On October 5, 2026, deputies responded to the Walmart located at 9598 Rowlett Road in reference to a reported shoplifting incident.
Upon arrival, deputies were advised by Walmart Asset Protection personnel that a male had concealed merchandise on his person and passed all points of sale without providing payment. Deputies located and detained the individual, identified as 66-year-old Lionell Alphonse.
Deputies reviewed security footage provided by Walmart Asset Protection personnel, which showed Alphonse concealing merchandise and passing the points of sale without paying.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted felony theft with a previous conviction charges against Alphonse. He was taken into custody and transported to the Harris County Jail, where he was booked.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Summary
On October 5, 2026, deputies responded to a shoplifting incident at Walmart, located at 9598 Rowlett Road. Walmart Asset Protection personnel reported that a male had concealed merchandise and exited the store without making a payment. Deputies detained the individual, later identified as 66-year-old Lionell Alphonse.
After reviewing security footage, they confirmed that Alphonse had concealed items and bypassed the checkout. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted felony theft charges against him, given his previous conviction. Alphonse was taken into custody and booked at the Harris County Jail.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.