Police Seek Woman After 59 Items Stolen from Victoria's Secret

Jikwona M. Brown wanted on larceny charges for alleged theft at Sangertown Square mall

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The New Hartford Police Department and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in locating a 28-year-old woman, Jikwona M. Brown, who is wanted on charges of larceny. Police say Brown and two other unidentified females allegedly stole 59 items worth $2,144.05 from a Victoria's Secret store at Sangertown Square mall in November 2025.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing issue that impacts businesses, consumers, and community safety. This case highlights the importance of public-police cooperation in identifying and apprehending suspected criminals to hold them accountable and deter future crimes.

The details

According to police, on November 15, 2025, Brown and two other unidentified females entered the Victoria's Secret store at Sangertown Square mall and allegedly stole 59 items worth a total of $2,144.05. Brown is now wanted by the New Hartford Police Department Warrants Unit on a larceny arrest warrant issued by the Town of New Hartford Court.

  • On November 15, 2025, Brown and two other women allegedly stole items from Victoria's Secret.

The players

Jikwona M. Brown

A 28-year-old woman wanted by the New Hartford Police Department on larceny charges for the alleged theft at Victoria's Secret.

New Hartford Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged theft and seeking the public's help in locating the suspect.

Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers

A community-based program that is working with the New Hartford Police Department to gather tips from the public about the suspect's whereabouts.

Sangertown Square

The mall location where the alleged theft took place at the Victoria's Secret store.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jikwona M. Brown out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of retail theft and the importance of community-police cooperation to identify and apprehend suspected criminals in order to hold them accountable and deter future crimes.