Woman accused of trying to steal steaks, urinating on floor of Publix

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A woman was arrested after allegedly causing a scene at a Columbia-area Publix over the weekend.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 35-year-old Cardesha Gilmore was arrested Sunday and is charged with indecent exposure, shoplifting, public disorderly conduct, pedestrian in the highway and assault while resisting arrest.

According to an incident report from RCSD, Gilmore was caught trying to steal four packs of steaks by employees at the Publix store on Hardscrabble Road. Afterwards, she reportedly became irate and proceeded to urinate on the floor of the store.

When deputies arrived, Gilmore allegedly ran away and went into traffic on Hardscrabble Road. She eventually complied with orders to stop and was taken into custody.

Documents state that Gilmore tried to run again after being taken to a patrol car, but immediately lost balance and was restrained. The sheriff’s department said Gilmore also tried kicking a deputy in the face, but was unsuccessful.

She reportedly did not have any identification on her, and all deputies reportedly found was an empty bottle of oxycodone prescribed to a different person that did not match Gilmore, according to DMV records.

RCSD noted that Gilmore was initially identified as a “Jane Doe” in an incident report, but publicly identified her as the suspect on Tuesday.

As of Tuesday afternoon, records show Gilmore was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on a nearly $21,800 bond.

This is a developing story. Stay with WIS for the latest.

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