A Florida influencer was arrested for allegedly shoplifting $500 worth of goods from a Target. TikToker Marlena Velez reportedly scanned fake barcodes at self-checkout and later flaunted the stolen items in a since-deleted video on her social media page. It was later revealed that the outfit she showcased on TikTok matched the American retailer’s security footage.
Velez, who has over 354,000 followers on TikTok, was arrested after showing off goods she allegedly shoplifted from her local Target in a video which has since been deleted.
The 22-year-old is facing petty theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $500 from the Target store in Cape Coral, Florida, USA, on October 30, Fort Myers News-Press reported November 22.
