Members of the Westport Police Department responded to the store on 1790 Post Road East at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, where there was a report of a shoplifter who had been detained by security at the store.
According to police, the alleged shoplifter, local resident Maria Palacios, placed groceries and produce items into a reusable bag and attempted to walk out of Stop & Shop without paying.
Palacios was taken into custody and charged with sixth-degree larceny. She was released and scheduled to be arraigned in Stamford Superior Court on Friday, July 2.
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