Police: Lowell Man Charged with Shoplifting, Providing Fake Info

Brookline Police responded to a report of shoplifting at T.J. Maxx at 525 Harvard Street at about 3:41 p.m. on July 11.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the Loss Prevention Officer, who observed the suspect put sealed boxes of men’s fragrances into a duffle bag.  The eight bottles of fragrance were valued at $251.73.

During the booking process, officers learned that the man had supplied a false name, social security number, and date of birth. Once officers determined the suspect’s real name, they ran a query of his information and found a warrant out of Brighton District Court for possession of a Class A substance and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Ralph Moura, 23, of 9 Maitland Ave., Lowell, MA was charged with shoplifting over $200 and furnishing a false name.