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Candy thief claims she donated candy to charity

An El Cajon woman who was caught on camera taking more than her fair share of Halloween candy now says she donated it to homeless children.

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - An El Cajon woman who was caught on camera taking more than her fair share of Halloween candy now says she donated it to homeless children.

See related story: [Local woman caught in viral video looting Halloween candy identified

Trisha Farrell posted a photo on Facebook of a receipt from San Diego Youth Services for the donation of a bucket of candy bars worth $25.

A surveillance camera captured her taking the candy from outside a Serra Mesa home on Halloween.

Social media erupted after the video went viral. The video now has nearly 4 million views.

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