Woman arrested after allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in merchandise from San Mateo Macy’s

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Macy’s store in San Mateo on Monday, according to the San Mateo Police Department.

The department received a call from Macy’s at Hillsdale Shopping Center to report a possible theft in progress. Employees stopped the suspect from trying to leave before police took her into custody.

Amberly Pennock, 42, of San Francisco allegedly stole several items totaling more than $1,000. The items were in her possession and were returned to Macy’s, police said.

Pennock was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.