Woman sought after children's clothing stolen from chesapeake store

Woman sought after children’s clothing stolen from Chesapeake store

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August 3, 2026

Police say suspect hid merchandise in bag before walking out without paying

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing nearly $180 worth of children’s clothing from a department store on Greenbrier Parkway.

According to investigators, the theft occurred July 8 at a department store in the 1400 block of Greenbrier Parkway.

Police said the suspect selected multiple items of children’s clothing totaling approximately $179 before concealing the merchandise inside her bag.

The woman then allegedly left the store without paying for the items.

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887), submit a tip at P3TIPS.COM or use the P3 Tips mobile app. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,500 if their information leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property.


Key Points

  • Police are searching for a woman accused of shoplifting children’s clothing from a department store on Greenbrier Parkway.
  • Investigators said the suspect concealed approximately $179 in merchandise inside a bag before leaving the store.
  • Anonymous tips leading to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property may qualify for a reward of up to $1,500.
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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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