Two Teens Charged with Shoplifting

January 8, 2015

LACEY-On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 3:05 p.m., Lieutenant Michael C. DiBella and Officer John D. Simonson responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of two juvenile female shoplifters in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 17-year-old female juvenile from Ocean Gate, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $81. Additionally, a second 17-year-old female from Barnegat Township was taken into custody for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $51. They were both transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with Shoplifting.

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