Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office stopped a suspected shoplifter red handed.
It happened Thursday afternoon, as the man was leaving a Target store in Silverdale, with a full cart of merchandise.
The Man Is Accused of Stealing From the Store Several Times in the Past
It’s believed the man has taken items from the store 4 times in the last 5 months totaling more than $1,600.
Stealing $1,600 Would Be Treated as a Felony Instead of a Misdemeanor
In Washington state, when someone steals more than $750 but less than $5,000, it’s considered Theft in the Second Degree, which is a Class C felony.
A Class C felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Possible restitution may also be paid to the retailer…