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Police Search for Suspect Accused of Putting Gun to LP Associate’s Head

Tulsa, Oklahoma. police are looking for a suspect thief who they say put a gun to a loss prevention associate’s head. A loss prevention associate at the Kohl’s near 71st and Garnett stopped a man when they saw him trying to steal a speaker Monday afternoon, according to police. The loss prevention associate reportedly took the suspect to the LP office, where police say the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the employee. Police say the suspect then ran out of the office and out the door, where they say he got into a car and drove away. Police say the associate was injured trying to get out of the office, but other than that he was OK. Officers are still searching for the suspect. Police say the suspect will face charges of grand larceny and pointing a deadly weapon. Kohl’s corporate office has provided a brief e-mail response: “Thank you for contacting Kohl’s. A police investigation is under way into this matter. We are cooperating with the authorities leading the investigation and are referring all media inquiries to police.” [Source: Fox23 News]

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