By Jim Clark

Police were called to the Stop & Shop store on McGrath Hwy last week on reports of two shoplifters being detained by the store’s loss prevention personnel.

Investigating officers took custody of the two men, identified as Ryan Libby, 25, of Everett, and Daniel Goggin, 20, of Boston and questioned witnesses on the scene.

According to reports, witnesses told the officers that they had watched as Libby and Goggin placed store merchandise into a plastic bag and then attempt to leave the store without paying for the items.

They were detained by the store’s loss prevention personnel and held until police arrived.

Both men were placed under arrest and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise. Additionally, Libby was also booked on a warrant charge of assault and battery.