Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart

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HAZLE TWP., LUZERN LAND (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township throughout May for various retail thefts.

On May 1 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to a theft where a 29-year-old Hazleton woman failed to pay for a hat.

The next day, May 2, at approximately 8 p.m., a 57-year-old woman from Sugarloaf attempted to steal $147.03 worth of food, toys and medicine, according to state police. Then, nearly two hours later that same day, cops said a 60-year-old woman from Freeland stole pet supplies by hiding the watches in her purse.

On May 4, at approximately 8:00 p.m., PSP reported that a 37-year-old Hazleton woman had failed to pay for various clothing, food and household items valued at $122.56.

All four suspects were charged in district court.