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Erie County Sheriff's Office: "Professional shoplifter" arrested in Clarence

Posted at 9:51 AM, Apr 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-27 09:51:53-04

A Rochester woman is being called a "professional" shoplifter by the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

24 year-old Desiree Walker of Rochester is being charged with felony grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and obstruction of governmental administration.

Walker was arrested on April 26th at the JC Penney's in the Eastern Hills Mall. Authorities say she stole 41 items, including clothes and several fitness watches. She admitted to the responding deputy that she is a professional and sells the stolen items for cash.

The deputy also determined that Walker is out on bond for a larceny arrest in the Rochester area. 

She's currently being held at the Erie County Holding Center waiting for arraignment in Clarence Town Court.

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