A woman was placed under arrest in a Port of Spain bookstore, after attempting to steal merchandise.
At approximately 1.50 pm on Saturday, Sgt Joseph of the Port of Spain City Police was on patrol in the vicinity of Henry Street, Port of Spain, when he was approached by a security guard of a bookstore located nearby.
The security guard informed the officer of a shopper who was observed placing books in a concealed bag and attempting to evade detection.
Joseph approached the customer, who admitted to attempting to steal the books valued at $2,150.65, and placed her under arrest.
The 33-year-old woman was taken to the Port-of-Spain City Police headquarters.
