South Jersey twins fail clean getaway after major soap theft

ABSECON, N.J. (AP) - Police say twin brothers failed to make a clean getaway after stealing 180 bars of soap from a supermarket in South Jersey.

Absecon police say Kenny and Lenny Stewart placed thirty 6-packs of Dove soap into a large bag and bolted for an exit with employees in pursuit Friday.

The twins were knocked down when they ran into a trash can. Police say they got on their feet only to end up back down on the ground after running into a shopping cart. And as they turned a corner, the twins came face to face with a police officer who was investigating an accident in the parking lot.

The Atlantic City residents are charged with shoplifting.

It's not known if they have lawyers.