Mom Steals Toys for her Daughter at Target and gets Arrested

Around 7:03 PM on February 19, 2025, Patrolmen Christopher Glietz and Trevor Brey with the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a report of a female shoplifter at the Target on 2105 Route 35. They walked over to the loss prevention office and made contact with the alleged shoplifter, who was identified as Catherine Giunta. She was accompanied by her 4-year-old daughter. The loss prevention employees informed the officers that the woman had attempted to exit the store with toys that she did not pay for.

An employee showed Patrolman Glietz surveillance footage where Catherine allegedly attempted to switch tags and conceal items. Another employee informed Patrolman Brey that Catherine attempted to steal $246.91 worth of items. Based on their surveillance footage and the store’s decision to press charges, Catherine was placed under arrest for shoplifting.

Since she was with a child, they waited until Catherine’s mother arrived on scene to take responsibility for her daughter. After the child was released to Catherine’s mother, she was handcuffed and placed inside the patrol car. Patrolman Glietz transported her to the Middletown Township Police Department for further processing. She was charged with shoplifting under 2C:20-11B(1) and released pending her court appearance.

Catherine has previously been arrested on multiple prior occasions.

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