Alleged 'Prolific Shoplifter' Arrested in Nashville on $224K Bond

Lamonica Ensley faces over 20 warrants for thefts at Bath & Body Works store

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Lamonica Ensley on Thursday for 24 outstanding warrants related to theft cases dating back to spring 2025. The majority of the warrants were connected to theft incidents at a Bath & Body Works store in the Nashville West Shopping Center, where Ensley was allegedly one of three serial offenders who frequently stole merchandise from the store.

Why it matters

Retail theft and organized crime have been an ongoing challenge for businesses in the Nashville area, with some serial offenders repeatedly targeting the same stores. This arrest highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on prolific shoplifters and the impact their actions can have on local retailers.

The details

According to police, Ensley's charges include more than a dozen counts of theft of merchandise, six counts of theft of property, and organized retail crime. She was arrested during a traffic stop and is currently being held on $224,500 bond.

  • The thefts occurred in the spring of 2025.
  • Ensley was arrested on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Lamonica Ensley

A 31-year-old woman arrested for 24 outstanding warrants related to theft cases at a Bath & Body Works store in Nashville.

Metro Nashville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that announced Ensley's arrest and provided details about the investigation.

Bath & Body Works

The retail store that was allegedly targeted by Ensley and two other serial offenders in a series of thefts.

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What they’re saying

“Ensley's charges include more than a dozen counts of theft of merchandise, six counts of theft of property, and organized retail crime. She remains jailed today on $224,500 bond.”

— Metro Nashville Police Department (wsmv.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Ensley bail at a hearing in the coming days.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenge of retail theft and organized crime in the Nashville area, and the efforts of local law enforcement to hold prolific offenders accountable and protect local businesses.