Amanda Bynes accused of shoplifting in Fancy NYC Store but later freed by security

Amanda Laura Bynes, age 28, is an American actress and fashion designer who was accused of going full Winona Ryder. She was caught by security at a trendy New York City store allegedly trying to steal merchandise. NYC cops were called but TMZ learned that she had been freed.

According to TMZ, Bynes was nabbed by security guards at Barneys on Madison Ave. after she tried to leave without paying. Law enforcement sources said that she put on a $200 hat and walked out of the store security....followed and nabbed her outside.

Bynes was brought back in, where witnesses say she was "acting crazy."  4 NYPD officers arrived on scene to question her, but security had already let her go.

When questioned:

Bynes told security guards she was being chased by fans inside Barneys. So she grabbed the cap to cover her face. She said she had no intention of stealing anything , so they let her go. Barneys made her sign a no-trespass agreement banning her from re-entering the store.