Heavy traffic on Wolf Road helped catch two Albany residents who are accused of stealing over $1,500 worth of merchandise from a store.

Zyara A. Howard and Unyiah R. White, who are both 22, allegedly stole items from Marshall’s Home Goods in Clifton Park just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday. They were seen leaving in a vehicle. Troopers found the vehicle, driven by White, traveling south on the Northway in the area of Exit 8, State Police said.

Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle. When they said White failed to comply, a pursuit was initiated. Police abandoned the chase for safety reasons, but later the vehicle was found on Wolf Road stuck in traffic.

White and Howard are accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise.

All the stolen merchandise was recovered, police said.

White and Howard were each charged with grand larceny and conspiracy. They were released on appearance tickets and due in Clifton Park Town Court on May 22.