Wyckoff Police Arrest Alleged Serial Shoplifters

WYCKOFF, NJ — Three people were arrested police investigated a series of shoplifting incidents at Walgreens recently.

Police investigated a report from the manager that three people stole cans of baby formula from the Cedar Hill Avenue store Oct. 29 and Nov. 2 at about 7:15 p.m. both days, said Lt. Joseph Soto.

Detective Sgt. Kevin Kasak got images of the people from the store's surveillance system.

Two officers were sent to Walgreens Nov. 24 at 4:19 p.m. on a report that the same three people entered the store, but left and went to the Walgreens at 655 Wyckoff Ave., Soto said.

Police saw a woman enter the store and then leave a few minutes later, he said.

Police stopped the Honda Civic the woman was in and arrested Arnisha S. Tinney, 23, Salemma H. Alexander, 36, and Quiann J. McEachin-Alexande, 24, Soto said.

They were all charged with two counts of shoplifting and receiving stolen property, Soto said. Alexander had an outstanding warrant and was remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Soto said. The others were released with court dates.

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