
(1) COUNT RETAIL THEFT
(1) COUNT RETAIL THEFT-CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY
Age
58
Gender
Female
Ruth Marie Garcia was arraigned on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, by MDJ Monson. She was released on $10,000 unsecured bail. The warrant was canceled.
Retail Theft, Retail Theft(Criminal Conspiracy) Warrant, December 10, 2025, Target at 1589 Fruitville Pk (MT) – Ruth Maria Garcia, F/58, was charged with the above offenses following a response to a report of a retail theft. The witness indicated that a Hispanic male and female stole $215.68 worth of merchandise. They did this by selecting a handicap shopping cart and concealing multiple items in a clothing hamper in the cart's basket. They left the store via a vacant checkout aisle, making no attempt to pay for the items. They left in a burgundy vehicle. Video footage was provided and confirmed these actions. The vehicle's owner was established. The owner informed the police that Garcia was using the vehicle at the time of the theft. Garcia matches the female in the video footage from Target.
A criminal complaint was filed, and an arrest warrant was obtained. Ruth Maria Garcia remains a wanted person at this time.
Any person knowing the whereabouts of Ruth Maria Garcia should call the Manheim Township Police Department at 717-569-6401 or provide information anonymously by clicking “Submit a Tip” below.
MEDIA POST CONTACT: Sergeant Barry E. Waltz, Jr., Cell: 717-371-5212, Office: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1505, waltzb@manheimtownshippolice.org
Location
1589 Fruitville Pk.
1589 Fruitville Pk.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Arrest Date
Jan 8, 2026
Incident Type
Shoplifting
Reference ID
MT-25-26571
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