Bronx Women Accused of Bringing Kids to Shoplifting Spree

Two Bronx women are accused of bringing three kids along as they stole various items of clothing from on June 7.

Store security told police the women, aged 25 and 23, walked through the store, stashing shirts, shorts and other clothing in a handbag or stroller before leaving the store without paying. The woman had a toddler along with two other children with them for the trip, police say.

Police say the 25-year-old attempted to steal $492.80 worth of clothing, while the 23-year-old tried to take $232.50.

Both women were charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and held on $500 bail. The children were released to a relative, police say.

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