Texas cop on leave for shoplifting arrested again for shoplifting
A San Antonio, Tex., police officer who was placed on administrative leave following a recent shoplifting arrest was taken into custody again Wednesday night for a similar charge.
Officer David Nieto, a 3-year-veteran of the department, was arrested at a Walmart at Loop 1604 and Nacogdoches Road.
Nieto is accused of attempting to steal household items from the store.
According to SAPD officials, Nieto was arrested by an off-duty SAPD officer and civilian loss prevention officers.
SAPD officials said Nieto is facing charges of fraudulent destruction concealment of writing, as well as a theft of less than $50.
This was Nieto’s second arrest in less than ten days.
He was arrested on May 5 after he allegedly stole ammunition from a Northeast Side sporting goods store.
In that case, SAPD officials said the in-store security team watched him on camera as he tried to conceal merchandise, then walked past cash registers.
Nieto had his two children with him at the time.
SAPD officials said the case from May 5 is still pending and department intelligence and internal affairs are investigating.
San Antonio Police Chief Anthony Trevino is expected to address the new charge against Nieto Thursday.
Below is a mugshot from Nieto’s first arrest on May 5:
