Location: 1090 Stafford Marketplace, Stafford VA Time: October 9, 2026, at 8:05 p.m.
An 18-year-old Stafford resident faces multiple charges following a shoplifting investigation at the Target store in Stafford Marketplace.
Deputy Lee responded to the store on October 9 after receiving a report of a larceny in progress.
Store personnel reported that an individual had entered a restroom with merchandise. According to the sheriff’s office, surveillance footage showed the suspect selecting several items, opening them and concealing them before entering the restroom.
The individual later exited the restroom and was taken to the store’s loss prevention office.
When Deputy Lee made contact, the suspect reportedly displayed signs of alcohol impairment, including glassy eyes and a strong odor of alcohol.
Authorities reported finding alcoholic beverages, multiple allegedly stolen items and burglary tools in the suspect’s possession.
The suspect was identified as Kyle Schrake, 18, of Stafford.
Schrake was charged with possession of burglary tools, shoplifting, unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages and public intoxication.
Schrake was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.