Two From Antioch Charged in S.F. Union Square Smash and Grab

A couple of familiar names in terms in theft cases have now been charged by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. Antioch residents Ahjanae Woods (23) and Terry Nichols (28) charged in early morning smash and grab at Christian Dior in Union Square on October 12, 2023.

TWO CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO UNION SQUARE SMASH AND GRAB

San Francisco, CA – District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that Ahjanae Woods (23) and Terry Nichols (28), have been charged in connection to the early morning smash and grab at Christian Dior in Union Square on October 12, 2023.

Ms. Woods and Mr. Nichols were arraigned on October 16, 2023, and each pled not guilty to one count of second-degree commercial burglary (PC 459), one count of grand theft (PC 487(a), one count of organized retail theft (PC 490.4(a)(1)), one count of conspiracy (PC 182(a)) and one count of resisting arrest (PC 148(a)(1)).

“The early morning smash and grab at Christian Dior is one more example of how brazen some thieves have become,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “This conduct is completely unacceptable and will be prosecuted vigorously. I would also like to thank the San Francisco Police Department for their swift action in responding to this incident and arresting these suspects. We will not let up on our efforts to improve public safety and demonstrate our resolve to those who choose to engage in criminal activity in our community.”

As listed in the overt acts of the conspiracy charge, it is alleged that at approximately 6:50AM on October 12, 2023, Ms. Woods and Mr. Nichols, along with other uncharged co-conspirators, arrived in three vehicles to the Union Square neighborhood and first tried to break into Fendi at 195 Grant Street. The group then broke the gate and doors at Christian Dior at 185 Post Street where they stole numerous handbags and other merchandise.

Ms. Woods and Mr. Nichol’s next court date is October 27, 2023, for the preliminary hearing in this matter. The District Attorney’s Office moved to detain Ms. Woods and Mr. Nichols pending trial because of the public safety risk they pose. The court granted the motion to detain Ms. Woods and Mr. Nichols without prejudice. The court will hear further arguments on the People’s motion to detain at the time of the preliminary hearing in this case.

Although charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

Court Number: Woods, 23016759, Nichols 23016752

Photo by Pleasant Hill Police

Woods Previously Arrested by Pleasant Hill Police in October

With local businesses continuing to get hit with retail theft, the Pleasant Hill Police Department held a theft suppression operation resulting in 11 people being arrested—including Woods.

According to police, the Theft Suppression Operation occurred in October at the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in the recovery of over $2,500 of stolen merchandise. This shopping center houses stores like Target, Ross, and Homegoods, as well as Burlington — see story

Woods Previously Arrested by CHP Border Patrol

Back in February 2022, Anjanae Woods was arrested by CHP Border Control for retail theft and an organized retail theft ring. Woods, along with two other suspects were observed and documented committing thefts at two Victoria’s Secret stores during those trips. During the thefts, the suspects stole 329 items worth over $16,000. A countywide Be-On-The-Lookout (BOL) was broadcast and not long after, officers from the Carlsbad Police Department located the suspect vehicle near a mall in the City of Carlsbad. An enforcement stop was conducted on I-5 and the suspects were taken into custody. All the stolen merchandise was located within the vehicle.

The collaboration between the California Highway Patrol, Escondido Police Department, Carlsbad Police Department, and L Brands investigators was instrumental during this case. — See Story