CBS 5) TV personality Kim Dillon was recently cited for shoplifting. According to a Phoenix police report, Dillon was at the Dillard's store at Paradise Valley Mall August 1st when a store security officer saw her taking clothes and putting them into a Dillard's shopping bag.
An off-duty Phoenix police officer was alertd and reportedly witnessed the same thing. According to a police report, Dillon took a denim jacket into a dressing room, then came out without it. When they checked the room the jacket was gone. That's when the officers stopped her.
Inside the bag they said they found a denim jacket, a blouse, a cashmere sweater and another piece of clothing totaling $407.00. Dillon reportedly told them she had the same items at home and was going to exchange them, but had chosen to do that in the wrong way. She also told them she was having problems with her credit card.
The officers said they recognized her. Dillon was cited. According to Phoenix police, anything over $250.00 is classified as a felony, and she should have been arrested and detained. The case has been forwarded to the County Attorney's office for review.
Kim Dillon works at KTVK Channel 3. She was a weather anchor, but recently started hosting a morning talk show.
08.13.05
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