A shoplifter who allegedly racked up a tab of thousands of dollars in stolen goods will face court tomorrow.

The woman had allegedly been targeting retailers in Westgate, so much so she had become a priority offender for the National Retail Investigation Support Unit.

Sergeant Julian Conder, from Waitematā West Enquiries, says over three months the woman had allegedly stolen goods worth a total of over $5,000.

"The woman had allegedly stolen clothing and food from retailers as part of the offending spree,” he says.

A warrant for the west Auckland woman’s arrest was issued late last week for an unrelated matter.

This afternoon, Police carried out enquiries to locate the woman.

“We located her walking in the Massey area, and she was arrested without further incident.”

Twenty-two shoplifting charges will be laid against the 40-year-old.

“Police will be opposing the woman’s bail when she appears in the Waitākere District Court tomorrow,” Sergeant Conder says.

“It’s a fantastic result for our team to have a priority target in our community, located and arrested.”

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