Abington Police arrested a Doylestown woman Dec. 11 after she allegedly stole almost $500 in power cords from three Abington pharmacies.
According to police, a witness said he saw a woman, later identified as Martha Caitlin Foster, 20, of Doylestown, entering and exiting the Rite Aid in the 1400 block of Old York Road several times. Each time, Foster, along with an unidentified man, would walk out of the store and put several items in the trunk of the vehicle, the report continued.
Foster was found to be in possession of several empty bags commonly used to package heroin; a half of a needle; and a razor blade, police said.
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According to police, Foster also stole about $322 in power cords from the Walgreens in the 900 block of Old York Road and $37 in power cords from the CVS in the 800 block of Old York Road.
During the investigation, Foster lied about the identity of the man who was with her, police said; he was found to have had an outstanding warrant.
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Foster was charged with retail theft, making false reports and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She has a prior arrest for marijuana possession; DUI; and she pleaded guilty to retail theft in 2011.
Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 17 at 10:15 a.m. before District Justice John Kessler.
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