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Woman Tried To Steal Live Lobsters From Market Basket Using Baby Carriage, Police Say

FITCHBURG (CBS) – A Fitchburg woman used a baby carriage in her attempt to steal live lobsters from Market Basket, police say.

Leanne Vieira, 35, allegedly tried to take $93.53 worth of live lobster, about $15 worth of beef and almost $2 in plantains from a Market Basket on June 28.

Workers spotted her trying to smuggle the groceries out of the store using a baby carriage, police say.

She told authorities that she intended to sell the food she stole, and also admitted to swiping over $130 in goods from Market Basket the day before, according to police.

Vieira is facing larceny and shoplifting charges, and is due back in court on Sept. 29.

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