Fort Wayne Woman Arrested For Robbery, Stolen Merchandise Found In Vehicle
Feb 22, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne woman was arrested on Tuesday after police say she was caught with stolen merchandise.
A release from the Fort Wayne Police Department stated that officers were sent to Khai’s Fusion on the northeast side of Fort Wayne for reports of an armed robbery.
T
hey claimed the woman had ordered a meal and left without paying, but they said she pepper sprayed the owner before leaving the scene.
18-year-old Riyana Harris was identified as the suspect. During a traffic stop, officers claimed they saw marijuana, giving them probably cause to search the vehicle.
During the search, a large quantity of suspected stolen merchandise was found.
She was booked into the Alen County Jail and has since been released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.
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