The Gulfport Police Department has arrested two women in connection with a shoplifting incident on December 18 in the 9300 block of Highway 49.
According to police, officers responded to the shoplifting report at approximately 8:47 p.m. and apprehended the two women as they exited the store with concealed items. Investigators also discovered that Burnett had two active felony warrants related to previous shoplifting incidents.
During transport to the police department, Kennedy was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, which she had concealed under her shirt. She attempted to discard the substance on the floorboard of the patrol vehicle, leading to an additional charge.
Burnett was charged with one count of shoplifting, while Kennedy faces charges of shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance…