Frequent Shoplifter Runs Away from 7-Eleven Employee with Two Cases of Corona

Niagara Falls Police responded to 7-Eleven on the 2600 block of Niagara Street around 9pm on February 20th after reports of a larceny.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to an employee who stated that a male entered the store and walked through the store directly a cooler with Corona. He picked up two cases of Corona beer and walked out of the store without paying. Of note, this male was known by the employee as a frequent shoplifter.

The employee followed him outside in an attempt to get him to pay but the male fled down Niagara Street. It should be noted that he was not exactly running fast. The total value of items taken was $37.98).

Officers quickly located a man matching the description given by the employee and brought him back to the store for a show-up. Once he was positively identified, the male was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was released with an appearance ticket.

No further information is available at this time.

Frequent Shoplifter Runs Away from 7-Eleven Employee with Two Cases of Corona