Jonesborough Lowe’s employee charged with theft

Jonesborough police charged Laura R. Jones, 33, of 1101 Black Bear Lane, for theft over $1,000 after police said she allowed individuals to leave the store without paying for merchandise totaling $9,000 over a two-month period.
Officers were called to Lowe’s Home Improvement in Jonesborough after store management and loss prevention personnel determined an employee was allowing people to leave the store without paying for merchandise, according to police.
Jones was released from the Washington County Detention Center after posting $10,000 bond.