A woman who allegedly shoplifted from a campus bookstore and then fled was arrested. Monday afternoon by campus police.
Quashanna D. Sanders-Hernandez, 35, of Ruston, was charged with theft by shoplifting after employees at the Grambling State University campus bookstore saw her fill a bag with merchandise and leave the store without paying.
A Barnes & Noble Bookstore employee said Sanders came into the store, went to a corner and filled a bag with several items. She then ran out of the store, setting off an alarm. The store manager pursued Sanders and directed her to return the items to the store. An argument ensued in the store and campus police were called.
GSU Police found Sanders near the cafeteria. The woman told officers that the items had already been paid for and she was picking them up.
The items taken included caps, clothing, books, a tote bag, blanket, and other items valued at a total of over $560.
A records check revealed Sanders was wanted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for illegal possession of stolen things.
After her arrest, Sanders told police she had been barred previously from the bookstore.
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