10 Celebrities Busted for Stealing
Celebrities often lead glamorous lives, but even the rich and famous can find themselves in trouble with the law. From shoplifting to grand theft, some stars have been caught red-handed. Here are 10 celebrities who faced legal consequences for stealing.
1. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan at Cynthia Rowley by CHRISTOPHER MACSURAK, under CC BY 2.0.
In 2011, Lohan was charged with felony grand theft for walking out of a boutique with a $2,500 necklace. She pleaded no contest to a lesser charge and was sentenced to 120 days in jail and community service, with her serving most of her sentence under house arrest.
2. Amanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes on the Red Carpet courtesy of The Hart Truth. Public Domain.
In October 2014, Bynes allegedly walked out of Barneys New York wearing a $200 hat she hadn't paid for. She later claimed it was a misunderstanding and signed an agreement banning her from the store.
3. Farrah Fawcett
Photo of Farrah Fawcett from the television program "Charlie's Angels" courtesy of ABC Television. Public Domain.
The "Charlie's Angels" star was arrested twice in 1970 for shoplifting clothing from two boutiques. Fawcett claimed she was trying to exchange items she had previously purchased.
4. Britney Spears
Spears in 2003, U.S. Navy photo by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Seth Rossman. Public Domain.
In 2007, Spears was accused of shoplifting a wig from the Hustler store in Los Angeles after an altercation with staff who refused to let her try on underwear. Upset, she stripped down in the middle of the shop to try on a pair of briefs, causing a scene before allegedly stealing the wig.
5. Jake Harris
The former "Deadliest Catch" star was arrested in 2017 for allegedly stealing a car, keys, and cash from a woman he was traveling with. He was charged with felony theft.
6. Sonny Liston
Sonny Liston in a 1968 press photo, unknown photographer. Public Domain.
In 1950, Liston was sentenced for armed robbery and larceny. He began boxing in prison and eventually became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1962.
7. Denny McLain
Professional baseball player Denny McLain, unknown author. Public Domain.
The former Major League Baseball pitcher was convicted in 1996 of embezzling $3 million from an employee pension fund, serving six years in prison.
8. Jennifer Capriati
Jennifer Capriati at the Wimbledon tournament, 2004 by daramot, under CC BY 2.0.
In 1993, the teenage tennis star received a citation for shoplifting a $15 ring from a Florida mall. She was charged as a juvenile and received a private reprimand in Family Court.
9. Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder in Italy in July 2009 by Luni's, under CC BY 2.0.
In 2002, Ryder was convicted of grand theft and vandalism after shoplifting over $5,500 worth of merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. She received three years' probation, community service, and counseling.
10. Kim Richards
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was arrested in 2015 for stealing $600 worth of items from a Target in Van Nuys, California. This incident followed an earlier arrest for public intoxication.
These celebrities, despite their fame and success, have found themselves in legal trouble for theft, showing that not even the rich and famous are immune to lapses in judgment.
References: 18 Celebrities Who Have Been Caught Shoplifting | Winona Ryder and 7 Other Celebrities Who Have Been Caught Stealing | Britney Spears accused of shoplifting wig from store
