Hillsborough Woman Flirted, Pickpocketed Hispanic Men: Police

PRINCETON, NJ — A Hillsborough woman and a Princeton woman worked as a team to steal money from Hispanic men, Princeton Police reported.

Tayarisha Stephens, 21, of Princeton and Amanda Kohlhepp, 31, of Hillsborough were charged by Princeton Police on two counts of theft. Stephens was also charged with one count of solicitation.

The women would target Hispanic men, approach them and flirt with them then leave after pick pocketing them, police said.

One victim lost $250 in cash and the other lost $400, police report.

"We believe there may be more victims who are afraid to come forward. The Princeton Police Department encourages victims of any crime within our jurisdiction to come forward and report the crime. We will investigate all criminal activity fairly and efficiently to develop suspects and make arrests," police said.

To contact the Princeton Police call 609-921-2100 or visit 1 Valley Rd. in Princeton.

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