GLENDALE, Ariz. — A woman is facing charges after police said she stole over $14,000 worth of underwear from two malls in Arizona during multiple occurrences at the end of last year into 2024.
Glendale Police Department called Leticia Martinez Perez, 24, the “Thong Thief,” after she allegedly stole $14,207 worth of underwear during eight instances of shoplifting.
Police shared security footage from multiple incidents on Facebook, KPNX reported.
The shoplifting took place at Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix and Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, police said, according to KTVK.
The first incident occurred on Nov. 19, 2023, the news outlet reported. The others happened twice on Jan. 23, Jan. 26, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and March 8, but Perez was not arrested until May 15.
During her arrest and an interview with investigators, she allegedly admitted to selling the underwear that was stolen for profit, KTVK reported.