An alleged shoplifter was arrested at a Ruston store on April 21.
Kendrick Robertson, 40, of Winnfield, was arrested for theft after officers located him during a search of the area.
Officers responded to the Neighborhood Walmart on West California Avenue but learned the suspect had fled on foot. A store asset protection officer provided a photograph of the suspect, and he was located several blocks away.
According to an officer’s report, William said, “I already know I’ve been shoplifting.” When shown the suspect photograph from the store, Williams said, “Man, I know that’s me.”
Williams was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for misdemeanor theft.
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