“Bubbly Bandit”: Woman Accused of Stealing High-End Champagne From Santa Cruz Store Turns Herself In

A woman known as the “bubbly bandit” turned herself in to authorities on Monday.

Santa Cruz police say Laurie Soderman was caught on camera last month allegedly stealing $600 worth of high-end champagne from the Shopper's Corner store in the 600 block of Soquel Avenue.

Investigators posted a picture from a surveillance camera on their Facebook page last week. The next day, they received a tip, identifying the woman.

Soderman has an extensive history of theft and was out on probation for prior convictions, authorities said.

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