ENFIELD, Conn. (WWLP) – Six people, including two with warrants, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting during a police operation intended to reduce retail theft during the holiday season. On Tuesday, the Enfield community police officers along with the retail theft task force for the Connecticut State Police conducted an operation in the Enfield shopping district. They were able to arrest five people in the act of committing larceny, said the Enfield Police Department in a news release. Two Massachusetts men arrested for role in car theft ring in Connecticut Vincent Deprisco (60) from Enfield Larceny (6th degree) Possession of a shoplifting device Samantha Plankey (41) from Enfield Larceny (6th degree) Possession of narcotics Possession of drug paraphernalia Monazha Lacy (25) from Hartford Larceny (6th degree) Conspiracy to commit larceny (6th degree) Possession of a shoplifting device Active warrant for violation of probation Tykirah Weaver (20) from Hartford Larceny (6th degree) Conspiracy to commit larceny (6th degree) Possession of a shoplifting device Active warrant for failure to appear (2nd degree) Jermaine Sacles (53) from Hartford Larceny (6th degree) The police department is working with retailers to identify and arrest shoplifters. They say that theft creates high-priced items, employment loss, and store closures. Local News Headlines Advocacy groups threaten lawsuit for the legislature Proposed lithium battery energy storage facility in Westfield sparks concerns from city councilors Officials warn of holiday tree and candle fire risks Experts warn ice is not yet safe for winter activities WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.