The Aberdeen Police Department recently arrested Aaliyah Hagins, 19, from Pinebluff, on charges of felony embezzlement. The arrest took place on January 29, 2025, after an investigation into multiple reported larcenies at Harbor Freight.
Officers were alerted to fraudulent activities, with Hagins allegedly initiating over 100 false transactions between December 29, 2024, and January 25, 2025, while working at the store. Upon reviewing video footage, receipts, and statements, investigators confirmed that Hagins created numerous false returns, costing the business more than $2,000.
Hagins was arrested and charged with felony embezzlement. She appeared before a Moore County Magistrate, where she was granted a written promise to appear in court.
As with all individuals charged with a crime, Hagins is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
