Actress Kim Richards arrested for shoplifting, taken to Jail

Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards was placed under citizen’s arrest at 4:25 PM on Sunday afternoon August 2, according to a statement by the Van Nuys Police Department.

The 50-year-old actress and reality star was arrested for shoplifting in Van Nuys, California that day.

Kim was booked at Valley Jail at 7:29 PM that evening but was released on Monday afternoon August 3 after posting the $5,000 bail.

"I couldn't imagine Kim stealing or shoplifting anything. She is a giver," Richards' ex-husband Monty told ET. "I am in complete shock. Guaranteed this must be some kind of mistake, and the facts will come out soon. She was arrested for shoplifting toys in a cart, but this was a clear misunderstanding. This was not alcohol or drug related."

Earlier this year, Kim was arrested for public intoxication and later entered rehab to work on herself.