KENT, Wash. — Kent police officers arrested a 21-year-old woman suspected of shoplifting from a Target store after a foot chase on Wednesday, according to the Kent Police Department.
Police said officers were responding to a reported shoplifting incident when they encountered the woman attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. A loss prevention employee was running after her, and officers joined the pursuit.
According to police, the woman initially refused commands to stop and continued running before officers caught up with her and took her into custody without further incident.
Investigators said the suspect had stolen 21 items valued at approximately $752.64. She reportedly admitted that she intended to sell some of the items.
Police also noted that the suspect had been in the store for some time and had a shopping cart full of merchandise. The department highlighted the role of officers and store loss prevention staff in responding to the incident.