Crime & Safety
Teen Allegedly Flees Kohl's with $720 in Merchandise
But the 16-year-old male is stopped after allegedly fleeing the Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township with over $700 in store merchandise, including multiple pairs of Nike sneakers.
Nike sneakers couldn't carry one 16-year-old past a local store's loss prevention staff. Maybe because the shoes were allegedly stolen.
On May 12 at 1:09 p.m., responded to the in for a report of a male being held for retail theft.
The 16-year-old, who was not identified because of his age, allegedly placed multiple pairs of Nike sneakers into a Kohl's bag he brought into the store.
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After bagging the items, according to police, the teen fled the store without paying for the items.
The store's loss prevention staff caught up with him and found $720.50 worth of Kohl's merchandise, including shoes, clothes and belts, according to police.
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The teen was released to his mother. Charges will be filed through Northampton County Juvenile Probation.
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