Galleria Shoplifter Arrested After Stealing $3,400 In Merchandise

HOOVER, AL - A woman who allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of clothing items from a store in the Riverchase Galleria has been arrested by Hoover Police. Hoover Police were called to Belk at the Riverchase Galleria on a shoplifting call Friday. Belk loss prevention agents took a female into custody after they saw her concealing 85 articles of clothing in various shopping bags and attempting to leave the store. When officers arrived on scene, they also found a small bag that contained suspected methamphetamine in her possession, as well as several drivers’ licenses and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.

Jessica Joyce Rainer , 25, of Oakman, Alabama, was placed under arrest and charged with theft og property and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Rainer was transported to the Hoover City Jail and was later transferred to the Jefferson County Jail. Additional charges are pending in this case.

Photo from Hoover Police Department