Woman arrested, accused of stealing more than $51K from Kohl's stores
According to a news release from the Macedonia Police Department, officers responded to a report from the local Kohl's about a woman suspected of being connected to an "organized crime theft investigation."
When officers arrived at the scene, they spotted the woman browsing in the department store, but she later left the establishment without taking any items, police stated.
During their probe, Macedonia police learned that the woman has several active arrest warrants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kohl's accused her of being tied to more than $51,000 in thefts from stores in both states last year, according to police.
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The suspect was not identified in the news release, but a Macedonia police spokesperson identified the woman as Ashley Hoysack. Fox 8 and WOIO reported that officers conducted a traffic stop on Friday, June 27, as she tried to leave the parking lot and arrested her.
According to police, the back of her vehicle had an estimated $1500 worth of merchandise swiped from nearby stores.
The police spokesperson told USA TODAY that Hoysack was hit with felony charges including possession of criminal tools, engaging in a pattern of criminal behavior, and receiving stolen property. She is also facing misdemeanor charges.
Hoysack was released from jail on a medical furlough "due to an untreated medical issue" but had a June 30 court date.
Macedonia is a city about 24 miles from Cleveland.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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