A Rushville woman was arrested in Penn Yan last week after police identified her as the suspect in a recent shoplifting case.
Michelle M. Lohnes, 54, was taken into custody on April 17 after returning to the same store where police say she had previously stolen merchandise. An employee recognized Lohnes from the March 31 incident and contacted authorities.
Responding officers matched Lohnes to a suspect captured on surveillance video. She was identified through her driver’s license and admitted during questioning that she had committed the theft.
Lohnes was charged with petit larceny and released with an appearance ticket for Penn Yan Village Court.
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