ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Albuquerque police have observed more incidents of shoplifters displaying weapons when confronted. Several examples:
♦ In October 2020, an Albuquerque couple were charged in connection with a series of robberies at Coronado and Winrock malls. They allegedly stole high-value items at Nordstrom Rack, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JC Penney and Macy’s in a span of two weeks, according to a criminal complaint. When confronted, the male would brandish a black handgun. Davonne Warner and Markie Ann Zubia, both 21, were charged in November on multiple charges of armed robbery in connection with the incidents.
♦ On Feb. 23 an Albuquerque couple switched price tags at the self-checkout and were confronted by employees at the Walmart at Coors and Rio Bravo SW, according to a Metropolitan Court criminal complaint. Police allege Nathan Tapia, 29, displayed a firearm and said “I’m going to start blasting people,” before the couple fled in a Jeep. On April 17 police r