Iowa City shoplifting suspect allegedly claimed she was just trying to see if grocery items would fit into her bag

Lang
6/1/24
A shoplifting suspect in Iowa City had a unique excuse when she was allegedly caught in the act earlier this month.
Iowa City Police say just after 4:00 on the afternoon of May 25th staff at the Waterfront Hy-Vee caught 45-year-old transient Darcie Sutherland as she was trying to leave the store with $206.19 worth of merchandise inside her bag.
Sutherland allegedly told investigators that she just wanted to see if all of the items would fit inside the bag and she forgot to take them out.
Sutherland is charged with 5th Degree Theft.