Seattle-area Lululemon shoplifting suspects charged with organized retail theft

The Brief

  • King County prosecutors have charged Janeice Downs, Tiffany Renee Diggs, and Shata’Jarae Unique Porter with first-degree organized retail theft for a coordinated operation that stole over $5,000 in merchandise from two Lululemon stores on June 11.
  • Investigators allege that Diggs and Porter stole the merchandise from the University Village and Southcenter Mall locations while Downs acted as the getaway driver, with cell phone data placing her at both scenes.
  • All three women have prior criminal histories; Downs was recently released from prison in January 2026, Diggs was arrested on June 30 with bail set at $20,500, and Porter was arrested at SeaTac airport on June 23 before being released.

SEATTLE King County prosecutors have charged three women accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise from two Lululemon stores in the Seattle area during what investigators describe as a coordinated retail theft operation.

According to charging documents filed June 26 in King County Superior Court, Janeice Downs, also known as Janeice Smith, Tiffany Renee Diggs and Shata’Jarae Unique Porter are each charged with first-degree organized retail theft.

Prosecutors allege the thefts occurred June 11 at Lululemon stores in Seattle’s University Village and Tukwila’s Southcenter Mall.

What investigators say happened

According to court documents, Diggs and Porter entered the University Village store and stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise. Prosecutors allege Diggs selected multiple pairs of leggings while Porter acted as a lookout. The pair then left the store without paying.

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