Woman caught on surveillance trying to steal $500 in merch from Target in Camden County

GLOUCESTER TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities in South Jersey are looking to identify a woman who tried to shoplift a cart-full of merchandise from a Target store.

Gloucester Township Police released this surveillance video from the store on December 21.

Investigators say the woman filled her cart with about $500 worth of merchandise.

She was seen hanging out by the front of the store for a few minutes before trying to leave without paying.

An employee tried to confront her, but the woman walked out of the store.

Officials say she fled the area in a red sedan.

If you have any information on this woman, call Gloucester Township police at 856-228-4500.

You can also leave an anonymous tip online at GTpolice.com/tips.