Richards, who recently pleaded not guilty to charges of resisting arrest and battery from a run-in with the law in April, was taken to the Van Nuys Police Department, where she spent the night in jail.
She was later released after being charged with a misdemeanor.
Authorities reveal that Richards stole $600 worth of items from a Target near her home in the San Fernando Valley. Security spotted her taking several items and placed her under a citizen's arrest until the police arrived on the premises.
At this time, the Van Nuys Police Department is not providing a mug shot. Police will be turning the case over to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and prosecutors will determine whether to press charges.
Back in April, Kim was arrested after an incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in which she was charged with three misdemeanors: resisting arrest, public intoxication and battery on an officer. She later went to rehab and just last month it was reported she had been sober for more than 30 days after seeking treatment.
As reported, Richards will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' sixth season.
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