Crime & Safety

PD: Meriden Woman Robbed Store, Fled in Car

The woman was later arrested, according to police.

Michelle Dotson, 44, allegedly was seen on camera hiding merchandise in a bag and leaving the store on Jan. 6, according to the Record-Journal.

A security guard confronted her and was pushed to the ground, police said. She then left in a vehicle. A prescription bottle and pay stub fell out of her bag during the confrontation and police tracked her down after running her license plate as well.

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She was charged with third-degree robbery and second-degree breach of peace.

Read the full Record-Journal story here.

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