Crime & Safety
Woman Stole Beer, Energy Drinks from Westport Stop and Shop: Police
The incident occurred in April, but the suspect was picked up on a warrant last week.
Westport, CT - A 36-year-old Bridgeport woman was arrested by Westport police last week for allegedly shoplifting beer and energy drinks from the local Stop and Shop in April, according to authorities.
Nickie Thompson was seen on surveillance video placing the beer and energy drinks into her cart, then leaving the store without paying, police said. Officers were able to identify her because she allegedly committed the same crime in Bridgeport.
Police obtained a warrant for her arrest, and on June 21, Milford police apprehended her and turned her over to Westport's custody.
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Thompson was charged with Larceny 6th Degree, and separately for Failure to Appear. She was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 30.
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