Louisville, Kentucky (SafeCITY) - Amy Kapetanious, 23, and Daniel Shelton, 21, were jailed after they allegedly stole merchandise from a Wal-Mart, then fled the scene, leaving their 9-month-old child behind.
According to Louisville Metro Police, a Wal-Mart loss prevention employee reportedly witnessed the couple stuffing a diaper bag and purse full of merchandise around 6:00 p.m. Monday with an infant in tow.
When the employee confronted the couple, they fled the scene with about $1,300 in stolen items, leaving their 9-month-old infant behind. Kapetanious changed clothes, then came back for her child. The couple was apprehended about 400 yards from the store.
Kapetanious was booked into jail and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, theft by unlawful taking and giving officers false information.
Shelton was booked into jail and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, fleeing and evading police, resisting arrest and theft by unlawful taking.
Child Protective Services was notified of the incident. Shelton's mother is now caring for the baby.
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