Two allegedly try to steal $3,000 worth of products from Northampton County Walmart
Northampton County PA December 12 2018
A man and woman were arrested Friday after allegedly trying to steal more than 120 items worth over $3,000 from a Northampton County Walmart, Colonial Regional Police said in a release.
Erick Boniela, 24, and Stephanie Atkinson, 33, both of Avenel, N.J., were charged with felony retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy charges.
Police were called for a report of a retail theft around 11:30 p.m. Friday at the Walmart on 3722 Easton Nazareth Highway. A witness told police she saw a man and woman loading a car with multiple items.
When officers arrived they saw a man trying to tie down a small refrigerator and a sound bar to the roof of his Saturn. The inside of the car was filled with multiple TV’s, electronic items, clothing, jewelry, shoes and toys.
Officers saw three security cameras showing Boniela and Atkinson in the store for several hours making several trips out of the store with the stolen merchandise.
They were committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $5,000 bail.
