The woman attempted to steal about $80 worth of items in N.J. on Monday, police said.
A Hackettstown mother is accused of using her 6-year-old child as an accomplice as she tried to make off with stolen items from Wal-Mart.
Police say sometime before 3 p.m. Monday, Alicia F. Stadtler, 36, entered the store with two children, ages 2 and 6. She took a television, valued at $348, off the shelf and attempted to return it, according to police.
Once denied the return, Stadtler allegedly grabbed two other items, valued at $79.96, from a display and handed one of the items to her 6-year-old child. She then attempted to walk out of the store without paying for the items, according to police.
Stadtler is charged with shoplifting, criminal attempt and employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime. She was released pending a court appearance.
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