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WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Township police arrested a Freeland woman after stealing more than $150 worth of items.

According to police, store security found 24-year-old Brittany Wuchter walking about of the store at 11:26 a.m. Wednesday with $155.97 worth of merchandise.

After fleeing toward Sheetz on state Route 309, Wuchter was taken into custody near McFarland Street.

She was charged with retail theft and was arraigned before District Judge Michael Dotzel, where she was released on her own recognizance.

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Times Leader staff reports