Polk Co. woman charged after allegedly using child in nearly $30,000 clothing scheme

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – A Des Moines woman is facing charges after police say she used a child to steal nearly $30,000 in clothes.

18-year-old Ja’nariona Temple is accused of leading a group of thieves to Jordan Creek Town Center, where they conducted large-scale “grab and go” thefts, according to court documents.

Temple would then allegedly sell the stolen items. Police allege the group stole $28,706 worth of clothes during nine different occasions between March 23 and July 20…

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