A North Platte woman, who apparently can’t get enough of Wal-Mart’s five-finger discount, is now facing a felony theft charge.

On December 31, at around 4:16 p.m., North Platte police responded to Wal-Mart, 1401 South Dewey Street, on the report of a female shoplifter who was running for the store’s Loss Prevention personnel.

Before police arrived, the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Emily Lembke, fled in a vehicle.

An officer located Lembke and conducted a traffic stop.

A subsequent search led to the discovery of more than $200 worth of merchandise, Lembke allegedly took from the store.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, Lembke had previously been arrested for shoplifting from Wal-Mart, and was told she was no longer welcome to shop at the store.

As a result, Lembke was charged with 2nd degree trespassing and shoplifting.  Brown said, because Lembke has prior convictions for shoplifting, the charge was enhanced to a felony.

Lembke was incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center.