By: Jeff Sommes
A 47-year-old East Orange woman is facing a shoplifting complaint after police said she attempted to leave a Dollar Tree store without paying for several items.
Officers responded to the store at 135 Bloomfield Avenue on November 5 following a report of shoplifting.
According to police, the store manager reported that Chrisann Shaffer concealed ice cream, socks, and candy valued at $33.50 before attempting to leave without paying.
Responding officers recovered the merchandise from Shaffer, who was issued a special complaint and released at the scene.