Avondale mother accused of getting her kids involved in shoplifting

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.

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