Man Charged in $12,000 Dadeland Mall Theft

Police arrested 21-year-old Wissem Bourouis after he allegedly shoplifted from two stores at Dadeland Mall.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

Man Charged in $12,000 Dadeland Mall Theft

Police arrested Wissem Bourouis, 21, for allegedly shoplifting from Victoria's Secret and Aeropostale at Dadeland Mall. He was charged with third-degree grand theft and retail theft.

Why it matters

The alleged theft totaled $12,176.50 in merchandise, a sum that elevates the charges to a felony-level offense. The case highlights how retail theft at major shopping centers is handled by local law enforcement and the courts in Miami.

Bourouis was charged with third-degree grand theft and retail theft, and a $5,000 bond was set. He is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and the case has not yet progressed to a court date in the available reporting.

The players

Dadeland Mall

A major shopping center in Miami-Dade County, Florida, where the alleged thefts took place.

Victoria's Secret

The lingerie and beauty retailer whose store at Dadeland Mall reported the theft and confirmed the suspect to police.

The details

Police received a call around 2 p.m. Wednesday about a suspected shoplifter at the Victoria's Secret store in Dadeland Mall. Bourouis allegedly placed items into bags and left roughly 50 minutes later, and police found him near Saks Fifth Avenue carrying multiple Victoria's Secret bags, which the store confirmed.

Wednesday, around 2 p.m.: Police receive a call about a suspected shoplifter at Victoria's Secret.
About 50 minutes later: Bourouis allegedly leaves the store without paying.

Legal Context

Florida classifies thefts valued between $750 and $20,000 as third-degree grand theft under Florida Statutes Section 812.014, the charge filed in this case. The alleged $12,176.50 in merchandise falls within that range, though the final classification depends on how the court values the goods.

Shoppers and retailers at Dadeland Mall may see heightened security attention after the alleged theft. Local businesses dealing with high-value retail theft can expect the same charging standards to apply to similar cases in the county.

The takeaway

High-value retail theft is charged as a felony in Florida once the total value of stolen goods exceeds $750, so shoppers should be aware that the penalties can be significant. Retailers can reduce losses by documenting suspicious activity and reporting it to police promptly, as happened here.