08-25-2011, 04:57 PM
Another Parent/Child shoplifting team!
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20110.../110829940
Father, daughter charged in Nashua cook pan caper that used toddler
NASHUA - A city man allegedly used a four-year-old child to help conceal a cooking pan that he stole from a local store on Tuesday.
Donald Long, 47, of 15 South St., allegedly placed the pan down the front of his pants at Home Goods and then held the child he was babysitting in a manner that would hide the stolen merchandise, according to Lt. Jeffrey Bukunt.
“The parents of the child were notified and were unaware of the criminal activities of Mr. Long,” said Bukunt, stressing the child is not related to Long.
The cooking pan, valued at about $140, was not the first item allegedly stolen by Long from the store at 12 Northwest Blvd., according to authorities.
Police allege that Long has been stealing items from Home Goods since March, and that his 21-year-old daughter, Nicole Long, also of 15 South St., was assisting him with the thefts.
“Together, they stole in excess of $1,200 in merchandise,” said Bukunt. According to police, the father would allegedly steal the items, while the daughter would later return the stolen goods in exchange for gift cards to the store.
Police responded to Home Goods on Tuesday for a report of theft. Donald and Nicole Long were both arrested in the parking lot of the facility.
Donald Long was charged with unauthorized taking or transfer and endangering the welfare of a child, a felony. Nicole Long was charged with theft by deception, a misdemeanor.
Bail was set at $2,500 cash or surety for the father, and $750 cash or surety for the daughter. Both were scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
If convicted, the elder Long could face up to seven years in prison, while the younger Long could face up to a year in jail, said police.
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http://www.unionleader.com/article/20110.../110829940
Father, daughter charged in Nashua cook pan caper that used toddler
NASHUA - A city man allegedly used a four-year-old child to help conceal a cooking pan that he stole from a local store on Tuesday.
Donald Long, 47, of 15 South St., allegedly placed the pan down the front of his pants at Home Goods and then held the child he was babysitting in a manner that would hide the stolen merchandise, according to Lt. Jeffrey Bukunt.
“The parents of the child were notified and were unaware of the criminal activities of Mr. Long,” said Bukunt, stressing the child is not related to Long.
The cooking pan, valued at about $140, was not the first item allegedly stolen by Long from the store at 12 Northwest Blvd., according to authorities.
Police allege that Long has been stealing items from Home Goods since March, and that his 21-year-old daughter, Nicole Long, also of 15 South St., was assisting him with the thefts.
“Together, they stole in excess of $1,200 in merchandise,” said Bukunt. According to police, the father would allegedly steal the items, while the daughter would later return the stolen goods in exchange for gift cards to the store.
Police responded to Home Goods on Tuesday for a report of theft. Donald and Nicole Long were both arrested in the parking lot of the facility.
Donald Long was charged with unauthorized taking or transfer and endangering the welfare of a child, a felony. Nicole Long was charged with theft by deception, a misdemeanor.
Bail was set at $2,500 cash or surety for the father, and $750 cash or surety for the daughter. Both were scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
If convicted, the elder Long could face up to seven years in prison, while the younger Long could face up to a year in jail, said police.