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Cops: Outlaw Arrested for Theft of Big Bird & Ernie at Sesame Place


file photo Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
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Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

Maybe what’s in a name really does matter?

Middletown Township police were called to Sesame Place Saturday afternoon in response to a retail theft call, court records say.

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Upon arrival, officials at the theme park told police they had witnessed Desiree Outlaw Johnson, 40, of Philadelphia, take four t-shirts, two name bracelets, a souvenir cup, and one water proof bag from the shelves and concealed the items, police said.

According to police, Johnson proceeded to pass all ย points for payment with the merchandise valued at over $110 hidden.

Johnson was stopped by officials as she attempted to leave the store and escorted to the security office, police said.

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According to the probable cause affidavit, Johnson was charged with two retail theft related offenses due to two prior convictions for the same crime.

Johnson, according to online court document, was sent to the Bucks County jail in lieu of 10 percent of $50,000 bail.

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She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 11.