3 arrested for shoplifting at Long Island Macy’s; children used in theft, police say
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LONG ISLAND - Three people have been arrested for shoplifting at a Macy's on Long Island on Saturday, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Detectives said the three people entered a Macy's on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 6:50 p.m. and took 67 pieces of merchandise inside bags and a stroller.
Police said Amparo Tipanta Tipantuna, 43, had her two children ages 13 and 10 with her.
Brayan Callatasig Guanotasig, 21, and Katherine Pila Tipantuna, 25, had their 3-year-old child with them.
Police said the children were active participants in hiding the merchandise.
The flagship Macys store in Manhattans Herald Square. (FOX5NY)
Then they exited the store without making a payment for the merchandise and were stopped by store security, police said.
Police said the children were taken to a relative.
The three people are from Brooklyn and have been charged with Grand Larceny, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Solicitation.
The suspects will be arraigned today in Hempstead.