Sephora Shoplifting Incident, Arrest

Clarkstown Police responded to Sephora, located at the Shops at Nanuet in Nanuet, for a report of shoplifting on Jan. 21.

A loss prevention employee observed two suspects remove merchandise from a shelf, stuff the merchandise in bags and exit the store without paying for it.

The employee, a 33-year-old West Nyack resident, tried to stop one of them. A struggle ensued between the two men -- at which time the suspect used mace on the employee, police said.

Police arrived and grabbed him. However, the second suspect fled on foot and was not apprehended.

The employee complained of difficulty breathing and eye irritation but did not request medical attention.

The apprehended suspect was identified as Daffton Bloomfield, 25, of the Bronx. He was in possession of fragrance products valued at $1,460, police said.

He was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing.

Bloomfield was charged with robbery 1st (felony), robbery 2nd (felony), criminal possession of stolen property 4th (felony) and criminal possession of a weapon (misdemeanor). Bloomfield is awaiting arraignment.