Ex-Home Depot worker arrested for allegedly stealing $18K worth of goods.

A recent scandal has rocked the Home Depot department store in Cobb County, Georgia, where a former employee has been accused of aiding in the theft of over $18,000 worth of merchandise. According to WSB Radio, the culprit, identified as Orin Turner, was arrested after store investigators discovered his involvement in the scheme. It was found that Turner had been passing off stolen products to a man named Julius Peterson, posing as a legitimate Home Depot customer. Their rendezvous point was a location outside the store on Cumberland Parkway, where the stolen goods would be loaded into Peterson's truck. The items ranged from paint cans and porcelain tiles to drywall and other construction materials. Turner admitted to receiving a cut of $400 for each transaction.
Upon further investigation, police uncovered Peterson's role in the operation. He had been receiving the stolen items from Turner and then exchanging them for cash with contractors. Court documents show that Home Depot's retail crime investigator had observed Turner loading Peterson's truck on multiple occasions, sometimes using a forklift to move the large amounts of stolen goods. Both Turner and Peterson have been charged with multiple offenses related to the theft and distribution of stolen property, as reported by The Townelaker.
WSB Radio also spoke to contractor Wali Sabir, who has been in the business for over five decades. He expressed his disappointment in the situation, stating that when people steal from stores like Home Depot, it ultimately leads to increased prices for consumers. "It's not right," Sabir stated. "People don't realize that we all end up paying more when these things happen."
In an attempt to gather more information, a reporter visited Turner's residence, only to be told by a woman who claimed to know him that he had already moved out. The reporter also attempted to contact Peterson, but was unable to reach him for a statement.
This scandal at the Home Depot in Cobb County has not only resulted in the arrest of two individuals, but it has also shed light on the negative impact that theft can have on businesses and their customers. It serves as a reminder to always act with integrity and honesty, as the consequences of dishonest actions can be far-reaching.

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