An Omaha woman is facing multiple theft charges after authorities say she repeatedly shoplifted from several stores with help from others.
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A 19-year-old, Ja’Naija Harrington, is accused across multiple cases of stealing merchandise from various retailers.
Harrington is charged with:
- Nine counts of theft (under $500) from stores including Bath & Body Works, TJ Maxx, Gap, Sephora, and Kohl’s. Her trial is set for May 4, with bond at $25,000.
- Organized retail crime (over $5,000) involving JD Sports, Kohl’s, and Bath & Body Works, totaling about $11,211.40. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 5, with bond at $25,000.
- One count of shoplifting (over $5,000) tied to six incidents at Lululemon in 2025, totaling $14,865. Hearing set for May 5, bond at $25,000.
- Two counts of theft ($1,500–$5,000) involving Lululemon and Sephora, totaling $5,510. Hearing set for May 5, with bond at $10,000.
She is also awaiting sentencing on June 1 for previous charges, including terroristic threats, assault causing bodily injury, and theft under $500.
In another case, she is awaiting sentencing after an organized retail crime charge was dropped related to $3,159.95 in stolen goods from a Nike store at Nebraska Crossing.
According to an affidavit filed March 9, Harrington and a group allegedly entered stores, grabbed merchandise, and left without paying, with incidents captured on surveillance video.
Investigators identified her by comparing footage with social media images and prior arrest records from law enforcement in Omaha and Sarpy County.
In a March 3 letter to the judge, Harrington wrote:
“I am not proud of the choices I’ve been making, I am not a bad person I’ve just went through a rough time in my life, and how I am learning from it.”
As of Friday afternoon, she remains in custody at Douglas County Corrections.
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