Mia Thornton, former star of The Real Housewives of Potomac, faces a felony theft‑by‑taking charge in Fulton County, Georgia. Prosecutors allege that on October 28, 2025, she and co‑accused Jared McGriff removed furniture and a television valued at roughly $11,000 from a furnished rental unit in Atlanta. The items, which the property manager says were part of the unit’s furnishings, were taken overnight during the tenants’ move‑out. Court filings cite receipts estimating the missing goods at $11,000. The charge carries a potential prison term of one to ten years under Georgia law.
Thornton was taken into custody at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport on November 28, 2025, after officers responded to a wanted‑person call and discovered an active larceny warrant. She was hauled into the Fulton County Jail without incident. A judge later set her bond at $2,500.
The property manager’s complaint, recorded by police, stated the furnishings were not to be removed. Receipts submitted to investigators corroborated the $11,000 estimate. The alleged removal happened weeks before her airport arrest, but the prosecution’s filing dates back to October.
Body‑camera footage from the airport shows Thornton asking to contact someone who could give her access to a storage unit so she could “put that furniture back.” She posted birthday photos on Instagram the following week, noting she was “staying grounded” amid a difficult week, but she did not address the theft allegations directly.
Thornton’s case will be heard in Fulton County Superior Court, where a judge will decide whether to impose a misdemeanor or a felony sentence. The outcome hinges on evidence presented at the upcoming arraignment scheduled for early December.