Violent Foursome Accused Of Shoplifting In Mount Kisco

MOUNT KISCO, NY — Westchester County Police allege four New York City residents attempted to steal items from Rite Aid on South Moger Avenue and then fought with store staff that confronted them. They were arrested on robbery and larceny charges May 22.

Two female employees were injured when they were struck and shoved by the quartet as they tried to flee the store, police said. The four fled the scene in a black BMW.

However, they were located and stopped by Officers Kyle McCarrick and Daniel Dumser near Kirby Plaza. Other officers responded and the four were taken into custody.

The BMW was impounded and several cartons of Rogaine that had been taken from Rite Aid were recovered. In addition, 11 cell phones, three tablet computers and foil-lined shopping bags commonly used in shoplifting incidents were also seized, police said.

An investigation is continuing into the origins of the cell phones and tablet computers.

The four were charged with Robbery 2 nd Degree, a felony, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5 th Degree, a misdemeanor. They are identified as: Ashintile Clinton, 46, of Manhattan; Damon Ellis, 45, of State Island; and Fatima Mohammed, 34, and Jasmine Luz Ramos, 23, both of the Bronx.