A woman is facing charges for more than 100 counts of theft from the Target at Stonestown Galleria shopping mall, according to reporting by KPIX.
Aziza Graves was arrested Wednesday for scanning items at the self-checkout kiosks at the store throughout October 2020 to November 2021 and using only a dollar, or even in some cases, one cent, as payment. She would then leave without completing the transaction.
Her total thefts amounted to more than $40,000 during that time. She is facing eight felony counts of grand theft and 120 misdemeanor counts of petty theft.
Graves' arrest came as a result of an investigation by the San Francisco District Attorney’s office and the police department.
"I am proud of our office’s leadership, meticulous investigation, and cross-agency coordination with the San Francisco Police Department," District Attorney Chesa Boudin said in a statement as reported by the station. "We are committed to stopping those who participate in organized retail theft, including by dismantling the fencing networks that make this type of crime profitable."
"The suspect in this case has been a particularly brazen and prolific retail theft offender," said Police Chief Bill Scott, the station reported. "We hope this case — like many others on which we partner with our local prosecutors — sends a strong message to would-be shoplifters that their lawless conduct won’t be tolerated in San Francisco."
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