WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – A Des Moines woman is facing charges after police say she used a child to steal nearly $30,000 in clothes. 18-year-old Ja’nariona Temple is accused of leading a group of thieves to Jordan Creek Town Center, where they conducted large-scale “grab and go” thefts, according to court documents.

Temple would then allegedly sell the stolen items. Police allege the group stole $28,706 worth of clothes during nine different occasions between March 23 and July 20.

Ja’nariona Temple (Dallas County, IA Jail booking photo

Court documents also say Temple used a minor as a diversion during the crime. Temple is charged with first-degree theft, using a juvenile to commit an indictable offense, and ongoing criminal conduct.