TJ Maxx shoplifting suspects arrested after car chase in Massachusetts

AUBURN, Mass. (WWLP) – Three people were arrested after allegedly shoplifting items worth $300 from TJ Maxx and left in a stolen vehicle.

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The Auburn Police Department states that on November 26th at 1:27 p.m., TJ Maxx Asset Protection alerted officers that a shoplifter had left the store and jumped into a red Chevy sedan with Massachusetts plates. The vehicle was then last seen taking a right onto Route 12.

An officer located the vehicle on Southbridge Street and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, it was learned that the vehicle was also stolen. Three occupants inside the vehicle were arrested, and 11 stolen TJ Maxx items worth $300 were recovered. The vehicle was returned to its owner, along with the TJ Maxx merchandise.

The three suspects were taken into custody. The charges are as follows:

  • Robbin Wilson, 34, of Marlborough, has been arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
  • Anthony Williams, 42, of Leicester, has been arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property Under $1200
  • Michael St. Jean, 42, of Worcester, has been arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. Michael also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest for the offenses of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Shoplifting.

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