St. Paul Woman Charged With Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing Over $2,100 in Merchandise From West St. Paul Target
Published: October 15th 2026.
WEST SAINT PAUL - A 18-year-old St. Paul woman has been charged with felony theft after allegedly participating in the theft of more than $2,100 worth of merchandise from a Target store in West St. Paul.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County, Yiana Jazmin Anderson is charged with one count of felony theft involving property valued between $1,000 and $5,000.
On October 13, 2026, West St. Paul police officers responded to a theft in progress at the Target store located at 1750 Robert Street South.
Upon arrival, officers reportedly observed three females matching the suspects' descriptions quickly loading merchandise into a vehicle. According to the complaint, the individuals ignored officers' commands to stop and continued loading items into the vehicle.
Target loss prevention personnel told investigators they had observed Anderson and two other individuals on surveillance footage placing merchandise valued at approximately $2,102.89 into a shopping cart before leaving the store without attempting to pay.
Anderson faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine if convicted.
The charge is an allegation, and Anderson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.