Police: Woman, 77, accused of stealing ‘Ken’ Barbie dolls from Target

The police just lately arrested a 77-year-old lady as a result of he reportedly stolen two Barbie dolls from the Goal retailer in Bloomfield Township.

Vijaya Chalichama Rao from Bloomfield Township is accused of third -degree retail fraud for an incident reported on March 13 within the retailer, situated on 2400 S. Telegraph RD.

Based on the Bloomfield Township police, a dropping prevention -officer Rao held after she had reported to the shop with an unopened “Ken” Barbie Doll in a goal bag, went to the toy part, chosen two extra Ken -Dolls after which introduced all three to the customer support the place she tried to provide them again. The customer support wouldn’t have RAO returned the dolls for a refund; Rao would then walked to the beginning doorways with the merchandise and handed all of the money register with out making an attempt to pay for it.

Officers known as to the scene on Rao for the crime after which launched her.

The 2 dolls are appreciated at $ 33.90, the police stated.

RAO is deliberate for the prevailing on April 9 within the forty eighth court docket. If convicted, she will be able to stand up to 93 days in jail and/or a superb of a most of $ 500.

Initially printed: March 17, 2025 at 4 p.m.