They’ve been dubbed the bra bandits.
Two females have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $11,000 worth of bras from a Victoria’s Secret in California.
Blanca Thalia Quintero, 22, and Antanae Lastar Welch, 19, were taken into custody by officers from the Folsom Police Department Friday night.
Folsom Police received a call just before 8pm last Friday.
An employee confronted the two women, who were allegedly carrying several large bags of clothing.
Police said Quintero tried to spray the employee with pepper spray in order for them to escape.
Thankfully the employee wasn’t injured and was able to give a description of their getaway car,
An officer spotted them and stopped the car.
The cop found the stolen clothing, along with packs of pepper spray.
He then took Quintero and Welch into custody. They were both charged with robbery and conspiracy.
Quintero was also charged with using tear gas to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of tear gas, according to police.
She also had an outstanding arrest warrant from San Mateo County for theft.
Welch was also booked for possession of a counterfeit $100 bill, which was found during the investigation.
Both women were booked into the Sacramento County Jail.
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