Hunter
11/08/22
An Iowa City woman who took a shopping cart full of items out of a HyVee without paying was taken into custody after leaving a bag with her ID behind.
Police say 40-year-old Ashley Graper of Williams Street was seen on video at the 1st Avenue HyVee the afternoon of October 28th, walking past all points of sale with a full shopping cart. Store personnel estimated the amount of items stolen totaled nearly $450.00
Graper allegedly left her bag behind, and a staff member found her ID inside. An Iowa City police officer positively identified Graper after watching the video.
A warrant was issued for Graper’s arrest; she was taken into custody Monday night. Graper faces a 4th degree Theft charge and could be sentenced to up to a year in jail if convicted.