Wallis faces two counts of felony organized retail theft, three counts of felony dealing in stolen property, and one count of felony money laundering stemming from a scheme that allegedly netted him nearly $40,000 in revenue from stolen goods sold on eBay. Between July 2025 and February 2026, prosecutors allege Wallis committed 75 thefts at Target locations spanning from Orlando to Miami.
According to the Attorney General's office, Wallis would select multiple large boxes of trading cards along with an equal number of 99-cent taco seasoning packets at Target self-checkout stations. He would then pay only for the seasoning packets while taking the trading cards without payment, later selling the stolen merchandise through his eBay account.
The alleged thefts resulted in losses exceeding $10,000 for Target while generating approximately $40,000 in revenue for Wallis from the sale of stolen goods. If convicted on all charges, Wallis faces up to 90 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
The investigation was led by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution, with assistance from Martin County and Broward County sheriff's offices. Investigators believe Wallis committed additional thefts at Walmart and Publix locations, and the investigation remains ongoing.
"Florida has the number one economy in the nation because of our commitment to law and order," said Attorney General Uthmeier. "Organized retail theft drives up prices for consumers, and that is not a result we are going to tolerate. These schemes will be met with the maximum punishment allowed under the law."
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw emphasized the collaborative enforcement approach, stating: "This arrest send a clear message that organized retail theft, no matter how coordinated or far-reaching, will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted. Those who profit from stealing in our communities will be held accountable."
Assistant Statewide Prosecutors Chris Olowin and Monique Wilson will prosecute the case in Florida's Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. The case highlights ongoing efforts by state prosecutors to target organized retail theft operations that span multiple jurisdictions.