Posted to Crime on July 19 2010

Shoplifting Duo Caught and Arrested


CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — This afternoon, two black women stole some toys from Bargain Center on Kingston Ave. However they didn't make it so far, Shomrim caught up to them and they were arrested by the police.

The incident happened at around 4:30pm Monday. The two women shoplifted some children's toys from Bargain Center and fled up Kingston Ave, towards Carroll St.

The store manager and employees chased the shoplifters, who by then turned on to Carroll St and were running toward Albany Ave.

As they were chasing the shoplifters an employee called police, while the store manager gave updates to responding Shomrim volunteers.

The Shomrim volunteers, in coordination with the police, caught and arrested the two women on Albany Ave, between Carroll St and President St.

The two women were taken to the 71st precinct, where a police reports and formal charges will be filled.