Novato police have arrested four bedfellows on theft charges

Novato police have arrested four suspects who allegedly conspired to steal from a shoe store.

The incident happened on Wednesday around 15:15 at the Designer Shoe Warehouse store on Vintage Way, said Lt. of Police Nick Frey. Police detained the suspects at the store.

Police booked the suspects into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of conspiracy and organized theft. They are Samerie Janelle Lee, 49, of Richmond; Donnalee Miranda Encinas, 37, of Hercules; Willie Joe Johnson Jr., 50, of Oakland; and Alexander Armenta, 42, of San Pablo.

Johnson was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a blade, tear gas and controlled substances. Armenta was arrested on charges of resisting arrest and providing false identification, as well as outstanding warrants.

The suspects remained in custody on Thursday.