Omaha woman faces multiple theft charges for alleged shoplifting spree

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Omaha woman faces a slew of charges for theft for allegedly shoplifting from numerous stores several times while aided by others, according to authorities.

Ja’Naija Harrington, 19, across several cases, is charged with:

  • Nine counts of theft-shoplifting less than $500 from Bath & Body Works, TJ Maxx, Gap, Sephora, and Kohl’s. The trial is scheduled for May 4, and her bond is set at $25,000.
  • Organized retail crime greater than $5,000 for thefts from JD Sports, Kohl’s, and Bath & Body Works for an estimated loss of $11,211.40. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5, and her bond is set at $25,000.
  • One count of shoplifting greater than $5,000 for shoplifting from Lululemon six different times in 2025 for an estimated loss of $14,865. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5, and her bond is set at $25,000.
  • Two counts of theft-shoplifting greater than $1,500 but less than $5,000 at Lululemon and Sephora for a combined loss of $5,510. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5, and her bond is set at $10,000.
  • Awaiting sentencing for terroristic threats, assault causing bodily injury, and theft less than $500. That hearing is scheduled for June 1.
  • Awaiting sentencing for theft after another charge of organized retail crime was dropped for stealing $3,159.95 worth of goods from the Nike store at Nebraska Crossing. That hearing is scheduled for June 1.

The organized retail crime affidavit filed March 9 alleges Harrington, often accompanied by a group of other females, would enter stores, grab armfuls of stuff, and leave without paying – also known as stealing – each time being captured on video surveillance.

Harrington was identified by comparing footage to her social media photos and prior arrests, according to law enforcement in Omaha and Sarpy County…

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