A Florida woman has been arrested and charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a local Target store by systematically skipping items at the self-checkout.
Kimberly McDonnell, 36, is accused of making 18 separate trips to the Target store on Tarpon Bay Boulevard in Naples between November 30, 2024, and February 2, 2025. During these trips, she allegedly stole a total of 151 items valued at $3,472.02.
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The stolen items ranged from inexpensive items like a bottle of Dr. Pepper to more expensive items like a mattress worth $795.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigation was initiated after Target loss prevention employees observed McDonnell’s suspicious behavior at the self-checkout and contacted CCSO detectives.
Detectives reviewed surveillance footage, which clearly showed McDonnell failing to scan numerous items in her cart before leaving the store without paying. “It was obvious the suspect was not scanning the items with the intention of not paying for them,” detectives stated in McDonnell’s arrest report.
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Sheriff Kevin Rambosk emphasized the impact of retail theft on the community, stating, “Retail theft costs everyone money, and we have an obligation to do everything we can to stop these criminals.”
McDonnell was arrested on Wednesday and charged with grand theft. The investigation is ongoing.
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