A South Florida woman faces criminal charges after authorities say she worked alongside her underage daughter in a theft scheme that targeted merchandise stores at Disney Springs. According to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office report, 52-year-old Ivette Perez of Miami was arrested and charged with third-degree grand theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor following an incident that took place on April 12. The investigation began when employees at Disney’s Pin Traders reportedly observed a juvenile girl placing collectible Disney pins into her bag without paying for them. Store employees estimated the girl may have taken between 15 and 40 pins during the incident. While the theft was unfolding, employees became suspicious when an adult woman, later identified as Perez, allegedly attempted to distract cast members by requesting a clear plastic bag. Authorities say the juvenile later left the store and was eventually stopped at World of Disney where they discovered more than $2,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Disney Springs locations.
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