Location: 1090 Stafford Marketplace, Stafford VA Time: October 3, 2026, 5:03 p.m.
A 22-year-old Stafford woman was arrested following a reported shoplifting incident at Target in Stafford Marketplace.
Deputy Stamm responded after store loss prevention personnel reported observing a shopper select several items and conceal them inside a backpack.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the shopper passed all points of sale without paying for the merchandise.
Store loss prevention personnel stopped the individual, who subsequently admitted to shoplifting during the investigation.
The suspect was identified as Ashley Smalls, 22, of Stafford.
Smalls was charged with shoplifting and released with a summons. She was also trespassed from the store.
All merchandise involved in the incident was returned to Target.