5 charged in Walmart shoplifting scheme: police

SECAUCUS -- Five people from Jersey City were arrested in a shoplifting scheme at the Walmart in Secaucus, authorities said.

Makebar Gantt, 45, was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia, Secaucus police Capt. Dennis Miller said.

Kalik Eason, 36, Daniel Little, 49, and Zary Picart, 45, were charged with conspiracy; while Little was also charged with being under the influence of drugs, and Picart was charged with hindering apprehension.

Jargett Washington,34, was charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine and PCP and being under the influence of drugs, Miller said.

Eason, Little and Picart also had outstanding warrants.

Miller said police responded to the Walmart at 1:43 p.m. on July 28 on a report of shoplifting and found that the five Jersey City residents were acting in concert in an attempt to steal large-screen televisions.

All five were taken to Hudson County jail in Kearny.

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