Retail theft suspect, 29, tells deputies she’s 12 throughout arrest: Sonoma sheriff

(KRON) — Two folks have been arrested for retail theft final week after practically $3,000 of alcohol and wonder merchandise have been noticed of their automobile throughout a visitors cease, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Workplace (SCSO) introduced Thursday. Through the cease, one of many suspects, a 29-year-old, allegedly gave a faux identify and stated she was born in 2012.

The visitors cease got here after deputies noticed the automobile with a headlight out and expired registration within the space of Freeway 37 and Arnold Drive at round 10:25 p.m., the sheriff’s workplace stated. After pulling the automobile over, deputies contacted the driving force, Tawa Higgins, 36, of Pittsburg, and the passenger, Corenesha Brooks, 29, from Antioch.

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Brooks initially recognized herself to the authorities with a faux identify and birthdate, suggesting that she was 12 years outdated, SCSO stated. Deputies seen that Brooks appeared older, and additional investigation decided her true identification. It was additionally discovered that the lady had an excellent arrest warrant for $250,000 out of Contra Costa County on theft-related fees.

Through the interplay, deputies noticed a “large amount” of alcohol and wonder merchandise within the automobile which the suspects couldn’t present receipts for, the sheriff’s workplace stated. The merchandise totaled roughly $2,845. Authorities consider the gadgets have been stolen from “at least five locations” in Sonoma County.

Higgins and Brooks have been arrested and booked into the Principal Grownup Detention Facility. Higgins faces fees of organized retail theft, possession of stolen property and conspiracy. Brooks faces the identical fees plus the excellent warrant and impersonating one other to make liable.

Each have been later launched on a $30,000 bail.

SCSO Property Crimes detectives are offering follow-up investigations.