Zebulon trio charged with using children as decoys while they shoplifted

Investigators say Ahesha Marie Taylor, 32, of 7101 Crossover Lane in Wendell, Tiffany Renee Holder, 24, of 621 Proctor St. in Zebulon, and Eddie Brown had children distract loss-prevention officers while Taylor stole $1,300 worth of purses and clothing.

The children involved are 5, 7 and 10 years old, according to the warrants for the women's arrests.

Each faces charges of larceny, conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.