Colonial Regional Police arrested a woman for attempting to steal groceries from the Hanover Township Wegmans around 3:50 p.m. Feb. 15.

According to police, loss prevention officers observed 40-year-old Alicia M. Amato, of Huntington Lane in Easton, select numerous food and beverage items - including beer - and conceal them in reusable grocery bags. She allegedly passed all points of sale and was stopped in the parking lot before she was able to leave.

Police said Amato had taken about $146 worth of merchandise.

Amato is charged with retail theft.