In my last blog entry regarding Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake (stole 6 t-shirts valued at $60 from Macy’s (earns $425K per year), I mentioned a lack of common sense in his decision to shoplift.  While he has not spoken publicly about his misdemeanor shoplifting charge, another celebrity (of sorts), Miss Russia 1998 Ana Malova is blaming drugs for her recent shoplifting.

This past week Malova was arrested for stealing a hat and a pair of sandals from a New York City store.  She has been charged with criminal possession of stolen property and petty larceny.  Her lawyer claims this problem as well as previous problems (arrests) have all been drug-related. He reiterated she is not a criminal.  Not a criminal, does she not do illegal drugs?  Did she not shoplift? 

Hmm drugs and theft, ya think there’s a connection?

Her previous arrest involved both drugs and theft.  Last year she was nailed for stealing prescription pads from her doctor’s office so she could stock up on prescription painkillers. 

Malova has been in and out of rehab since she won her crown in 1998, and despite the assurances of her attorney that she is on the mend I have a hard time believing it.  She has a long history of acting impulsively and showing no common sense.  I certainly think she could benefit from an online theft class.