Crime & Safety

Easton Woman Stole $1,100 in Groceries, Police Say

Avianca Lebrun accused of stealing from Lower Nazareth Walmart; Bronx woman also charged.

Colonial Regional Police have charged two women with stealing more than $1,100 worth of groceries from the Lower Nazareth Walmart Wednesday afternoon.

Police say store security spotted Avianca Lebrun, 23, of the 900 block of Washington Street in Easton, taking items from around the store and putting them into a shopping bag.

She was charged with retail theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal conspiracy.

Also arrested was Bronx resident Paula Holloman Willis, 25, who police say assisted Lebrun. She was charged with criminal conspiracy.

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