A Detroit woman is facing criminal charges in Troy for allegedly stealing $1,800 in merchandise from a Kohl’s store as well as possessing fentanyl and a theft detection disabler — which she’s been caught with before, officials said.

The woman, 34, is charged with first-degree retail fraud, possession of a controlled substance and possession of theft detection device-second offense for allegedly having a magnet in her purse which can be used to disable theft detection devices. She was arrested shortly before 3 p.m. on Oct. 15 outside the store, located at 500 John R Road.

According to the Troy Police Department, officers dispatched to the store for a retail fraud in progress watched as she concealed large amounts of merchandise and then left the store with it, despite loss prevention staf

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