Norwalk Woman Arrested Following Alleged Shoplifting Spree with Kids

The following arrest information was provided by the Westport Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.

Sarina Clark, 34, of Norwalk was arrested and charged with sixth degree larceny, fourth degree larceny and risk of injury to children on Friday, July 22, after she was allegedly caught shoplifting from several stores in Westport.

Police said they received a call from employees at Anthropology, 1365 Post Road East, who reported that a woman, later determined to be Clark, had set off the anti-theft sensors at the exit door as she was leaving. Store employees told police they tried to confront the woman, but she entered her car and left. Store employees gave police a description of the woman and the car. The employees also informed police that the woman had been in the store with two young children.

Officers on patrol located the car a short time later, parked and unoccupied in the parking lot of Home Goods, 1850 Post Road East. Police said officers could see the items stolen from Anthropology through the car’s windows in plain view.

Police said a short time later, Clark was observed by officers exiting the Home Goods Store with a stroller and two children. Police said she had a large purse hanging from the stroller. Clark was questioned and reportedly admitted to taking items from the Home Goods and Anthropology stores.

Police said they also determined during the course of the investigation that Clark had shoplifted several pairs of shoes from Marshalls, 1086 Post Road East.

The children were turned over to a relative. Clark posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 1.