Officers J. Schwarz, K. Cullen and C. Merkle responded to a grocery store on Old Hook Road for a report of a shoplifter in loss prevention’s custody. The defendant admitted on scene to officers that she paid for several items and also acknowledged failing to pay for the numerous pieces of merchandise in a bag. The defendant bypassed all points of sale and failed to attempt to pay for merchandise totaling $180.50. Loss prevention confirmed these events and signed Shoplifting complaints against the defendant. The defendant was placed under arrest, charged on complaint summons for Shoplifting (DP), and was issued a pending court appearance date.
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