hefty boxes of candy. Her escapades also kept police guessing as to where the next target would be.
According to the Metro Police Department, Elliot's shenanigans include the un-inspiring theft of nine handbags worth $3,642 from the Coach store and 20 designer coats valued at $3,365 from Polo Ralph Lauren. These high-end items were later posted for sale on social media pages in Middle Tennessee the very same day, according to authorities. Talk about fast turnover! Police also say that she cleverly made an appointment under a false name to swipe 14 pairs of Prada glasses.
The list goes on, which is why the detectives from the Organized Retail Crimes Unit began investigating her. It was found that she allegedly took candy from Walgreens, tumblers from Ace Hardware, diapers from local drugstores, and a countless number of beauty products from Ulta.
After being surveilled by detectives and even a police helicopter this past Monday, Elliot finally found herself in a new pair of handcuffs with a bond set at a whopping $102,500. And let’s not forget the long list of previous offenses tied to her name, including a conviction for possessing tools used in retail theft, which was one of the charges she plead guilty to in Murfreesboro after the Victoria’s Secret heist —what a resume!
To be more specific, her current arrest warrants, filed by police, charge her with five counts of committing organized retail crime, nine counts of felony theft, and five counts of misdemeanor theft.
So, will Elliot finally learn her lesson this time? Or will she continue with what looks to be more of a lifestyle than habit of chronic thievery? Currently, it looks as if the young lady with a penchant for merchandise and a poorly executed business model will remain in and out of police custody. Whatever path she chooses next the current path is clear—her retail therapy has taken quite the detour into the criminal justice system.
Metro PD - Surveillance videos from stores and investigative work shows that Elliot has continued to steal despite multiple prior theft convictions related to:
- Her arrest in November 2021 for stealing jerseys from the Titans Pro Shop;
- Her arrest in May 2021 for stealing from a store in Goodlettsville;
- Her arrest in March 2019 for stealing from Target on Charlotte Pike;
- Her arrest in August 2018 for stealing from Victoria’s Secret at Rivergate Mall;
- Her arrest in April 2018 for stealing diapers from both Walgreens on 8th Avenue and a Dollar General Store in Goodlettsville;
- Her arrest in October 2016 for stealing from TJ Maxx at 100 Oaks.
Metro PD - In the 16 cases for which Elliot is now jailed, she is accused of:
- Stealing nine handbags valued at $3,642 from the Coach store at Tanger Outlets on May 29, 2024;
- Stealing 20 coats valued at $3,365 from the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Opry Mills on September 9, 2024. The stolen coats were posted for sale on social media the same day;
- Stealing 14 pair of Prada brand glasses valued at $5,400 from LensCrafters in the Nashville West Shopping Center on January 2, 2025, after making an appointment under a false name. The stolen glasses were posted for sale on social media;
- Stealing $11,039 worth of merchandise from Sunglass Hut in Opry Mills Mall on April 26, 2024. The stolen merchandise was posted for sale on social media;
- Stealing eight boxes of candy valued at $135.92 from Walgreens on Antioch Pike on February 14, 2024;
- Stealing six Stanley Tumblers worth $210 from Ace Hardware on Gallatin Pike on January 13, 2024;
- Stealing three large boxes of diapers valued at $104.97 from Walgreens at 1081 Murfreesboro Pike on August 24, 2024;
- Stealing eight Stanley tumblers valued at $360 from Target on White Bridge Road on December 29, 2024;
- Stealing six Stanley tumblers valued at $270 from Target on Charlotte Pike on December 29, 2024;
- Stealing merchandise valued at $1,003 from the Ulta store at 100 Oaks on September 20, 2024;
- Stealing clothing valued at $2,187 from Macy’s at Green Hills Mall on November 17, 2024;
- Stealing merchandise valued at $1,815 from the Ulta store in Bellevue on January 1, 2025;
- Stealing merchandise valued at $2,898 from the Ulta store at 100 Oaks on April 26, 2024;
- Stealing merchandise valued at $2,678 from the Ulta store at Tanger Outlets on April 22, 2024;
- Stealing $9,720 worth of handbags and jewelry from the Tory Burch store in Opry Mills Mall on June 4, 2024;
- Stealing multiple boxes of merchandise valued at $5,000 from Dirt Cheap on Gallatin Pike South on November 4, 2023.
Prior to her arrest on Monday, Elliot had been charged with 58 offenses since 2016, including multiple counts of probation violation and failure to appear in court.
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