Iowa woman accused of shoplifting 418 items

[December 04, 2009]  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- An Iowa woman is accused in a South Dakota shoplifting case that authorities say involved more than just a few items stuffed in a pocket.

Sioux Falls police said a 51-year-old woman allegedly took $2,200 worth of items from the Lewis Drug Store, hauling stolen merchandise to her car in bags and then returning to the store for more.

Officers say they found 418 stolen items in her car, ranging from books to jewelry.

The woman was charged with felony grand theft.

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[Associated Press]

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