Somerville Woman Arrested for Shoplifting at Natick Mall

Photo Credit: Natick Police Department

A Somerville resident is facing shoplifting charges after she confessed to stealing thousands of dollars worth of clothing from stores at the Natick Mall.

Temperance Octiva Brown, 51, ripped off Chico’s and New York & Company. Brown stole an array of items worth close to $1400, the Metrowest Daily News reports.

Security at the mall reportedly witnessed Brown exit the grounds with bags filled with stolen goods, prompting a call to police. They say she then returned to the mall with the bags empty.

Police apprehended Brown with a bag loaded with items stolen from Chico’s, officials said. Brown admitted to the thefts. Police then searched her vehicle and uncovered many other bags, but Brown claimed the car was not hers. Police did not search the car.

Brown was arrested and charged with larceny of more than $250 and receiving stolen property of less than $250. She posted bail at an arraignment in Natick District Court last week, but is being held pending an outstanding warrant in Quincy District Court.

Brown will return to court on Dec. 15.