Shoplifting duo arrested with $6,000 in ‘stolen’ goods from Marshalls and Ross

TWO women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in multiple thefts at popular department stores.

Police received a tip from a Burlington employee that led them to the two suspects.

The employee told police around 3 p.m. Tuesday that two women allegedly robbed the store in Florida, according to Fox affiliate WITI.

When they arrived, they found the two women loading approximately $400 worth of stolen goods into a 2014 Hyundai Tucson with California registration, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, according to the outlet.

The women have since been identified as Carla Stephany Soto Araneda, 34, and Genesi Michael Flores Reyes, 33.

LABELS ARE STILL APPLIED

The car was filled with allegedly stolen items.

Police clearly saw items with Marshalls and Ross labels as well as tools for removing anti-theft devices, according to the media outlet.

The car was towed to an impound lot and police received a search warrant to further search the car.

They allegedly found items worth more than $6,000 in various stores.

Araneda and Reyes allegedly stole $417.77 from Burlington, $2,703.86 from Marshalls and $3,134.32 from Ross.

The total was $6,255.95.

STOP

Both women were taken to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for interviews.

Police said both women made full confessions, officials said, according to WITI.

The two women traveled from California to Florida, detectives learned.

They had traveled all over the state, including Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Miami.

Police determined they were both in the country illegally.

Araneda and Reyes are currently in custody in Charlotte County.

Authorities also alerted U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the outlet said.

The US Sun has contacted the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for an update.

NEW SECURITY MEASURES

In an effort to combat theft, Marshalls, along with HomeGoods and TJ Maxx, have begun having their employees wear body cameras to detect shoplifting and violence against workers.

The anti-theft method began last year, according to CFO John Klinger.

Anyone wearing a body camera receives special training.

“Body cameras are currently being used by select loss prevention associates, who have undergone extensive training on how to effectively use the cameras in their role,” a TJ Maxx spokesperson said, according to CBS News .

“Video footage is only shared upon request by law enforcement or in response to a subpoena.

“We hope these body cameras will help us de-escalate incidents, deter crime and demonstrate to our associates and customers that we take store safety seriously.”