A woman was arrested after security footage showed her entering buildings at a local business without permission, according to Minden police.
Officers responded to Mercy’s Closet on Sibley Road on February 18 after the business owner reported a prior incident. The owner of Mercy’s Closet provided security footage showing a woman arriving at the business in a silver Nissan Pathfinder on February 14 around 2:30 AM. The woman, using a flashlight, attempted to open multiple doors before entering two buildings through unlocked doors. No items appeared to be taken.
The owner posted images of the woman on social media to help identify her. Later that morning, a woman who identified herself as Brittney Amey, 29, called the business and admitted to being the person in the footage, according to police. The owner reportedly offered Amey an opportunity to avoid charges by volunteering at the business for an eight-hour shift, which Amey agreed to. However, she failed to show up as scheduled on February 18.
Authorities later confirmed the vehicle in the footage was registered to Amey. The business owner provided video footage, a written statement, and signed a complaint affidavit seeking criminal charges. An arrest warrant was issued for Amey on February 22 for unauthorized entry of a place of business.
Officers served the warrant that morning at a residence in the 400 block of College Street, where Amey was taken into custody. Police say she admitted to entering the buildings but stated she did not take anything. She was booked at the Minden Police Department and later transferred to BDCC.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.