Chronic "Booster" Arrested With Thousands in Stolen Goods

Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies have arrested a woman they say participated in an organized retail theft operation that hit area malls including Westfield Citrus Park.

The woman, Toccara Huff, 31, has been charged with felony theft charges related to shoplifting. 

Deputies with the Tactical Intelligence Squad DELTA conducted a two-week
surveillance operation to observe criminal activity regarding organized retail
theft groups working inside numerous malls within Hillsborough County, according to a media release from the sheriff's office. These groups targeted high-end clothing, merchandise and perfumes.

Huff was observed attempting to sell over $2,500 worth of stolen merchandise which was recovered during a traffic stop. At that stop, Huff had in her possession stolen merchandise from 17 different stores from International Plaza, Westshore Mall and Westfield Citrus Park Mall.

Huff, who lives at 3611 Paris St., utilized anti-theft detection removal equipment along with distraction accomplices, according to the sheriff's office. Huff would then resell the property at numerous hair salons in Hillsborough County.

This is not Huff's first brush with the law. She has previously been arrested for grand theft related to retail theft and has felony convictions for retail theft and violent offenses.