A small business owner in Langley, B.C., who was victimized by theft this week told Global News that she was shocked to discover that children were part of the shoplifting team.

Georgina Williamson says three women came into her store, Nova & co Consignment , on Tuesday, and using distraction, stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise.

When she looked at her security video, she discovered that children were involved in stuffing stolen merchandise into their pockets and clothes as the women handed it to them.

“Made me sick to my stomach,” Williamson said, “because … small businesses get stolen from all the time, but children, I don’t watch children like that, stealing and putting stuff under their sweaters. It’s not normal.”

She said the whole experience has put a bad taste in her m

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