Woman found guilty of stealing $60,000 from S.F. Target
A San Francisco woman has been convicted of felony grand theft for a series of retail thefts at the Stonestown Galleria’s Target store.
In addition to grand theft, Aziza Graves, 43, was also convicted of 52 misdemeanor counts of petty theft and one count of misdemeanor theft in relation to a theft that occurred at an Abercrombie and Fitch store in the city, according to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
She now faces more than three years in state prison, the DA’s office said, adding that her sentencing is scheduled for May 24.
In court, prosecutors said that Graves entered the Target store “on dozens of occasions” between Oct. 3, 2020, and Nov. 16, 2021, stealing more than $60,000 in merchandise.
The DA’s office said she would take items from the shelves, proceed to the selfcheckout to scan each item, and then insert a nominal amount, such as a single coin or bill, when paying. She would then exit the store.
With the help of the San Francisco Police Department, authorities were able to surveil Graves selling her stolen items at United Nations Plaza to both buyers of stolen property and “anyone passing by,” according to the DA’s office. Graves was eventually arrested at the Stonestown Target in November 2021.
Graves is out of custody while she awaits sentencing.
In a statement Friday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins praised the verdict.
“Individuals such as Aziza Graves commit egregious thefts through brazen and repeated conduct that greatly impacts retailers’ ability to operate and serve the general public in their area,” Jenkins said. “These crimes demand accountability and we need to send the message to others who engage in open and brash thefts that, with the support of our local law enforcement partners, our office will continue to pursue and prosecute those involved. This verdict emphasizes that the citizens of San Francisco will not tolerate these offenders who attempt to take advantage of our business community.”