Floyd County Authorities Charge Rome Man in Series of Fraudulent Store Returns

Joseph Richard Dye Jr., 37, of Rome, was arrested this week on allegations of a shoplifting spree at Lowe’s.

According to reports, Dye first targeted Lowe’s on January 3, where he allegedly made two fraudulent returns totaling $502.95.

Authorities say Dye continued the scheme in the following weeks. On January 4, he reportedly made four separate fraudulent returns amounting to $1,333.49. Two days later, on January 6, he allegedly carried out a similar act, taking $564.79.

Investigators also allege that on January 5 and again on January 25, Dye took merchandise without paying for it and later returned the items for refunds. The total loss from those incidents was listed at $1,528.02.

In all, Dye is charged with four counts of felony shoplifting, as well as probation violation.