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Shoplifter caught with 27 bottles of lotion at South Boston store

Shoplifter caught with 27 bottles of lotion at south boston store

Shoplifter caught with 27 bottles of lotion at South Boston store

South Boston, MA

Officers were dispatched to a report of a shoplifter in custody at 7 Allstate Road at approximately 4:49 PM on Tuesday. Loss prevention personnel reported a known suspect had concealed 27 bottles of lotion in a large duffel bag and attempted to leave without paying.

The suspect had previously been trespassed from the store in November and is believed to have stolen merchandise valued over $56,000 from Target locations across several states.

Long Tran, 54, of Dorchester, was arrested and is expected to face charges of shoplifting by asportation over $250 and trespass in South Boston District Court.