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"Stuff that goes out the door without being paid for affects my bottom line, which in turn affects their ability to get a raise, for the company to make money," explained Wiley. "www.mbtshoeslive.com." Shelly agreed with her. "That affects my pay. I won't get a raise, I won't get as many days, you know I have a little boy that I have to take care of. My little boy deserves the best, and with people taking stuff, he can't get that. That's what makes me angry." Shelly called Decatur Police, who made a report and are currently investigating. As for the shoes, Shelly says she'd be willing to give them back if the suspect returned. "After I locked the door and called the police, she could wear her shoes to the jail," Shelly said.

She says two of the women had been in the store before. Shelly posted pictures from the video and proudly showed off some evidence the woman she chased left behind. "She came out of her shoes, so I have her shoes," said Shelly smiling. "She was barefoot in the snow and ice running." "We have seen more of it [alleged shoplifting] this year than ever before and we've been in business for 57 years," said business owner Meccy Wiley. And she says shoplifting costs everyone, including Shelly and the other clerks.

Meanwhile, Lawson hasn't allowed the success to go to his head. He wants teammates to understand his humble beginnings could happen to anyone. He's now one of two team captains and recently went 4-1 at the six-way dual meet at Wharton High. Obviously, anyone experiencing those lows his first year in a sport contemplates moving in another direction. Not Lawson. "The kids you wrestle are nice," he said. "Sportsmanship in this sport is different from anything else. The shaking of hands … I just felt like this is my sport. This is the thing I know how to do." Freedom coach Brian Chevalier is happy that Lawson, Freedom's lone four-year wrestler, has shown a high level of stick-to-itiveness. It seems to be a mentality that permeates the Patriots' wrestling room.