An Iowa woman allegedly tried to steal several items before dumping them in a parking lot.

According to a Coralville police complaint, Buck allegedly started taking numerous items while at Gordman’s, then attempted to leave the store.

Buck was approached by staff, which caused her to flee from the store, the complaint said. She allegedly ditched the items in Gordman’s parking lot.

Third-degree theft is an aggravated misdemeanor.

— by Rebecca Morin