Brian Smith
An alleged shoplifter was charged with second-degree robbery Tuesday for shoving a clerk as he attempted to flee the store, Richmond police said.
Charles Lear, 41, of Berea, was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal a pair of boots from a vendor at Peddlers Mall on the Eastern Bypass, said Sgt. Willard Reardon, Richmond Police Department spokesman.
Lear entered the mall and put on the boots before trying to leave without paying, Reardon said.
When a clerk attempted to detain Lear, he shoved the clerk and tried to flee, Reardon said, leading to the second-degree robbery charge.
The boots were valued at $50. Lear was lodged in the Madison County Detention Center following his arrest.
Other crimes
• An 18-year-old Jackson woman was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking after she attempted to steal several items from a store in the Richmond Mall, Reardon said.
The woman allegedly concealed several items while shopping at Claire’s, but was detained by store management, Reardon said. The items were valued at $65.
• A 26-year-old Lancaster man was arrested Wednesday for second-degree fleeing or evading police after running from an officer during a social services interview, Reardon said.
The man was being interviewed in connection with a social services investigation at an apartment in the 900 block of Villa Drive when he fled the scene, Reardon said.
He was apprehended following a short foot chase and lodged in the Madison County Detention Center, where he also was served with a warrant from Garrard County for failure to appear in Garrard Circuit Court, Reardon said.
• A 32-year-old Lancaster woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking for allegedly attempting to take $237 in merchandise from Belk in Richmond Centre.
The woman was detained by store detectives before the items were stolen, Reardon said.
• One resident of a home in the 400 block of Tobiano Drive reported Sunday that a DVD player and surround sound system were stolen from her home while she was out of town.
The victim shares the residence with other people, Reardon said. The items were valued at $200.
• A Sony PlayStation 3 video game console was reported stolen from an apartment in the 1000 block of Race Street on Sunday. The item was valued at $300, Reardon said, and the burglary remains under investigation.
• A slashed tire was reported Nov. 14 on a car parked in the 200 block of Evansdale Avenue. The damage was estimated at $50.
• A moped was reported damaged Nov. 14 after someone attempted to use a screwdriver in the ignition, Reardon said.
The incident happened in the 500 block of Ellis Court. The moped’s owner discovered the damage the morning of Nov. 14 and contacted police.
Brian Smith may be reached at bsmith@richmondregister.com or at 624-6694.
