Police in Duluth say they went fishing for three shoplifters at a Publix supermarket this week. 

The Duluth Police Department posted on its Facebook page the fish tale, resulting in the arrest of three suspects.

One man was apprehended immediately, while two women attempted to evade capture by hiding in the store’s bathroom, the post revealed. 

After a brief standoff, the two women eventually emerged and cooperated with the authorities. Surveillance footage revealed that one of the females had concealed several Red Snapper fish in her pants. The stolen goods were valued at approximately $80. 

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