Women busted for stealing $800 worth of lingerie from Somerset Mall

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Two women hailing from Akron, Ohio were arrested last weekend after allegedly stealing $800 worth of lingerie from Victoria’s Secret at Somerset Mall. 

WXYZ reports that a 20-year-old woman and a 29-year-old woman had removed the security sensors from dozens of undergarments and stuffed them into booster bags, before making their getaway.

Police caught up with them a short while later and discovered over $8000 worth of additional stolen goods in their vehicle. 

“I do not know if they have criminal histories, but I can say that they are retail fraud individuals that specialize in certain stores,” Sgt. Meghan Lehman told WXYZ.

The two women are currently out on bond, but face a whole slew of charges.

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Ohio women busted stealing lingerie from Victoria’s Secret at Somerset Mall

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) – When most people were hitting the malls for Black Friday deals, a couple of women from Akron, Ohio were looking for a steal.

The 29-year-old and 20-year-old women removed security sensors and stuffed $800 worth of lingerie into so-called booster bags that don’t trigger security alarms.

The women left the Victoria’s Secret store in Somerset Mall but were eventually caught by police.

Inside their car, arresting officers found $8,000 worth of merchandise from other stores. Police say the women were professional shoplifters.

“I do not know if they have criminal histories, but I can say that they are retail fraud individuals that specialize in certain stores,” Sgt. Meghan Lehman said.

Police say store security recognized the woman as known shoplifters.

They face a long list of charges including second degree retail fraud and possession of criminal tools. They are currently out on bond.

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