Police: Woman leaves children in car to shoplift in Walmart

A woman is charged after police said she left her children in a vehicle while she shoplifted inside a store.According to the arrest report, Amber Stepp was observed concealing items, before being apprehended by staff at Walmart.After Stepp gave consent to check her purse, a police officer found spoons and a meth pipe in her possession, the report said.Stepp then reportedly admitted that she left her children unattended in a vehicle due to her shoplifting.Stepp is charged with wanton endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting.

A woman is charged after police said she left her children in a vehicle while she shoplifted inside a store.

According to the arrest report, Amber Stepp was observed concealing items, before being apprehended by staff at Walmart.

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After Stepp gave consent to check her purse, a police officer found spoons and a meth pipe in her possession, the report said.

Stepp then reportedly admitted that she left her children unattended in a vehicle due to her shoplifting.

Stepp is charged with wanton endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting.