Crime & Safety

Police: Woman, 66, Accused of Shoplifting in Bronxville

Charged with petit larceny by Bronxville PD, Caren Katz of Ardsley allegedly stole a blouse from The Yum Yum Tree store on Pondfield Road.

Employees at The Yum Yum Tree in Bronxville seem to remember the customers who frequent the store and for Caren Katz of Ardsley, that recognition ended up leading to her being arrested for shoplifting.

The 66 year-old was identified by a store employee from previous purchases made in the store when workers discovered that a blouse, valued at $78 was missing from the store, according to police.

Suspecting Katz was responsible, they contacted Bronxville PD and asked if they would inquire about the missing blouse to Katz. Bronxville Police contacted Katz, who surrendered herself and returned the merchandise.

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Charged with petit larceny, she was released pending a court hearing.


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