Calabasas, CALIFORNIA

Oct 11, 2007 - Suzanne Haffamier, 53, an English teacher at Calabasas High School, was arrested Oct 1 for shoplifting. She was charged with "petty theft with a prior" elevates the shoplifting charge from an infraction or misdemeanor to a felony

Haffamier reportedly was convicted of petty theft once before. If Haffamier served at least one day in jail, the second offense is filed as a felony. No details were available.

Haffamier has been placed on leave of absence from her teaching post until the legal matter is resolved. A preliminary is scheduled for Oct 16.

Haffamier also taught English and directed music productions at Agoura High School