Explain This

(Center Township, PA) Try to explain this story without using the word "stupid."

Three Ambridge women are accused of talking two children into pushing a shopping cart loaded with stolen goods from a Wal-Mart store and then running off and leaving the children behind when an alarm sounded.

One of the women, 20-year-old Alexis Kurch of 831 13th St., was baby-sitting the 9- and 3-year-old children at the time, police reported.

The other women charged were Cocoa Smith, 20, of 317 Locust St. and Amber Oakes, 19, of 831 Melrose Ave.

According to a report by Center Township police, the women filled a shopping cart at the Wal-Mart in Center last Friday afternoon with items valued at $403. The items included five scarves and an array of household items, from shower curtains and household cleaners to vacuum filters and soap dishes.

Police said the women coerced the children into taking the cart from the store. The children were promised gifts once outside, police added.

However, an alarm sounded as the children went through the exit doors, and the three adults bolted and did not return.

I can't.