Minnesota Police Need Public’s Help Now To Identify Shoplifter

As good as store surveillance can be, sometimes a shoplifter gets away with merchandise, which impacts all consumers.

Experts say that shoplifting has several consequences, which impact businesses, communities, and individuals. For example, retailers lose revenue, leading to higher prices for consumers and potential job losses.

As for the shoplifter, they'll likely face legal trouble, including fines, jail time, and a criminal record once they are caught.

In Minnesota, shoplifting, or theft of property, is classified differently based on the value of the stolen merchandise. Misdemeanor shoplifting, for items under $500, carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Gross misdemeanor shoplifting, for items between $500 and $1,000, can result in up to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine. For items valued over $1,000, it's considered a felony, with potential penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Recently, a shoplifting incident occurred in Duluth, and now authorities are requesting the public's help to identify the thief.

Shoplifting Incident Reported Recently In Duluth, Minnesota

According to the Duluth Police Department, on Tuesday, April 8, a shoplifting incident occurred at JCPenney. The retail store is located inside the Miller Hill Mall at 1600 Miller Trunk Highway.

Now, they've reached out to the public through Facebook to identify the woman involved in this incident. The individual is described as a white female with red hair wearing a black vest, blue sweatshirt, and black leggings.

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Anyone who knows the identity of the person pictured below or has any information on this case is encouraged to call 218-730-5653 and reference ICR#25049820.

Even if you do not have helpful information to provide to police, please share this across your social media pages because the more people who see this, the better chance there is for her to be identified.

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