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Alleged Southington Shoplifter Charged

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(Southington, Conn./WTIC) - Southington Police say a shoplifting incident turned physical over the weekend, ending up with the arrest of one suspect.

On Saturday, police say 35-year-old Crystal Blake of Terryville left a TJ Maxx store on Queen Street with several items for which she didn't pay.  


The items, five handbags and some jewelry, totaled nearly $200.

Loss prevention personnel confronted Blake when she left the store, after which the struggle occurred.

Police say Blake was able to break free and make her escape in a minivan.

She was picked up a short time later.

Police are charging Blake with larceny and robbery.  

She's being held on $5,000 and is due in court today.