Crime & Safety
Alleged Shoplifter Arrested Before Christmas
The following information is provided by the West Goshen Police Department.
A West Chester Woman was arrested on suspicion of retail theft and procession of drugs and paraphernalia, according to a report from the West Goshen Police Department.
According to a release, police were called to the Kmart on Paoli Pike for a possible retail theft on Dec 23. Police arrested a 37-year-old West Chester woman after she was allegedly seen opening a cell phone charger from its packaging and attempting to steal it.
Police say that, upon searching the woman, marijuana and unlabeled prescription pills were found on her person.
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According to reports, the woman was turned over to the Chester County DA’s office due to an outstanding bench warrant.
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