Olga’s Store Owner Foils Theft
COUDERSPORT – A would-be thief was allegedly caught red-handed in an attempt to steal several items from both Olga’s stores in Coudersport.
Police say 55-year-old Mary Catherine Coyle, of Lebanon, PA, entered one Olga’s store and took two items valued at $335. Coyle is then accused of traveling to the next Olga’s and taking an item valued at $84.
Police then credit owner John Snyder, 41, of Coudersport, with confronting Coyle, who police say readily confessed to the entire incident; willingly waiting for police to arrive.
Charges will be filed against Coyle in District Court 55-3-01.
