Posted on: August 18, 2024 09:00 AM

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Bad parenting caused a family mess at the local mall in Garden City

Third Squad Detectives report the arrests of three Brooklyn individuals for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 6:50 pm in East Garden City.

According to detectives, three subjects entered Macys located at 630 Old Country Road and proceeded to conceal 67 pieces of merchandise inside bags and a stroller. Amparo Tipanta Tipantuna, 43, had her two juvenile children, 13 and 10 with her. Brayan Callatasig Guanotasig, 21, and Katherine Pila Tipantuna, 25, had their juvenile child, 3, with them.

All of the juveniles were active participants in concealing the merchandise. The three subjects exited the store without making a payment for the merchandise and were stopped by store security. The subjects were arrested without incident. The juveniles were released to a relative.

All defendants are charged with Grand Larceny, three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Solicitation 3rd Degree. Defendant K. Tipantuna has an additional charge of Possession of Burglar Tools. Defendant Guanotasig has an additional charge of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree.

They were arraigned on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at First district Court, Hempstead.