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Inside Police Reports: How Much Can You Fit Into One Purse?

Another incident of shoplifting at Walmart.

Walmart (4004 Highway 29) contacted that it had a female in custody for shoplifting. The mother of two was observed placing two diapers, sunscreen, a shower curtain, pants and swimsuit and coffee into her purse.

She walked by the cash registers with her two children and was stopped by security while exiting.

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The woman was taken into custody and attempts were made to contact family members to take the children. When suitable arrangements for the children could not be made, the woman was released on a copy of charges with a court date in July. 

The total value of the merchandise totalled $52.84 and was returned to the store.

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