ASP: $160k stolen in 'barcode swapping scheme' lands two Texans in Arkansas jail

OMAHA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police arrested two men for allegedly being involved in a multi-state barcode swapping scheme valued at more than $160,000.

ASP Troopers stopped a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 65 near Tower Road in Boone County on July 7 for a traffic violation.

A news release states that ASP Troopers found 22 unopened garage door openers in the truck bed and rear floorboard. Each opener retails around $200.

"The vehicle's occupants, identified as Terry White, 52, of Pasadena, Texas, and Robert Diaz, 34, of Spring, Texas, could not provide receipts or proof of purchase for the opener," the news release states.

Troopers tracked back the shipping labels to a Lowe's store in Bentonville. After further investigation, Troopers said that the revealed evidence showed the men may have been involved in a multi-state barcode swapping scheme.

White had multiple active warrants for retail theft in Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky. Troopers transported both men to the Boone County Detention Center, where they were charged with felony theft by receiving.