TikTok influencer Marlena Velez, known for her fashion and home decor videos, was recently arrested, shocking many fans. Naturally, they are wondering the reason behind her arrest. Did she commit a crime?

Marlena Velez was arrested and faces petty theft charges after she allegedly stole more than $500 worth of goods from her local Target store in Cape Coral, Florida

Marlena Velez, 22, stole the items by scanning false bar codes in the self-checkout to make the items cheaper, the police said.