The Brief
- An Avondale mother is accused of theft and trafficking stolen items, according to police.
- The woman has been identified as Shanise Thompkins.
- According to court documents, Thompkins had her 11-year-old and 15-year-old daughters go into stores to steal items.
AVONDALE, Ariz. – A West Valley mother has been arrested and accused of orchestrating a massive shoplifting operation, with police alleging that she got her children involved.
What we know:
Officials said 37-year-old Shanise Tiara Thompkins was arrested after multiple checked bags in her name were confiscated at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.…