UTICA, NY – A woman, banned from the Hannaford grocery store, was arrested Saturday for theft, according to Utica Police. Amber Beaton, age 41, had reportedly stolen groceries before being detained by loss prevention staff.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after being called by loss prevention associates. They then transported Beaton to the Utica Police Department, charging her with burglary in the third degree and petit larceny.
On Tuesday, Utica Police received a report of a stolen truck from a contractor. The contractor indicated that he had entered a location to work and noticed the work truck was missing upon exiting.
A BOLO alert was issued, prompting an off-duty officer to spot the stolen truck on Genesee Street. The vehicle was later found in a business plaza on Trenton Avenue.
Officers located a female who appeared to be hiding in the men’s room of the business. Beaton was eventually identified as the female and was holding the key fob to the stolen vehicle when she exited.
Beaton was taken to the Utica Police Department following the incident. After the investigation concluded, she faced additional charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree.
The Utica community remains vigilant as police continue to address local thefts.
Amber Beaton was caught in a web of crime after two thefts in just days.