Over $200 theft at a Luzerne County Walmart

FILE – This June 25, 2019, file photo shows the entrance to a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart is spreading out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals…

FILE – This June 25, 2019, file photo shows the entrance to a Walmart in Pittsburgh. Walmart is spreading out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November 2020 in an effort to reduce crowds in its stores amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

by: Vivian Muniz

Posted: Jan 23, 2023 / 03:03 PM EST

Updated: Jan 23, 2023 / 03:03 PM EST

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are charging a woman they say stole 29 items worth over $200 at a Walmart in Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on January 12 around 5:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Halze Township Walmart for a report of theft.

Troopers said they discovered a 23-year-old woman from Shenandoah, stole 29 items such as food, clothing, school supplies, and toys from the store.

Police say the total amount of items was worth $271.60. Charges have been filed against the woman and PSP is continuing to investigate.