TikTok influencer who bragged about stealing from Target arrested again

TikTok Influencer Arrested Again

A 23-year-old TikTok influencer, Marlena Velez, was taken into custody on October 12 after evading law enforcement for weeks.

Velez was wanted for a probation violation and a fleeing charge stemming from a September traffic stop.

A flashlight scan revealed Velez lying on the backseat floorboard, attempting to hide

She was found hiding in a parked SUV after officers spotted a gray 2022 Kia Sorento linked to her.

Velez is a mother-of-two who built an online following with lifestyle and fashion videos.

Author's summary: TikTok influencer Marlena Velez arrested again for evading law enforcement.

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