Two sisters from Kissimmee are facing felony charges after being taken into custody on Tuesday evening for allegedly stealing about $2,500 worth of merchandise from the Target store in Posner Park.
The incident began on Tuesday, November 4th, about 8:45 p.m., when a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) officer responded to the retail establishment for a reported theft.
The two women, 32-year-old Hala Kamel and 19-year-old Afnane Kamel, who live in Kissimmee, were apprehended by Target security officers.
According to a store security report, the pair allegedly left the premises with a large number of things for which they had not paid. The stolen stuff was diverse, including bedding, various décor, apparel, and makeup, with a total retail value of $2,487.70.
“When you walk into a store and try to leave with nearly $2,500 worth of unpaid merchandise, that’s not a mistake—that’s a crime,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. “Thanks to a vigilant associate who saw something and said something, our deputies were able to respond quickly and make the arrest.”
Following the scene investigation, both Hala and Afnane Kamel were arrested. They were taken to the Sheriff’s Processing Center, where they were officially charged with Grand Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft.
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