Dubuque Police say they have arrested a Dubuque woman as a suspect in a number of shoplifting incidents this summer at some Dubuque retailers. Police say following an investigation, 23-year-old Antania Hawkins was charged this week with one count of second-degree theft, two counts of third-degree theft and one count of fourth-degree theft.
Authorities say Hawkins was involved in a string of thefts June 8th thru 9th. Police say on June 9th they attempted a traffic stop of a car she was in, the vehicle took off and crashed along 32nd Street with three people running and getting away in a wooded area. Authorities recovered clothing and personal care items “still with tags and hangers from inside the vehicle.
Police say the investigation continues.