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Cops: Greenport woman stole plants from nursery

A 67-year-old woman shoplifted several plants from a Southold Agway store Tuesday morning, Southold Town police said in a press release issued Tuesday night.

Police said Margaret Alper of Greenport took eight plants from the Chick’s Southold Agway on Youngs Avenue about 10:50 a.m.

She was arrested and charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, officials said.

Ms. Alper was released on bail with a future court date, police said.