Spokane Valley Man Arrested for Theft, Forgery

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  Spokane Valley Deputies arrested 50-year-old Joshua M. Leaf on June 22, 2026.“On June 22, 2026, at approximately 6:05 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported attempted theft at a business in the 5600 block of E. Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley. Store Loss Prevention (LP) Employees said they had a suspect, identified as 50-year-old Joshua M. Leaf, detained in the LP office.”
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  Joshua M. Leaf was arrested for felony theft and misdemeanor forgery.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Joshua M. Leaf attempted to leave a business with a gaming computer and Dyson vacuum without paying.“Leaf, with the cart and store merchandise, walked around the checkout area and passed all points of sale without paying.”
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  Store Loss Prevention employees detained Leaf in the 5600 block of E. Sprague Avenue at 6:05 p.m.“On June 22, 2026, at approximately 6:05 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported attempted theft at a business in the 5600 block of E. Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley. Store Loss Prevention (LP) Employees said they had a suspect, identified as 50-year-old Joshua M. Leaf, detained in the LP office.”
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  Leaf had placed the items in a shopping cart and passed all checkout points without paying.“Leaf, with the cart and store merchandise, walked around the checkout area and passed all points of sale without paying.”
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  As he approached the exit, he handed a counterfeit receipt to an employee checking carts.“As he walked toward the exit, he handed a receipt to an employee checking carts before customers left the store.”
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  The store staff showed deputies the fake receipt and explained the merchandise was valued at over $3,000.“They showed Deputies the receipt Leaf tried to use and explained that it was counterfeit, highlighting the differences when compared to an authentic receipt. They advised the merchandise Leaf attempted to steal was valued at over $3,000.”
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  Deputies charged Leaf with Theft 2nd Degree and Forgery.“Through the investigation, Deputies developed probable cause to charge Leaf with Theft 2nd Degree and Forgery.”
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  During a search after arrest, officers found suspected fentanyl in his pocket.“After his arrest, Deputies located suspected Fentanyl in his pocket.”
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  Leaf was booked into Spokane County Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges.“Leaf was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for felony charges of Theft 2nd Degree and Forgery. He was also booked on a misdemeanor charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.”