Police in Florida say a routine shoplifting call turned into a major felony arrest after a woman was caught stealing more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store.
According to investigators, the woman moved through the aisles filling her cart with high-ticket items, including electronics, clothing, and beauty products. Instead of heading for the checkout, she attempted to bypass the registers entirely — making a straight line for the exit.
But loss prevention officers had been watching closely. By the time she reached the doors, police were already waiting.
Bodycam footage shows the dramatic moment officers stopped her just outside the store. At first, she tried to deny the theft, insisting she “forgot to pay.” But when officers opened her bags and scanned the receipts, the truth was undeniable — thousands of dollars in unpaid merchandise.
“She wasn’t just stealing small stuff,” one officer said. “She targeted expensive items. This was planned.”
The woman was placed in handcuffs and escorted back inside the store as shocked shoppers looked on. Police later confirmed she is facing grand theft charges, which in Florida can carry serious jail time and heavy fines.
Target officials said they’ve been cracking down on organized retail crime, noting that cases involving thousands of dollars in stolen goods are becoming increasingly common.
What makes this case stand out is not just the staggering dollar amount — but the brazen confidence of someone who thought they could get away with it.
👉 WATCH the moment police confront and arrest her — all caught on bodycam.