2019-12-08@1:34pm–Police were called for a shoplifting on Suynday at the Stop and Shop at Villa Avenue.  Over $1,000 in merchandise was taken.   Two officers located the suspects pushing a Stop and Shop shopping cart with the stolen merchandise in it at Maplewood and Howard Avenue.   Police spokesperson Lieutenant Robert Kalamaras said in a statement that  when the officers approached the two men one ran off and the other engaged in a struggle with officers.  One of the officers sustained some scratches on his arm.  Terrel Harley, aged 28 was charged with larceny and interfering according to the statement.

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