Oley pair charged in shoplifting incident at Berkshire Mall

On Oct. 29, a man and a woman were stopped by security guards for shoplifting about 4:10 p.m. at the Berkshire Mall, in the 1600 block of State Hill Road in Wyomissing. The borough officer who responded to the call knew both suspects from previous incidents. At the time, they were released with charges to follow later. On Nov. 1, police made good on their promise. The suspects, a 25-year-old Oley man and a 25-year-old Oley woman, were each charged with retail theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy. They remain free pending a December court appearance.