Crime & Safety

Medics Check Suspected Shoplifter's Blood Sugar

The Winder resident was accused of attempting to steal several items from a Dollar General store.

A woman accused of attempting to steal dish detergent, plastic fingernails, nail glue and hair clips from a Dollar General in Winder on April 10 talked with medics about being diabetic prior to her arrest. 

The suspect was speaking with the medics when a deputy with the Barrow County Sheriff's Office arrived at the store, where a manager reported the woman had concealed the items, valued at $11, in her purse. 

According to an incident report, the medics checked the suspect's blood sugar and said it was fine. 

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Sydney Lynn Hall, 43, of 945 Dogwood Trail in Winder, was arrested and charged with shoplifting before being transported to the Barrow County Detention Center. 

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