Lake County, MI – Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of retail fraud at the Brohman Dollar General, according to the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident reportedly occurred on January 13, 2026, when store management alerted deputies about a theft captured on surveillance video. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly stole merchandise before leaving the store.
The store manager described the woman as approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 250 pounds, with dark hair and dark eyes. Deputies released a still image from the store’s video system showing the suspected individual pushing a shopping cart near the store’s entrance.
Deputy Ouwinga is leading the investigation and encourages anyone with information about the suspect’s identity to contact the sheriff’s office at 231-349-3561.
The case remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
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