News Summary
Three Houston residents, including Bernard Lane, Shalondra Gilbert, and Alicia Morris, have been arrested for their involvement in a retail theft scheme that reportedly stole around $300,000 from Target stores across multiple states. The suspects, apprehended after a comprehensive investigation, engaged in criminal activities spanning from Texas to Georgia, Alabama, and Kansas. Lane, identified as the ringleader, has a long criminal history with numerous charges. Their arrests reflect ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat organized retail theft.
Houston Residents Arrested for Target Theft Scheme
Three residents from Houston have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a scheme that resulted in the theft of $300,000 from Target stores across multiple states. The individuals, identified as Bernard Lane, Shalondra Gilbert, and Alicia Morris, were apprehended as a result of a comprehensive investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The theft operations reportedly took place between February 2024 and September 2025, according to court documents. Law enforcement officials noted that the suspects operated not just within Texas, but expanded their activities to target locations in Georgia, Alabama, and as far as Kansas.
Details of the Arrests
Bernard Lane is described as the ringleader of the group and has a long criminal history, having been charged 70 times in Harris County for various offenses, including evading arrest, assault, and driving while intoxicated (DWI). By the end of 2024, he had amassed around three dozen convictions.
In a particularly troubling instance, Lane was arrested in 2024 for allegedly choking and threatening his former girlfriend, Shalondra Gilbert, but was released on a nominal bond of just $1. Gilbert, who is also facing charges for her role in the thefts, was mentioned in relevant court documents. Another accomplice, Alicia Morris, shares a Spring address with Lane, although their exact connection remains unclear.
Criminal Activities Across States
Lanes’s criminal activities were not limited to Houston. He was arrested in Overland Park, Kansas, for stealing from a Target store in July 2024. After being released on bond in Kansas, he teamed up with Morris to commit additional thefts at three more Target locations in Georgia and Alabama within consecutive days in August, totaling around $2,000 in stolen merchandise.
In September 2025, Lane and Morris were involved in thefts at four Target locations back in Harris County, Texas. This series of criminal actions underscores the wide-ranging nature of their alleged operation.
Current Status of the Suspects
All three suspects, Bernard Lane, Shalondra Gilbert, and Alicia Morris, are currently being held in the Harris County Jail. Their arrests highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat retail thefts that have drawn attention for their organized nature and significant financial impact on businesses.
Conclusion
The arrest of these individuals serves as a reminder of the challenges retailers face in deterring theft, particularly from organized crime groups. As investigations continue, authorities are likely to gain further insight into the scale and operations of such criminal enterprises.
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