SAN FRANCISCO (TND) — A California woman has been convicted of stealing over $60,000 in merchandise from the same Target store dozens of times.
Aziza Graves, 43, from San Francisco allegedly entered the Target at the Stonestown Galleria on multiple occasions between Oct. 3, 2020, and Nov. 16, 2021, and repeatedly stole merchandise with a total value in excess of $60,000, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
"Ms. Graves would enter Target, and then immediately proceed to select merchandise from the shelves," the statement read. "She would then proceed to the self-checkout counter where she would scan each item, insert a nominal amount, such as a single coin or bill, and then exit the store."
During the investigation, authorities followed and surveilled Graves after leaving Target with the unpaid merchandise and observed her selling stolen goods at UN Plaza to sellers of stolen property before eventually selling the stolen goods to anyone passing by.
A trial by jury took place and Graves was convicted of one felony count of grand theft in violation and 52 misdemeanor counts of petty theft from Target, authorities said. She was also convicted of one count of misdemeanor petty theft in connection to a theft at Abercrombie and Fitch.
"Retail theft continues to have a major impact on San Francisco businesses from the small mom-and-pop corner store to the large retail stores," District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said. "Individuals such as Aziza Graves commit egregious thefts through brazen and repeated conduct that greatly impacts retailers’ ability to operate and serve the general public in their area. These crimes demand accountability and we need to send the message to others who engage in open and brash thefts that, with the support of our local law enforcement partners, our office will continue to pursue and prosecute those involved. This verdict emphasizes that the citizens of San Francisco will not tolerate these offenders who attempt to take advantage of our business community."
Graves is currently out of custody and facing more than three years in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for May 24, 2024.
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