2 Bridgeporters Accused Of Shoplifting At Trumbull Mall: Police

TRUMBULL, CT — Two Bridgeport residents were arrested on larceny charges Tuesday afternoon after they tried to steal $2,000 worth of clothing from Macy's in the Westfield Mall in Trumbull, according to police.

While trying to avoid capture, Janet Gonzalez, 42, and Carlos Hernandez, 32, attempted to get into a stolen vehicle before running from police.

The incident began when Macy's security initially attempted to stop the two, but they left the store.

"Trumbull police officers were notified and assisted in apprehending Gonzalez, who was in the parking lot, and attempting to enter the driver’s side of a stolen Chevrolet Cruz, as Hernandez ran from the scene," police said. "Gonzalez had her right hand behind her back and squared off in an
aggressive manner towards the arriving officer. The officer yelled for Gonzalez to stop, but she ran away from the officer and towards Macy’s security with an unknown object in her hand. The officer gave chase and deployed their department issued Taser on Gonzalez resulting in the capture of her. Hernandez was later apprehended by officers near the bus stop."

Trumbull EMS took Gonzalez to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation, but no injuries were reported. The Chevrolet Cruz had been reported stolen out of Bridgeport on Monday.

Gonzalez was charged with fourth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, and she was held in lieu of bail of $25,000. She is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Aug. 3.

Hernandez, who is on probation, was charged with third-degree larceny; fourth-degree larceny; conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny; and interfering with an officer. He was
held in lieu of bail of $10,000, and he, too, is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on
Aug. 3.