Tampa Woman Arrested on Retail Theft and Resisting Charges
Brandy Pierre Nussbaum, a 28-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, was arrested on May 11, 2025, by the Tampa Police Department following an incident at 2223 N West Shore Boulevard. Nussbaum is listed as unemployed at the time of arrest, was booked into custody at 4:53 p.m. and released the following evening on a surety bond.
According to arrest records, Nussbaum faces two charges stemming from the incident. The first charge is Grand Theft Third Degree under Florida Statute §812.014(2)(c), identified by the code THEF2010. This third-degree felony involves the unlawful taking of property valued between $750 and $5,000. Conviction on this charge can lead to penalties of up to five years in prison, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine. Her bond for this offense was initially set higher but was later reduced to $2,000 by Judge Murphy.
The second charge is Resisting Arrest or Detention in Retail Theft, classified as a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law (code THEF1050). This charge typically applies when an individual attempts to flee or obstruct law enforcement during a retail theft investigation. It is punishable by up to one year in jail, one year of probation, and a $1,000 fine. A $500 surety bond was set for this charge.
The arresting agency, the Tampa Police Department, booked Nussbaum under case number 25-CF-007867-A. The incident was documented in report #25-267831 and CRA number TP25007573. While her caution indicators were not flagged, Nussbaum has a known alias using a variation of her full name and date of birth.
She was released from custody on May 12, 2025, at 8:09 p.m. after posting a total bond of $2,500. Her next court date has not yet been publicly announced. The case underscores the continued efforts by local law enforcement to combat organized and opportunistic retail theft in high-traffic commercial areas like West Shore.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 05/11/25 City: Tampa, Florida Age/YOB: 28
Hair: Blonde Eyes: Hazel Weight: 130 Height: 5'4" Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| GRAND THEFT THIRD DEGREE ($750 - $5,000) (THEF2010) | Felony | $2000 |
| RESISTING ARREST OR DETENTION IN RETAIL THEFT (THEF1050) | Misdemeanor | $500 |