Former APD Employee Charged with Theft by Shoplifting

At 6:48 PM on August 21, 2025, Anchorage Police responded to 150 W 100th Avenue for reports of shoplifting at the business. As a result of the investigation, former Anchorage Police Department (APD) employee Christopher Barraza was charged with Theft by Shoplifting.

Christopher Barraza was employed at APD as the Deputy Director of the Community Relations Unit from December 9, 2024 to August 22, 2025. Christoper Barraza was wearing an APD issued jacket when the incident occurred on August 19, 2025, however he was not believed to be serving in an official capacity for the department at the time of the theft.

 Christopher Barraza’s employment ended with APD on August 22, 2025 after he resigned from his position.*

 APD Case #25-25651

*Updated to clarify that Christopher Barraza resigned from his position.

Gina Romero