Crime & Safety

3 Charged in Shoplifting Incidents

Arrests at three department stores.

Three people were arrested in shoplifting incidents over the weekend, according to Clarkstown police.

Police said Teresa Woodarczyk, 54, of Brooklyn, is accused of stealing $173 worth of merchandise from the Sears store at the Nanuet Mall on Saturday.

On Friday, Tracia Knight, 25, of Lodi, N.J., was accused of stealing $200 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store at the Nanuet Mall, police said.

Find out what's happening in New Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

On Sunday, Braulia Cervandes, 27, of Haverstraw was accused of stealing $79 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store at Palisades Center in West Nyack.

All three were released pending hearings in Clarkstown Town Court in New City, police said.

Find out what's happening in New Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.