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.