Woman Accused Of Spending Thousands From Gift Cards She Stole At CT Walmart Where She Worked

A Connecticut woman is facing charges after allegedly attempting to pull a fast one on her employer to the tune of thousands of dollars worth of stolen gift cards, police said.

Walmart on Boston Post Road in Milford
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Zak Failla

04/03/2022 9:00 a.m.

In New Haven County, police in Milford arrested West Haven resident Josephine Gomez, age 52, who was taken into custody by investigators on Tuesday, March 29 after a warrant was issued for her arrest for allegedly stealing from the Walmart store on Boston Post Road.

According to a spokesperson from the Milford Police Department, Gomez is accused of creating fraudulent returns at Walmart in Milford and loading more than $2,000 onto gift cards, and later spending them for her own personal use.

Gomez was charged with third-degree larceny and later released without bond. She is scheduled to return to court on Monday, April 18.

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