2 Women Accused Of Shoplifting From Store In Downtown Westport: Police

WESTPORT, CT — Two women, both from New Haven, were arrested on larceny charges over the weekend, after Westport police said the two shoplifted just over $600 worth of clothing from the 2nd Street store on Main Street in downtown Westport.

Eboney Wood, 45, and Tyesha Wood, 29, were both charged with fifth-degree larceny in connection with the Sunday incident.

Police said officers were called to the store, after staff said they saw the two shoplifting items.

"One of the two, later identified as Eboney Wood, was seen manipulating items from the displays prior to the second, later identified as Tyesha Wood, concealing that same merchandise in a bag," wrote Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso in a statement.

As officers arrived, Tyesha Wood was seen "concealing a pair of shoes in a bag that she was carrying," before the two left the store without paying.

The two were taken into custody outside the store, and were each held in lieu of bail of $5,000.

Tyesha Wood posted her bond and was released; she is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Nov. 7.

Eboney Wood, who was on parole for an unrelated matter, was remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections for an alleged violation of that parole. She remains in custody, and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 5.