Woman Used 11-Year-Old Son In Shoplifting Scheme At Marlboro Kohls: Police

MANALAPAN, NJ-- A woman was arrested for using her 11-year-old son to shoplift from a Marlboro Kohl's, police say.

Police said Lisa Dalessio, of Englishtown, would have her son change into new clothes from Kohl's with the tags removed, and return the clothes he had worn into the store to the racks.

She also is accused of shoplifting several watches and pieces of men's sports apparel by removing their security tags and leaving the store with them.

In total, police say Dalessio stole $507.38 worth of merchandise.

She was charged with shoplifting and conspiring to use a minor to commit a crime, and is being held on $2,5000 bail.

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