A North Platte woman is facing a felony theft charge after she went on a shopping spree at Walmart, and forgot to pay.

At around 8:30 on June 1, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to Walmart, 1401 South Dewey, on the report of an uncooperative female shoplifter.

According to store staff, Kathy Clifton was observed filling a large tote with assorted store merchandise, including food, alcohol, clothing, DVD movies and various other items.  She then attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise, which was valued at around $815.

Officer Rodney Brown said Clifton was confronted by store staff and escorted back inside, at which time she became defiant and uncooperative.

Police arrived to assist, and determined that there was probable cause to arrest Clifton for felony theft by shoplifting.

She was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed.