Two Louisiana Women Arrested in Nashville After Police Recover More Than $10,000 in Stolen Merchandise
Nashville police have arrested two women from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after an alleged retail theft incident at a Lululemon store in The Gulch neighborhood. Authorities say the investigation led officers to a nearby vehicle containing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise connected to suspected thefts from multiple retailers across several states.
What Happened at the Nashville Lululemon Store?
According to the Nashville Police Department, Satonya Maiden, 46, and Ebony Hammond, 33, were arrested after employees allegedly recognized them at the store.
Police said the women were allegedly removing security tags from merchandise inside a dressing room. Store employees reportedly recognized both individuals because they had previously been banned from Lululemon locations nationwide following a theft-related arrest in another state.
Officers responded and took both women into custody. The incident has raised further questions about organized retail theft and the challenges retailers face when dealing with repeat suspects.
Police Recover More Than $10,000 in Merchandise
During the investigation, officers discovered a key fob for a Kia vehicle inside Hammond’s purse. Police used the information to locate a nearby vehicle.
Authorities reported recovering merchandise worth more than $10,000 from several retail brands.
| Retailer | Merchandise Recovered |
|---|---|
| Lululemon | Items recovered |
| Alo | Items recovered |
| Sephora | Items recovered |
| Ulta | Items recovered |
| Carhartt | Items recovered |
Police said the merchandise was connected to suspected thefts involving multiple stores outside Tennessee.
False Identity Information and Outstanding Warrants
According to the police release, Hammond initially provided officers with two false last names and two fraudulent Social Security numbers.
Investigators also identified outstanding theft warrants involving both women in several states.
Key details from the investigation include:
- Maiden reportedly had full-extradition warrants from Texas, Arkansas and Iowa.
- Hammond reportedly had warrants from Texas, Virginia, Arkansas and Louisiana.
- Both women faced local charges connected to the Nashville incident.
- The recovered merchandise was valued at more than $10,000.
What Charges Are the Women Facing?
Police reported that Maiden faces charges of burglary, theft, drug possession and being a fugitive from justice.
Hammond faces charges of burglary, theft, criminal impersonation and being a fugitive from justice.
The reported charges and outstanding warrants involve multiple jurisdictions, making the case part of a broader investigation into alleged retail theft activity.
Why This Case Matters
The recovery highlights how cooperation between retail employees and law enforcement can help identify suspected repeat theft activity. Retailers operating across multiple states may also face challenges when individuals are linked to incidents in different jurisdictions.
Authorities have reported the arrests and recovered merchandise, while the allegations will be addressed through the legal process.
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Editorial note: This article is based on the information provided. All allegations are attributed to police, and the individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
