Cops Take To Social To Clown Alleged Shoplifter, Who In Getaway, Left Her Phone At Scene

EAST HAVEN, CT — The East Haven Police Department isn't in the habit of sharing wanted-for-shoplifting posts on social media. You know, the ones with CCTV images of the alleged booster.

But Wednesday, police did a shoplifting post on Facebook. With a twist.

"Earlier today, an unidentified female decided to help herself to a bunch of items at Family Dollar without paying. In her rush to get away, she dropped her phone.

Yes, your phone. The one we now have.

So if you’re reading this on someone else’s device, feel free to stop by the East Haven Police Department anytime. We’d love to talk to you. We’re open 24/7.

If you recognize her, feel free to drop us a message."

The post garnered hundreds of comments and some 1,500 likes.