Police track down woman who allegedly stole from business and damaged parked vehicle – East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS — A 26-year-old lady is dealing with expenses after allegedly attempting to steal instruments, working away and driving off in her automobile. She hit a parked automobile whereas attempting to go away the scene, police studies say.

Based on the affidavit of possible trigger filed by the Idaho Falls Police Division on Jan. 7, Alexandria Rodriguez tried to push a cart loaded with over $1,200 price of unpaid merchandise out of Dwelling Depot.

A loss prevention officer worker from Dwelling Depot tried to cease her as she left the enterprise. Police say she deserted the cart and ditched the objects, then ran to her automobile.

She crashed her pink 1999 Dodge Durango right into a white Ford that was parked close by, paperwork say. The Ford had some paint switch from the hit and scratches on the correct rear bumper.

Based on a spokeswoman with the Idaho Falls Police Division, the Dwelling Depot worker wrote down the license plate and outline, then offered police with safety footage. By way of a mix of police work and the assistance of an emergency communication officer from dispatch, they recognized Rodriguez utilizing the knowledge offered by Dwelling Depot.

Officers have been in a position to hint Rodriguez again to her dwelling and arrested her. Moreover, there was proof on her automobile of the paint that got here off when she hit the opposite automobile.

She admitted to police that she had stolen instruments from Dwelling Depot, however she claimed she had initially meant to purchase the objects when she entered the shop, in accordance with court docket paperwork.

Rodriguez was charged with felony grand theft and misdemeanor failure to cease for injury in an accident or leaving the scene of an accident.

She is scheduled for a preliminary listening to on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. on the Bonneville County courthouse.