Case of mistaken Lululemon shoplifting identity reported

When Boston Police announced the arrest of a woman charged with stealing $4,800 of stuff from the Prudential Center Lululemon on Saturday, they gave her name as that of a 37-year-old Ipswich woman.

Only problem, her family - and now court records - say, the name and age released by police are actually those of the suspect's sister. In fact, Boston Municipal Court records now show, the woman charged with larceny over $1,200 is Kourtney Elizabeth McLean of Ipswich, and she's 33.

In a statement, the McLean family says this is not the first time the younger sister, currently homeless, has used her sister's identity in an interaction with police:

As a family, we are deeply concerned for Kourtney and the path she is currently on. While we cannot support these choices, we are hopeful this incident might inspire her to seek the help she needs. Our wish is for her to find stability and health.

Court records show the younger sister remains at the Suffolk County jail after failing to come up with the $750 bail Judge Margaret Albertson set at her arraignment on Monday. She is next scheduled for a court appearance on Dec. 3.

Innocent, etc.

Ed note: The original UHub story, based on the BPD account, has been corrected.