DUBUQUE, Iowa – Four individuals were arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting at local stores on Nov. 26, 2025, amid holiday shopping crowds.

Lucas Lee Scharpf, 44, white male, arrested at 4:36 p.m. at Hy-Vee grocery store (400 S Locust St) on a fifth-degree theft charge. 0

John Frank Turner, 25, Black male, and Madelyne Ruth Derouin, 23, white female, arrested at Famous Footwear (2495 NW Arterial) at 7:54 p.m. and 7:39 p.m., respectively, for fifth-degree theft. 7

Bianka Jasmine Godfredsen-Lima, 19, white female, arrested at 9:04 p.m. at Walmart Supercenter (4200 Dodge St) on the same charge. 10

Police reports indicate separate incidents; all suspects face court appearances. Retailers reported no injuries.