The St. Elizabeth police have charged two supermarket employees with simple larceny following the alleged theft of five gallons of rum last Saturday.

Charged are 23-year-old Javorn Gordon of Littitz in St. Elizabeth and 59-year-old Manly Richards of Montpelier in Manchester.

Allegations are that on September 14, the men jointly took five bottles of one-gallon white overproof rum valued at $40,500 from the establishment, before leaving for their private quarters.

A report was made to the police and an investigation commenced.

Evidence led to the arrest and charge of the men. Their court date is not yet finalized.