Woman Jailed After Stealing 44-Cent Doughnut

A 39-year-old Pennsylvania woman was arrested outside a grocery store and charged with having a stolen doughnut in the back of her pants.

Police say the woman, Lynn K. Dailey, stole a single 44-cent doughnut and walked out of the store.

They were apparently tipped off to the theft by witnesses at the store, and within minutes they found the woman hiding across the street.

Dailey was wanted for an outstanding bench warrant and spent the night in County Prison, police Sgt. James McElheny said.

"A 44-cent doughnut resulted in her being turned over to the city prison," McElheny said.

Police said Dailey walked into the store around 2:30 p.m. and tried to hide the doughnut in the back of her pants.

She then ran out of the store and crossed the street while witnesses called 911.

She has been charged with retail theft for taking the doughnut.

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