Woman Enters Plea After $8K In Goods Stolen From Stores

ABINGDON, MD — An Abingdon woman has pleaded guilty to stealing goods from numerous Harford County big box stores that surpassed $8,000 in value.

On Friday, Jessica Mary Hubbard, 33, pleaded guilty to organized retail theft, theft scheme, second-degree assault and two counts of theft having a value between $100 and $1,500 in four criminal cases.

On multiple dates between August 2025 and January 2026, Hubbard admitted to stealing merchandise from Harford County stores including BJ’s Wholesale Club, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods, totaling $8,395.06.

Hubbard told authorities she would go into the store, fill her cart with merchandise, pass all points of sale and make no effort to pay then simply leave the store.

Following a coordinated investigative effort with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and loss prevention at each of the named locations, Hubbard was arrested and charged.

Hubbard has been sentenced to 15 years of prison, suspending all but five years to serve, followed by three years of supervised probation upon release. She also was banned from the stores from where she stole items, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $7,747.37.

“In Harford County, we aggressively pursue justice in all criminal matters, big and small. I commend the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for taking a zero-tolerance approach to retail theft as we continue our partnership to ensure safe communities. All crimes impact public safety, regardless of their nature," said State’s Attorney Alison M. Healey. "Let this be a strong message from the Harford County law enforcement team that there is no such thing as a 'smaller crime' in Harford County. If you break the law, you will be held accountable under my administration.”