Greenwich Police Officers were called to LF at 319 Greenwich Ave on Wednesday at about 5:30pm on the report of a woman shoplifting clothing.
Prior to officer’s responding, the subject ran out of the store toward Wells Fargo Bank and entered a black SUV.
Officers were able to conduct a motor vehicle stop and identified the operator as Carolina Rivera, 20, of 35 Eleven O’Clock Rd in Weston. Rivera said she had just left LF. Moments later, a LF Manager caught up to the SUV and identified Rivera as the suspect.
A search of Rivera’s vehicle revealed multiple clothing items with LF tags attached.
A search of Rivera’s purse revealed multiple wax folds containing a brown powdery substance consistent with that of Heroin.
Additionally, a small amount marijuana, and cocaine were located along with a razor blade, zig zag rolling papers, and a small pair of scissors.
Rivera was placed under arrest for Larceny 4th degree, Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana less than 1/2 ounce.
Rivera was scheduled a court date of Aug. 12 at Stamford Superior Court. She was able to post a cash bond of $500 and was released from custody.