Woman Charged After Memphis Store Theft
Dayisha Miller faces theft charges following an $11,000 heist at a Wolfchase Galleria store.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Property Crime
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Police have charged 21-year-old Dayisha Miller with theft following a retail robbery at the DTLR store inside the Wolfchase Galleria Mall. Investigators allege that five individuals participated in the theft, which resulted in the loss of $11,000 worth of merchandise.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by retail loss prevention teams in Memphis to combat organized shoplifting through the use of surveillance technology. The identification of Miller marks a development in the case regarding the theft of high-value store property.
Dayisha Miller has been charged with theft for property valued between $10,000 and $60,000. She currently has no bond or court date scheduled.
The players
Dayisha Miller
The 21-year-old suspect has been charged with theft following an investigation into property stolen from a store at the Wolfchase Galleria Mall.
DTLR
This retail store located inside the Wolfchase Galleria Mall was the site of the reported $11,000 theft.
The details
Five suspects allegedly entered the store and concealed items in large shopping bags and purses. A loss prevention worker later identified Miller after reviewing store surveillance footage.
Timeline
September 13, 2026: Five suspects allegedly stole items from the DTLR store.
September 17, 2026: A loss prevention worker filed a police report.
September 18, 2026: A loss prevention worker identified Miller in surveillance footage.
Legal Context
The charges against Miller follow the sentencing guidelines established by the Tennessee felony theft statutes for property valued between $10,000 and $60,000. These legal thresholds dictate the severity of punishment for retail property crimes in the jurisdiction.
Shoppers at the Wolfchase Galleria may see increased surveillance presence as stores respond to recent inventory losses. The case serves as a reminder of current security measures being utilized by local retailers to deter organized theft.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to rely heavily on internal loss prevention to assist police in identifying suspects from surveillance video. Residents should be aware that security efforts in local shopping centers have intensified to address retail theft.
Further reading
For additional context on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News Channel 3 WREG-TV Memphis.
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