(January 29, 2025) — On January 28, 2025, Officers working for the Cape Coral Police Department arrested Amy Crystal Lowe (DOB 3/14/1988) for multiple counts of retail theft at the Target store located at 1890 N.E. Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, Florida.
Lowe is accused of stealing from the store on three separate occasions in January 2025. The thefts occurred on January 2, 21, and 22, where Lowe allegedly failed to scan several items at self-checkout, intentionally depriving Target of over $180 worth of merchandise.
Once Lowe was notified of the investigation and charges she was facing, she agreed to meet officers at the Cape Coral Police Department and was placed under arrest on January 29.
While being processed at the Lee County Jail, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies discovered an item concealed in Lowe’s person during a routine scan. Lowe reportedly removed a green plastic-wrapped package from inside her body, which contained multiple pills.
The items were identified as controlled substances, including pills that presumptively tested positive for fentanyl, along with a prescription medication and another unknown pill.
Lowe now faces multiple charges, including:
–3 counts in violation of 812.014(3)(a), Theft
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 994.47(1)(a)(4), Smuggling contraband into a correctional facility
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 893.13(6)(a), Possession of fentanyl
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 499.03(1), Possession of certain drugs
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 893.147(1), Possession of drug paraphernalia
The drugs and paraphernalia were seized and are being processed by the Cape Coral Police Department. Further analysis is being conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Lowe is currently in custody pending further legal proceedings.
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