Windsor Woman Sentenced For 'Grab-And-Go' Thefts: Feds

WINDSOR, CT — A Windsor woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a "grab-and-go" theft scheme, according to federal prosecutors. Aysia Ryan, 22, will also serve three years of supervised release.

Ryan was sentenced for her participation in "an extensive commercial larceny spree," according to the statement.

Ryan was part of a long-term multi-agency investigation into numerous "grab and go" thefts from retail fashion stores in Connecticut and nearby states dubbed "Operation American Steal." The grab-and-go scheme involves thieves entering a retail store, grabbing as many items of clothing or other goods as they can carry, leaving the store without paying, and departing in a waiting getaway vehicle.

Ryan was part of a network who in 2019 and 2020 committed more than 50 grab-and-go thefts from Polo Ralph Lauren, T.J. Maxx, Balenciaga, Burberry, Macy’s, Marshalls, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tommy Hilfiger, and other stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York, according to prosecutors.

They then transported the stolen merchandise to Connecticut and sold the items on the internet or the street.

Ryan participated in at least 23 thefts resulting in losses of more than $40,000, according to prosecutors.

A judge ordered Ryan to pay $22,900 in restitution.

A grand jury returned a six-count indictment in September 2020 charging Ryan and seven others. Ryan has been detained since Nov. 6, 2020. She pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to transport and possess stolen property.