According to the police report, Michelle Gurner, 38, of Fairfield, concealed a pair of Tote boots, valued at $99, under the carriage of her shopping cart.
She was with her son, who was in a child seat in the cart, and paid for a small amount of children’s toys while attempting to hide the shoebox from the cashier, police said.
Police charged Gurner with sixth-degree larceny and released her with a promise to appear in court Nov. 12.
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