A woman suspected of being a serial shoplifter was arrested last week in Macedonia, Ohio, after police found stolen merchandise in her vehicle, according to the Macedonia Police Department.
Officers responded to a call from the local Kohl’s store regarding a woman tied to an “organized crime theft investigation.” Police located the suspect inside the store, but she left without taking anything at that time.
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Further investigation revealed that the woman had multiple active arrest warrants in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kohl’s officials accused her of involvement in over $51,000 worth of thefts from stores in those states last year.
Although her name was not included in the initial police statement, a Macedonia police spokesperson later identified the suspect as Ashley Hoysack. According to reports from Fox 8 and WOIO, officers conducted a traffic stop on Friday, June 27, as she attempted to leave the parking lot, and took her into custody.
Police say they discovered approximately $1,500 worth of stolen merchandise from nearby stores in the back of her vehicle.
Hoysack now faces multiple charges, including felony counts of possessing criminal tools, engaging in a pattern of criminal behavior, and receiving stolen property, along with various misdemeanor charges.
She was released from jail on a medical furlough due to an untreated health issue, but was scheduled to appear in court on June 30.
Macedonia is located about 24 miles southeast of Cleveland.
