.The eight people accused of robbing multiple retailers using a grab-and-dash method are:
Paige James, aka “Ishaya James,” 27, of Hartford
Jahlil Parrott, aka “Stretch,” 23, of Windsor
Andres Barclett aka “Coolie,” 26, of Hartford
Aysia Ryan, 21, of Windsor
William Tisdol, 20, of Hartford
Jordan Braithwaite, 23, of New Britain
Jezenia Miller, 21, of Hartford
Tashanique Blizzard, 25, of Hartford.
Each person has been charged by, grand jury indictment, with one count each of conspiracy to transport and possess stolen property - a felony that carries a maximum prison sentence of five years, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Connecticut said.
Additionally, James, Parrott, Barclett, Braithwaite, and Blizzard were charged with one or more counts each of interstate transportation of stolen property, which carries a sentence of up to ten years in prison.
Stores the crew is accused of burglarizing include Polo Ralph Lauren, T.J. Maxx, Balenciaga, Burberry, Macy’s, Marshalls, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tommy Hilfiger, and other stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York, said Connecticut United States Attorney John H. Durham.
The group would reportedly enter retail stores while a getaway car waited outside, grabbed as much as they could, and then ran back to the car without paying, according to authorities.
James, Parrott, Barclett, and Ryan are still on the run from law enforcement; those with knowledge of their whereabouts are asked to call the FBI at 203-996-4132 or 860-993-5499.
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