In a dramatic turn that’s got the Peach State’s celebrity circles buzzing, former Real Housewives of Potomac cast member Mia Thornton was taken into custody Wednesday at the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
The 40-year-old reality TV alum, who traded Potomac drama for Atlanta glamour just months ago, is now facing serious larceny charges stemming from an alleged midnight furniture heist at her former rental.
Busted in ATL: Mia Thornton
According to the Atlanta Police Department, Thornton was nabbed “without incident” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, as she moved through the airport’s terminals.
Officers acted on an active warrant tied to a brazen theft reported last month, booking her straight into Fulton County Jail.
Body cam footage from the arrest, released by APD, captures the moment Atlanta’s newest transplant found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
The trouble traces back to Oct. 28, when Thornton’s former landlord – speaking through a property management company – called in the cops over a gutted condo unit.
The owner claims Thornton and her crew slipped in under cover of night and stripped the place bare, hauling off every piece of furniture that came with the lease, plus a wall-mounted TV.
The pilfered goods? Valued at a whopping $11,000, per the police report.
“It’s like they treated the place like a moving sale gone wrong,” the landlord fumed in the incident filing, alleging the tenants “took all of the furniture which was in the unit prior to their move in as well as the TV which was on the wall.”
Atlanta’s rental scene is no stranger to messy breakups, but this one’s got Bravo-level twists – especially since Thornton only unpacked her bags in the A-Town back in April.
Fans will remember Thornton’s emotional farewell to RHOP after four seasons of Potomac palace intrigue. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she announced her big move south, calling it a “new beginning” for her family and teasing “big things are coming.”
She gushed about the “unforgettable journey” on Bravo, shouting out host Andy Cohen for “believing in me and giving me the space to share my story.” To her co-stars: “Thank you for the laughs, the lessons, and the unforgettable moments.” And to viewers: “Your love and support has meant everything to me.”
Thornton didn’t hold back on the hype for her Atlanta chapter, declaring, “I don’t just make headlines — I make History. Atlanta, brace yourself. The empire has expanded. #LegacyInTheMaking.” Well, Mia, the headlines are here – just not quite the empire-building kind.
As of this morning, Thornton’s rep hasn’t fired back with a comment, and details on her next court date remain under wraps. But one thing’s clear: From Potomac tea-spilling to ATL airport drama, Mia Thornton’s still serving looks, lessons, and now a little legal heat.
Stay tuned to AtlantaFi.com for updates on this unfolding saga – because when celebs crash-land in our city, we’ve got the full scoop. Got a tip on Atlanta’s A-listers? Drop us a line at tjohnson@atlantafi.com.
