May 9th 2024.
A woman by the name of Aziza Graves, who resides in San Francisco, has been found guilty of a serious crime. The San Francisco District Attorney's Office released a statement stating that Graves, who is 43 years old, was convicted of one count of grand theft, a felony, and 52 counts of petty theft, a misdemeanor. These thefts all occurred at the Target store located in the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco. In addition, she was also found guilty of another misdemeanor petty theft charge for an incident that took place at an Abercrombie and Fitch store in the same city.
According to prosecutors, Graves repeatedly visited Target between October 3, 2020, and November 16, 2021, and stole items that amounted to over $60,000. Her method of theft was to pick up merchandise and proceed to the self-checkout counter, where she would scan each item and then only pay a small amount, typically a single coin or bill. She would then leave the store with the items in her possession.
It was also discovered that Graves would then take the stolen items and sell them at UN Plaza or to anyone who happened to pass by her. Investigators from the San Francisco District Attorney's Investigative Bureau and the San Francisco Police Department's Burglary Unit observed her engaging in this criminal activity on several occasions.
In a statement, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed the impact that retail theft has on businesses in San Francisco, both big and small. She stressed the need for accountability for individuals like Aziza Graves, who engage in repeated and brazen thefts that greatly affect the operations of retailers and their ability to serve the community. Jenkins further emphasized that with the support of law enforcement, her office will continue to pursue and prosecute offenders who attempt to take advantage of the business community. The guilty verdict in this case serves as a warning to others who may engage in similar behavior, that the citizens of San Francisco will not tolerate such offenses.
Graves is scheduled to be sentenced on May 24 and is facing a possible prison sentence of more than three years. This outcome serves as a reminder that the justice system in San Francisco takes these types of crimes seriously and will hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
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