(Trinidad Express) A Valsayn woman who claimed she stole over $3,000 in clothing to give to the poor, has been arrested.
The suspect, of Bamboo #3, was allegedly caught stealing on Saturday from PriceSmart in Chaguanas.
According to police, the woman allegedly picked up several blouses and pairs of pants from the shelves and went to the ladies room.
While there she allegedly placed them in the bag she was carrying.
She attempted to leave the store, but was stopped by a security guard who searched her bag and allegedly found the clothing items.
Chaguanas police were contacted by and a team of officers led by Cpl Phillips responded.
The woman allegedly told police officers that she stole the clothing to give to the poor.
She was arrested and charged with the offence of larceny.
She is expected to appear before a Chaguanas magistrate on Monday.
