Man in wheelchair detained for shoplifting beverages, Beckley WV


A man in a wheelchair was detained by Walmart staff for shoplifting two beverages. He hid them in his pants and is a repeat offender. No drugs or weapons were found. The bag on his wheelchair has not been searched yet.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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One-five two, we have a shoplifting call near Robert C Byrd Dr, Walmart and MacArthur.
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They're advising that they have a male in custody, (name withheld), date of birth (number withheld).
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They're advised he's a repeat offender.
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This time he stole two twisted tea and concealed them in his pants.
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They did not see any drugs or weapons.
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However, he is in a wheelchair with a bag on the back that has not yet been searched.
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Location mentioned:
Near Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
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