New Mother Allegedly Tries to Steal Purse From Massachusetts Maternity Ward for Crack
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say a woman who gave birth at a Massachusetts hospital tried to leave the maternity ward with more than just a newborn.
Framingham police say Jennifer Morris stole another new mother's purse containing a cell phone and digital camera that she sold to get money for crack cocaine.
The 36-year-old Morris was arrested Sunday, the day after she allegedly snatched the purse from the mother of triplets at MetroWest Medical Center.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Lt. Paul Shastany told the MetroWest Daily News that Morris was caught on surveillance video taking the purse.
Morris pleaded not guilty Monday to charges including larceny over $250. She was ordered held on $3,000 bail.
Police have not yet recovered the cell phone or camera.