Police: Notorious Jewel Thief Arrested At Walmart

In this Jan. 11, 2016 photo, Doris Payne poses for a photo in Atlanta. The 85-year-old has managed to walk off with pricey jewels in countless thefts around the world for over six decades, according to authorities. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Bazemore / Associated Press

Police near Atlanta say a notorious jewel thief with an illicit career spanning six decades has been caught stealing again, but she wasn’t after sparkly gems this time.

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Doris Payne, 86, was arrested at a Walmart store around 5 p.m. Monday and charged with shoplifting $86.22 worth of merchandise, according to a report from Chamblee police. The charge is a misdemeanor.